Clarion Retail today announced that Alison Graham had joined the portfolio, where she will spearhead the commercial team on flagship tradeshow Home & Gift. Alison joins Clarion having spent over 2 decades working at Spring and Autumn Fair and more recently on logistics event, Deliver, and brings a wealth of experience and contacts to the role.
Clarion Retail Show Manager David Westbrooke said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Alison to the team – 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.”
Alison added: “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 already 75% sold after just 3 months. Following a record on-site rebooking in July, combined with a host of new and lapsed brands returning for next year – including 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.
About Home & Gift
Home & Gift is the largest showroom in the North, with an ever-expanding line-up of brands from household favourites to emerging designers we provide the perfect location to discover next season’s best sellers.
As the first show of the Autumn/Winter season, you get to see the latest launches before anyone else. We have brought together key exhibitors to showcase brand-new product lines, helping you discover new products for Christmas and beyond.
