Any concerns anyone may have had whether the industry was ready for a major event proved completely unfounded at Merchandise World at the CBS Arena, Coventry on the 13^th and 14^th April 2022.

 

Having had to move the show from January to the only other available dates, immediately before the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, plus the continuing rife cases of Covid, meant that the exhibitors (and show organisers!) could not be certain if the distributor visitors would arrive in numbers. As soon as the doors opened it was clear that the pull of seeing 145 exhibitors with a wide range of products overrode any apprehensions.

 

As everyone enjoyed the free breakfast, it was clear that people were delighted to see each other again and a real buzz could be felt throughout the show. The exhibition featured 12 suppliers new to the show and over 100 exhibitors with environmentally friendly products in their range. The move towards sustainable products is clear and ECO World proved a popular stand for discovering new ideas.

 

Over the two day show, 896 quality distributor visitors streamed through the door and the show hall remained busy right up until closed at 3pm on day two.

 

Show organiser, Ella Long said; “Watching people so happy to be together again, and to see old and new relationships developing is always rewarding. The industry is back together, and we were pleased to hear people telling us during, and at the end of the show how positive it has made them feel and of the various benefits they had gained from coming.“

 

If you didn’t manage to get to this Merchandise World, we hope to see you at the next show – it is always worth it, just ask anyone who came this time!

 

To see Merchandise World in pictures; please click here.

 

 

Dates for your diary, we look forward to seeing you there:

 

Wednesday 14^th September 2022 – Marshall Arena, Stadium MK, Milton Keynes

Wednesday 25^th & Thursday 26^th January 2023 – CBS Arena, Coventry

 

Published on: April 22nd, 2022