In 2023 Shatchi made the decision to make Harrogate their main U.K. show which led to lots of orders placed at the 2024 exhibition as customers knew they would not be seeing them at Spring Fair.
I caught up with sales director John McVey who told me that despite many challenges during 2024, not least the disruption caused by the shipping routes having to be taken from the Far East that saw container rates rocketing that sales were impressive.
Whilst primarily known for their Christmas ranges of LED lighting, fibre optics, trees and decorations, Shatchi introduced around 800 items in a new Floristry collection for 2024. This has been received so well that an even larger range has been created for 2025 as a result.. With designs and colourways in a number of sizes to choose from, John assures me that their pricing is great value.
Showing once again in Hall ‘C’, with a growing customer base John is looking not only for agents to cover Scotland, the South East and South West of the U.K. but also an Operations Manager based at the Cambridge warehouse.
Speaking with John in the lead up to Christmas, his view on business during 2024 was very positive “I have been very pleasantly surprised and pleased with sales and repeat orders this year.
Always known for value-for-money items, John and his team look forward to seeing both old and new customers.
Shatchi, 20 Wallace Way, Hitchin, Herts.SG4 0SE. Tel:01462 432600. www.shatchi.co.uk
