For retailers dealing with rising fuel costs and tightening margins, The Spring Gift & Homeware Fair solves a real problem: sourcing stock from multiple suppliers under one roof. No driving all over the country, saving time and money. The event runs 30 August – 1 September at the Auckland Showgrounds.
For over 30 years, the Fairs have been essential for retailers. Supply chain costs keep climbing, and sourcing efficiently is harder than ever. Ordering online is risky—products arrive and don't match the photos, quality surprises, and colours look different in-store. At the Fair, retailers see what they're buying. They touch the fabric, check the finish, hold the product in their hands. That matters when they're betting their margin on stock choices.
With over 300 exhibiting wholesalers under one roof, retailers skip the costly individual supplier visits. They find something for every retail store in a single visit, whether stocking for Spring/Summer or getting ahead of the Christmas season. They also build relationships with wholesalers and suppliers face to face. Those connections often lead to better terms and ongoing support.
"It sets me up for the year to see trends and connecting with wholesalers that sometimes I miss seeing early in the year. It is a must for me as a small business, I think you would be crazy not to go!" – Retailer, Spoilt
This year brings back familiar names like Rembrandt and Bookreps NZ alongside Ecovask's sustainable products, BO & KO Aotearoa's locally designed range, and Design By Leonard's high-end offerings. TalkShop seminars run throughout the Fair covering visual merchandising, retail design, social media for small retailers, and business mentoring - practical tools for growing a retail business.
The Fair is also partnering with Woven Earth this year, a grassroots charity helping families affected by family violence. Visitors able to bring items to donate can check Woven Earth's needs list on site.
Entry is free for retailers and trade buyers. The Fair has worked for over 30 years because it offers what online ordering can't: certainty, relationships, and time to make smart decisions. Register for your free visitor entry at giftfairs.co.nz.
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