Progressive Party is dedicated to helping all members of the party market. As part of these efforts, below is a link to the ‘retail barometer’ conducted in late 2010 which gives a fascinating snapshot of the current party market. This will be conducted annually.
Market data
Progressive Party is dedicated to helping all members of the party market. As part of these efforts, below is a link to the ‘retail barometer’ conducted in late 2010 which gives a fascinating snapshot of the current party market. This will be conducted annually.
Click here to view the Progressive Party Survey PDF
Licensed Product
Correct as at March 2011, below is a list of currently licensed party product specifically relating to the UK market. This list was put together with the help of UK suppliers in an effort to help manufacturers and retailers to work legally and supply / stock only officially licensed merhandise.
Click here to view the Licensed Party Product PDF
Industry associations and key exhibitions
www.nabas.co.uk
The balloon association, representing balloon decorators, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
www.incostume.co.uk
Home of the British Costume Association, working closely with suppliers and retailers in this specialist area.
www.bapiaonline.com
BAPIA (The Balloon And Party Industry Alliance) is an organisation set up to serve and promote the interests of the Balloon and Party industry and all those working in it.
www.facepaint.co.uk
The UK & Irelands face painting association, bringing together the country’s best talent, suppliers, and retailers.
www.progressivegreetingslive.co.uk
Europe’s most important greeting card exhibition attracting visitors for all areas including greetings, party, licensing, stationery.
www.springfair.com
One of the key trade shows in the UK, which includes exhibitors offering balloon, costume and party-ware.
www.toyfair.de
The annual European toy fair in Nuremberg, which also has a party (Karneval) hall where a great number of European and Asian party product suppliers are found.
