Australian Giftguide October-December 2015 is the last issue of the year and the digital edition, besides featuring lots of new products, great reviews, trade fair reports and informative articles, also has heaps of additional interactivity including image galleries, videos and hyperlinks for added value.
In our trends report we look at airport retailing and how it has transformed airports into shopping destinations with a mix of high end and high street stores as well as a variety of food and drink options. Airport retailing is becoming bigger and better and as more and more people are traveling, it increases the scope to generate more revenue.
Don’t miss our trade fair wrap-up of Reed Gift Fair, Home & Giving and Life Instyle in Melbourne last August where we talked to exhibitors about their products, the latest trends, the dos and don’ts at trade fairs and where to go for that all important drink at the end of the day. We also had the opportunity to visit magical Paris for Maison&Objet, where we got to see many fabulous designs and products.
This issue we talk to visual merchandising expert Martin M Pegler about different ways retailers can create a display by using props but without spending much money. We also had a chat to retailers Chris Tourgelis about his latest project combining Opus and Opus Design Co into one super store, and Jo Morris of The Gymea Lily, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years.
Look out for our category reviews on bed & bath and stationery, where we take a closer look at each of these sectors including current trends in the market, facts and figures, and visual merchandising techniques. This edition also features a Q&A with Fiona Michelon from Press Loft as well as well as AGHA’s 8-page section with news and updates for its members.
Once again we have selected the best products for your stores, which you can find in our regular sections, with our seasonal selection being Valentine’s Day.
