Melbourne Gift Fair kicks off today. I am excited for the opportunity for my POS software company, for the newsagents I will catch up with and for suppliers I will catch up with.
My software company has been exhibiting for years. It has been invaluable in connecting with gift and homewares businesses, and newsagents as they transform fro the old to new. I have seen some tremendous transformations.
Plenty of suppliers have evolved over the years. Those that have not see the results in their sales.
While there is still some ignorance toward and about newsagents on the floor of the Gift Fair, most suppliers welcome our channel. Those that don’t suffer.
There are some suppliers who choose to not do this fair. I think they miss out as a result.
This Melbourne Fair is also good for what happens outside the fair. The networking opportunities, drinks, dinners – plenty of talking, sharing news and exploring ideas.
I am looking forward to a terrific few days.
Mark,
Today is 3rd day having spent 2 days at Life & Style. Found 3 new gift suppliers and saw some great card offerings.
True some suppliers may be absent. Cost is big issue and Reed seem to have an uncanny ability to annoy most people most of the time.