Attending this year's Spring Fair at the NEC this year was full of the usual culprits and wading through the vast array of stands to reveal there were some gems looking to enter into the UK with new products and owners of possible future trends.  

I like wandering the smaller stands to spot some potential products for our own 3PL business.  I had some great conversations with Orange Tree Toys (wooden toy producer), Keycraft toys (pocket money toys),  Kizandy (tinned mint products and client D&X Jewellery (Fashion Jewellery and gifts). 

The show was noticeably smaller this year, especially the toy hall. Is this a trend and a future sign of the shrinking spending power of the economy, or is it a waning interest in the show?  A number of exhibitors said that they have seen a decline over the years, and they were hoping to match last year's figures as a minimum, or they will be considering their options next year. 

Anyone else attending?