Alison Graham has joined Clarion Retail, where she will spearhead the commercial team on flagship trade show Home & Gift. She joins having spent over two decades working at Spring and Autumn Fair and more recently on logistics event, Deliver, bringing a wealth of experience and contacts to the role.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Alison to the team,” comments Clarion Retail show manager David Westbrooke. “Having worked with her previously, I know without doubt that she is the perfect person to help drive our portfolio forward. Her impressive event experience, combined with strong relationships across the retail industry, reinforces our campaign to deliver the best possible customer experience.”
Adds Alison: “It’s fantastic to be joining Clarion at such an exciting time, and a pleasure to be working on an event I can truly believe in. I’ve lost count of the number of times that I’ve visited Home & Gift over the years, and I’m excited to be there this time as an organiser instead!”
Alison joins Clarion Retail at a pivotal moment, with Home & Gift having seen a double-digit visitor increase in 2023, and with the 2024 edition, (21-24 July), already 75% sold after just three months. Following a record on-site rebooking in July, combined with a host of new and lapsed brands returning for next year, exhibitors include Elizabeth Scarlett, Half Moon Bay, Jackie Brazil, Jardinopia, Price’s Patent Candles, Soctopus, Sophos, The School of Life, Trixie Baby and Upper Canada UK.
“The stage is set for another tremendous year in Harrogate,” states David. Visit www.homeandgift.co.uk
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