SHOWCASE - Ireland’s International Creative Expo - was officially opened last week with over €20 million in sales orders expected as 450 Irish designers, manufacturers and craftspeople launch their latest collections.
Celebrating its 41st year in 2017, Showcase has established itself as a must-see trade event, providing retailers with opportunities to discover and stock up on the latest design-led Irish products, many of which are unique to the show.
Showcase is a partnership between the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland and Showcase Ireland Events Ltd with support from Enterprise Ireland in promoting the trade show internationally through their network of offices overseas.
Showcase 2017 runs from Sunday 22nd to Wednesday 25th January and is for trade attendance only.
Commenting on the initiative, Minister Mitchell O’Connor said, "Ireland’s vibrant and innovative design and craft sector plays a vital role in our economy, providing employment in every region of the country. Showcase is critical to sustaining and growing the sector by highlighting the wealth of creative talent we have in Ireland. The attendance of buyers from all over the world reflects the strong international appetite for the quality and diversity of contemporary work being produced by Ireland’s designers and makers."
She added, "This annual trade fair provides Irish businesses with a unique opportunity to expand their client base, particularly in the area of exports which is vital in maximising the potential for growth and job creation across the country."
Source: www.businessworld.ie
