Pulse Show
Pulse in London is the
perfect opportunity to
refresh your retail
offer with unique,
design-led product.
On On ththe Pulse
ulse at Earls Court holds
With the
association with Central St. Martin’s. This area business in a recession, The secret to gaining
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a particular place in the is an inspirational and entertaining glimpse into short term and long term customers.
affections of many retailers
challenging
the future of product design. Showcasing work Retail knowledge will also be available
and buyers. by graduates who have recently established through the one-to-one surgery sessions. Here
Not only is it a great mid- economic new design businesses and products, retailers can benefi t from expert retail advice
season opportunity to source including ceramics, tabletop, lighting, gift and where they can troubleshoot challenges they
new product – it’s also a chance to see what’s
climate
jewellery all ready to go ‘in store’. are currently facing. Sessions include: PR and
new and exciting from both established brands
changing
Neil Gaisford, Show Director, Clarion Retail internet retailing trends.
and up and coming designers alike. comments: “With the challenging economic Once again, Oliver Heath’s Eco-trail will be
Pulse is the one show that brings a lot of
the way
climate changing the way that buyers shop, it available at Pulse helping retailers to source
the cutting edge design community together is now more crucial to stock the right product and offer customers eco-friendly products.
and is the place to be if you are looking for
that buyers
at the right time. Pulse, positioned in the Oliver will also be presenting a session entitled
something that little bit different. In these summer dateline is the ideal time for buyers “Beat the slump, think green” on Monday 1
‘interesting’ times canny retailers will be
shop, it is
to stagger orders, plan for the busy month’s June at 2pm in the seminar theatre.
looking for product that is beyond the norm. ahead and explore the launch of the biggest Retailers can buy British with confi dence
Something that will add a little spice to their now more and most exciting design talent, before their at this year’s Pulse by following the Product
regular offer and command a higher premium.
crucial
competitors. We are excited about this year’s GB trail. All exhibitors who quality will be
That’s what Pulse can provide. Pulse, where buyers and designers can be identifi able by the Product GB logo.
The show also brings together over 500
to stock
truly inspired.”
selected exhibitors, 100,000 of the brightest
profi t-making ideas and products, to help beat
the right
Smartest retail knowledge
the competition, stand out on the high street This year’s Pulse is all about helping retailers
Pulse – Earls Court
and keep customers interested.
product at
to revitalise their businesses and make their
There are fi ve different buying zones where summer even more profi table. The free
Sunday 31 May – Tuesday 2
retailers can explore products from Home, the right invaluable seminar programmes on offer to
June Earls Court, London
Gift, Fashion Accessories, Bath & Body and retailers, will give them an opportunity to learn
of course a section holding an eclectic mix of
time
To register for Pulse, for free
from the experts how to boost their business.
(saving £20) please visit
greetings card designers and publishers.
- Neil Gaisford,
Sessions include: Future trends in home
The chance to see such a wide range of and gift for Autumn/Winter 2009, Beat the
www.pulse-london.com
products from the wider gifting and home
show director
slump, Think green, How to beat the recession or call 0207 7370 8214
categories is good news for those greetings and survive, Cost effective strategies to build
retailers who are expanding their retail offer
away from just cards.
Freshest Products
Little Piggies go to Pulse
Launchpad is one of the key elements of Pulse
Claire Louise has launched a range of unusual Greeting cards inspired by culture, fl oral, and country
as it offers an exclusive showcase for some
life. Her designs capture the quaint streets from Italy fi lled with eclectic tourists, carnivals and racing
of the most dynamic and fresh design talent in
scenes from Siena, cafe culture and abstract fl oral. Claire Louise has created a children’s range and
the UK.
has designed artwork that brings a child’s storybook to life on
This year, Launchpad is bigger than ever,
a card such as Pirates and The Three Little Pigs.
with over 100 companies including: Allison
Claire has used her research to create the Moulin Rouge
Wiffen Ceramics, Jen Rowland, Lollipop
theme, Marie Antoinette and outdoor sporting passions for
Designs, Luna Lighting, Mike Moran, Nick
men. The cards come in 150 mm square format on a high
Fraser, Poppy Treffry, Soop Design, The Black
quality accent antique board and are supplied wrapped with a
Rabbit, Haidee Drew, Marc Burton, Jo Cope,
coloured envelope.
Anupa (Vietnam) and Thornback & Peel.
Tel: 05601 255599
To complement Launchpad this year is
Stand: LP100 + LP106
Designer Lab, a new area of the show. In
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