If you’re planning on paying a visit to next week’s PG Live (Tuesday 4 – Wednesday 5 June) then be prepared for a star-studded show, with Prue Leith making an appearance on the Tuesday and Dame Zandra Rhodes launching her debut card range on the Wednesday.
Prue Leith – a longtime culinary celebrity and judge on Great British Bake Off – will be launching her debut food-themed card range with Ling Design. Fashion icon Dame Zandra Rhodes will be showcasing her design-based collection created with Museums & Galleries.
There will also be a number of competitions, initiatives and special offers to take advantage of, so it’s a good idea to be prepared. Book your free tickets now to be sent a link to the fabulous online copy of the show preview, which will provide you with an unmissable guide to the industry’s favourite greeting card show.
With greeting cards featuring in the top six best-selling categories for party retailers in Progressive Party’s 2018 Retail Barometer and UK card sales coming in at £1.75bn in 2017, PG Live 2019 is the perfect platform for anyone looking to complement their partyware ranges with exciting new card collections.
The exhibitor list can also be seen in full here – there’s something for everyone, with major names in the main show, while the Village Green and Springboard section allows fresh new talent to make its way onto the market.
So arrive early (the show opens at 9:30am), spread your visit over two days and don’t forget to make time for networking (especially during the free lunch and at the free drinks party after the show on the Tuesday night).
With over 230 exhibitors and thousands of exciting new designs, there’s plenty to keep you busy, so order your online preview, get a head start on the crowds and start your show planning now.
