Members attending the recent INDX Home show, were invited to an exclusive showroom preview. Building on the success of previous events, more members than ever signed up for this private event coming together afterwards for a relaxing drinks reception and Member dinner.
Members are given the opportunity to freely explore stands and take advantage of seeing product up-close without the pressures of a hectic sales environment. Our category specialists deliver valuable insight during the tour, focusing on show offers, innovation and emerging brands.
The INDX Home preview event also gives Members the opportunity to view the latest Simply Home exclusive Member collection across tabletop, cookware and home textiles products, with a focus on outstanding value and high margins.
Read on to hear what Members had to say:
"It was great to see so many members this time attending this 4th Walk Round, it always enables my team and I to plan our time effectively over the following 2 days, and as a result we also opened 3 new accounts with Suppliers who we probably wouldn’t have done were it not for having the opportunity to walk the Showroom without any staff in attendance."
Jim Carlile, Managing Director, Reeds
"The member walk round provides an invaluable insight into key focuses, trends and unmissable deals. This level of detail can easily be overlooked during the shows.
We invested in more lifestyle products as a result of this walk round by looking at Scottish Everlastings & BHS Lighting. Without the slower pace of the walk round, this would potentially fall off our priority list."
Scott Wyper, Homewares Manager and Buyer, Smith Bradbeers
"New suppliers were introduced with a brief explanation as to where they are from, pricing structure and what there strong merchandise areas are. Feedback was welcomed throughout the tour. The dinner offers the chance to chat with the team and sponsors along with other buyers as to what is working well for them, a opportunity we don't often get.
Tina Barkway, Trading Director, WJ Aldiss
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