Retail Appointment November 2017 TRAP_Nov 2017_DigitalEdition | Page 2

WHAT’S ON
WINTER 2017/2018
1
2
3
4
7 November 2017
Oxford Street Annual Christmas Lights London
The children’s charity NSPCC will partner with Oxford Street this year for the 58th annual
Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On, marking the official start of the 2017 Christmas
shopping season.
5
6
7
8
9
10
23 November 2017
VM & Display Awards Bloomsbury Big Top, London
The VM and display industry will descend upon the Bloomsbury Big Top to celebrate the
very best in visual merchandising and display. This year sees the return of the Retail
Focus People’s Choice Award, offering the general public the opportunity to vote for their
favourite window displays. Voting will be via a dedicated app on the Retail Focus Facebook
page, from a shortlist of 12 windows that have featured within the publication.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
14-16 January 2018
Top Drawer Olympia London
Whether you’re an independent retailer, multiple, department store, online retailer or
contract buyer, Top Drawer will inspire you to dial up your creative instincts and business
insights. Source wonderful new products at a range of price points from names you
know, and from names you’ll be thrilled to discover. Find exciting new collaborations,
stimulate your senses and access new trends. Inject new impetus into your business
and challenge your thinking!
18
19
20
21
22
23
23 January 2018
Future Retail Leaders Lecture London
This lecture is designed to inform the next generation of leaders of the role they need to
play in driving change and innovation within their businesses. With a keynote address
from the BRC’s chief executive Helen Dickinson OBE, this event has formed a vital part
of the calendar for talent retention within retail businesses for a number of years. It’s an
opportunity for HR directors and their top performers to gain insight into careers with
the industry.
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
23-25 January 2018
The Toy Fair Olympia London
This is the largest dedicated toy, game and hobby trade exhibition in the UK. It encom-
passes three packed days of business, with more than 260 exhibiting companies, ranging
from the large renowned brands right through to the new start-ups and one-man bands.
The Toy Fair is a showcase providing visitors with a real overview and insight into a fun,
innovative and exciting industry. Meet the toy industry, network with peers, be the first
to see new lines as they are launched for the year ahead and plan your product range
for the next 12 months. This is a great opportunity to touch, feel and experiment with
the products of the future.
November 2017