Time has once again flown and it’s not just Christmas that’s zooming towards us at speed! In less than two months Hale Events will open the doors to the 2026 edition of our Giving & Living trade show. If you’re the buyer for a gift or souvenir shop, garden centre or farm shop, destination site or visitor attraction, then read on, as we have a treat in store for you!
As one of the earliest trade shows in the UK calendar, Giving & Living is where the season’s trends, bestsellers, and fresh new product ranges are showcased for the first time. Exeter is it at the heart of the UK’s tourism belt, and the show serves this vital sector better than any other event in the country.
The show’s fantastic venue at Westpoint will be a treasure house of gifts, home décor, toys, souvenirs, clothing, accessories, jewellery coastal-themed collections, British-made artisan pieces and delicious specialty food. Whether your customers are holidaymakers, day-trippers or loyal locals, the show is packed with ranges designed to attract them into your store and encourage on-site spending.
Whilst these West Country roots run deep, Giving & Living is well worth a visit whichever region in the UK you are from, especially if you’re in search of beautiful, British-made goods.
With the strong consumer appetite for authenticity, sustainability and British craftsmanship, this sector gives retailers a chance to differentiate with meaningful, story-rich products created by independent makers and small UK studios. From greetings cards and jewellery to home fragrances and artisan gifts, this area is a buyer’s dream for finding locally made lines made with unrivalled passion and skill.
The forthcoming event the show will also feature more clothing companies than ever before. With men’s, ladies and children’s wear, knitwear, scarves, bags, accessories, and more, there’s bound to be something your customers will love. You could have the best dressed customers in the South West!
Mike Anderson, Managing Director at Hale Events, comments: “We hope that all those lovely retailers out there on the high street and other destinations nationwide are shaping up to have a bumper Christmas this year so we can all head into 2026 in great shape for the future.
Hale Events has a brilliant show lined up for you and look forward to introducing you to our wonderful selection of exhibitors, who are sure to pull out the stops to make this an event to remember. Giving & Living has been a well-kept secret for too many people for too long, so let this be the year you discover the delights we have to offer!”
Pictured: Hannah Wisdom Textiles and Gullz R Loud
