Melbourne Gift Fair 2010

Melbourne is home to a large number of trade and industry shows each year that cover a broad range of business sectors. One of the largest and most successful is the annual concurrently run joint gift shows held by Reed Gift Fairs and GHA. Combined these two business trade fairs and shows attract tens of thousands of retailers and distributors to Melbourne who arrive ready to order stock, services and products for their business, often ordering months in advance.

Traditionally held over fours days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre at the end of January, and often rolling into February, and then again in August the Reed Melbourne Gift Fair and GHA Melbourne Gift Fair are widely considered as the premier event for retailers, wholesalers, agents and product distributors. These Melbourne Trade Fairs are the best avenue for businesses to source their goods and are timed to coincide with the major buying seasons during times that are often a bit quieter for businesses. The Melbourne Reed and GHA Gift Fairs are the best trade venues to identify news trends from national and international wholesalers, importers and suppliers. Melbourne trade shows also give visitors an opportunity to be inspired by new ideas and presenting experts who offer advice on sales techniques and product choices.

The Melbourne GHA Home and Giving Fair and the Melbourne Reed Gift Fair invite registered retailers and businesses to wander the many aisles of wholesalers and distributors who have a range of products on display and catalogued including kitchenware, home décor, giftware, jewellery, furniture, clothing, electronics, books, Australian made products, fashion accessories and foodstuffs. Buyers will also find glassware, napery, men’s gifts, woodcrafts, framed pictures, ceramics, clocks, photo frames and furniture, collectables, souvenirs, aromatherapy, leather goods, jewellery, party goods, shop fittings and religious products.

There are many strategies for successfully attending the Melbourne Gift Fairs. Some may seem obvious, but for the uninitiated the gift and trade fairs can be a daunting, challenging and even stressful experience. Remember you will be doing a lot of walking and standing around talking to various wholesalers so wear comfortable shoes. Also wear layered clothing that can be easily added and removed as it gets hot under the spot lights. Stop for regular food and drink breaks, there are plenty of café locations and hot drink vendors within the trade fair. If you have not pre-registered to attend the Melbourne Reed Gift Fair or the GHA Gift Fair then arrive early as the registration queues can be significant. And finally, book your accommodation early as many of the popular hotels and apartments close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will be full by the time the trade show starts.

If you are genuine retailing business person interested in growing your business through new products, stock and ideas that appeal to your customers then you should register now to attend the GHA Home and Giving Fair in Melbourne and the Reed Gift Fair in either August or January each year. August is by far the larger Melbourne trade show event with more wholesalers and buyers arriving for the lead up to the Christmas and holiday periods.

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