Exclusively has reported that visitor numbers smashed the show’s pre-Covid attendance. Numbers were 10% higher than last year, and 8% above 2019 figures.
Visitor statistics combine buyers from independents, multiples, international export buyers, consumer and trade media and influencers.
The event featured established favourites such as the product development, the Scarlet Opus tours and talks on trends, the Brand Showcase for media and influencers, and the Launchpad for small and start up exhibitors.
This year’s show also included a new level of theatre in terms of product demos, such as Denby’s live pot-throwing event, and an increased number of celebrity visitors, including industry icon, Mary Berry.
Exclusively’s Seema Grantham, commented: “The figures speak for themselves, and I’m delighted, but not surprised. Exclusively visitors, multiple, independent, UK and overseas, had the opportunity to see the very best that the housewares, small domestic electricals and gift sectors have to offer.”
Exclusively regularly has over 140 companies and 300 brands participating and attracts all the leading UK buyers in the categories it represents. It also targets international buyers, journalists, bloggers, and influencers, so the opportunities for exhibitors are extensive.
Will Jones, chair of Exclusively, commented: “This is fantastic news and an absolute endorsement of the show. The whole team did a fantastic job and the content put in by organisers and exhibitors alike was superlative. Make no mistake we’ll be bringing yet another exciting line-up of established and new favourites to the 2024 event.”
