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Spring & Autumn Fair launch Pathway to Sustainability whitepapers
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Exclusively unveils the second ‘trend’ for 23/24
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he Exclusively Show (13th and 14th June at the Business Design Centre) has previewed another of the big style trends for the next 18 months and more – called Modern Stoics. The event has a well-established reputation
for predicting the commercial trends in housewares, gift, and small domestic electricals. Working with trend forecaster, Scarlet Opus, the show will include trend talks, trend tours for buyers and displays of exhibitors’ products pre- selected for being particularly in tune with the themes and styles which will prove popular for Christmas 2023 and into 2024. With exhibitors submitting product for the
‘so on trend’ displays at Exclusively, Phil Pond from Scarlet Opus has unveiled Modern Stoics, a trend that takes a more dystopian view of the future. Yearning for more freedom and autonomy, with greater value place upon integrity and purpose, this world view nevertheless needs to feel protected and secure. Self-reliant realists that are decisive and strategic and with a strong work ethic, they confront problems, deal with threats directly with composure. The goal is stability and pragmatism, orderly and planned, approaching with caution, deliberation, and the long-term view. Products, services, and brands that can help them in all of this are extremely valuable and the colour and feel is all about a pared-back solid foundation – rational, grounding, composed, disciplined. Products should feature natural pigments that are moderate yet boldly felt, communicating steadfastness, and with an almost tangibly earnest presence. A luxe touch can be added via the subdued shine of bronzed gold and each element is impactive enough to be applied as a solid mono colour. Chair of Exclusively, Will Jones, said: “It’s great for both exhibitors and visitors to get some preview insight into the top trends ahead of the event itself. It ensures that Exclusively is as ever a real showcase of the absolute best and most current housewares, gift, and small domestic electrical products in the industry.”
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pring and Autumn Fair has partnered with Products of Change to create a set of five whitepapers to assist
retailers and brands with their journey to operating a more sustainable, ethical, and regenerative business as part of its Power of One campaign. The first whitepaper, titled Pathway
to Sustainability showcases how to set business ambitions through the structure of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This is then followed by a further four whitepapers including an invaluable dive into the Green Claims Code with Navigating The Green Claims Code and Avoiding Greenwashing; insight on our generation of sustainable shoppers in Consumer Trends, and the necessary policies, mandates, and frameworks to be aware of in Legislation.
Looking at the inefficient, wasteful, consumptive, and extractive global economy that currently exists, the Circular Economy whitepaper explores the cash is king economic model and outlines new strategies not reliant on finite resources. It states, “With all its inefficiency, waste and pollution, our current linear way of doing things can no longer support a growing population. The system needs to change entirely if we are to continue building prosperity for all. And changing the system means doing things differently. Which brings us to the circular economy. A way of shifting from value extraction to value creation. Not an anti-growth or de-growth approach, but a way to create growth and profit but in a restorative and regenerative way. One that can create choice and do so with in the material limits of our planet
and home. At its very core the circular economy is an approach and framework to support the choices we make not just in the materials economy but all elements of our lives.” The whitepaper goes on to explore the three defining principles of the circular economy: Eliminate waste and pollution; Keep materials in use; and Regenerate natural systems. The aim of the whitepapers is to continue the show’s Power of One activity by providing businesses with the tools to build action, and together reduce the collective impact over the next 7-8 years across industry to meet 2030 targets. The whitepapers are now available to download at Pathway to Sustainability - Spring Fair 2023.
Nikki Griffiths, Group Communications and ESG Director, Hyve Group PLC, said: “Thanks to our partnership with Products of Change, we can deliver real education to our audience of retailers and suppliers, with which they can begin to build actionable steps as part of a wider strategy to transition towards sustainability and business practices that benefit people and the planet. We are really excited to deliver this first series of whitepapers through the lens of the expertise at Products of Change and look forward to seeing the positive change we can all drive across business across the world together.”
BIRA raises over £1000 for Rainy Day Trust Mad March Million
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hroughout March, the whole BIRA
team took part in the Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million campaign.
The team achieved nearly five million steps either by walking, running, swimming or cycling and raised over £1,000 for charity. The Rainy Day Trust is working towards
a time when all those who have worked in the home improvement and enhancement industry have the funds they need to live. They work alone and in partnership with other organisations such as BIRA to provide financial and other assistance to those who
have fallen on hard times.
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