With the advent of significant spikes in Covid-19 across the UK, Merchandise World have taken the decision to again move Merchandise World to 23rd & 24th June 2021.

 

As you may imagine this decision has not been taken lightly. As the UK industry’s premium event, it is essential that all exhibitors and visitors can attended with confidence. Current industry feedback and ongoing restrictions indicate confidence might take several months yet to return.

 

David Long, CEO/Chairman at MW organisers, Sourcing City said; “It is disappointing to again postpone Merchandise World and we hope everyone can see our reasoning. However, we will all meet again, and when we do, it will be the perfect opportunity for us all to drive forward with building business together!”

 

The top priority remains the safety of exhibitors, visitors and the operations team and measures are being put in place to achieve this. The revised show hall will have additional safety measures, such as 3m aisles throughout, a one-way system, separate entrances and exits, temperature tests, sanitation stations and more. The Ricoh will also have staged numerous events before we attend, therefore they will have expertise and experience to provide a safe environment for all.

 

BPMA Chair Angela Wagstaff comments; “We considered all aspects of both visitors and exhibitors before coming to this decision; we want to see a thriving, vibrant show and the move to June will ensure everyone in our industry has the opportunity to attend. With the Coronavirus Refund Guarantee, we also believe exhibitors will be able to make informed decisions”.

 

The additional months before Merchandise World will allow confidence to grow and to observe the experience of other UK and European trade events taking place.

 

Coronavirus Refund Guarantee

Also, to help our exhibitors to plan without risk, we have extended the following Coronavirus Refund Guarantee:

 

  • 1) Any exhibitor who decides to cancel their booking for Merchandise World to be held in June 2021 for any reason, before the 31st March 2021 can receive a ‘no quibble full refund’.
  • 2) Also, if the show is unable to go ahead, full refunds will naturally apply, even if we reschedule for a later date in 2021 – but our expectation and plan is for June to go ahead as the industry’s major UK event!

 

If you have any questions at all please contact Ella on: ella@merchandiseworld.co.uk – 0844 504 5006 (International calls: +44 1252 701034)