The future is looking bright
Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2014 finished on an absolute high this year with a significant increase in visitor numbers, an atmosphere of positivity and an overall consensus that the recession is finally behind us.
The halls of the Harrogate International Centre were packed with buyers for the entire duration of the show and figures confirm that overall unique visitor numbers for extent of the four days were up almost 12 percent on last year and 16 percent in total. This indicates that not only were there many new buyers attending, but they were staying for longer spreading their visit out over two or three days.
Show organiser, Simon Anslow, comments: "It was obvious from the moment the doors opened on the first day of Harrogate Christmas & Gift that 2014 was going to be a busy show. Visitors were literally queuing to get in and the halls remained packed for pretty much the entire duration. The majority of exhibitors have confirmed that business was brisk and reported that there was a notable upturn in buying attitude. Retailers came in with open minds and open order books and are now fully stocked for next Christmas - and in fact the entire year ahead."
Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2015 takes place from 11th - 14th January 2015 - exhibitor bookings open on 1st May 2014. For more information visit the website at www.harrogatefair.com