Best Trade Shows for Retailers Around the World

Trade shows are excellent spaces to focus on sourcing, networking, lead generation, and more. Expos are where industry leaders determine and define trends, and professionals learn more about their industry before adding new products to their inventory. With this in mind, Adventa has made the ultimate list of international trade exhibitions that provide retailers with excellent SKU opportunities and much, much more.

22 Best Trade Expos

There are trade exhibitions for almost every industry under the sun, and they’re hosted across the world. This list of trade shows covers many product categories and countries but only includes the best of the best. For each of these expos, we have listed when and where the upcoming trade fair will take place, how many exhibitors will be present, the main product categories, the cost of admission, and how long the trade show has been running. This information will direct you to the expos that suit your needs,

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How To Package A Canvas 

Updated 31/03/2023

Wondering how to package a canvas quickly and easily while providing it with enough protection to make any journey safely? Adventa explains how to package and ship a canvas painting so that it arrives at your customers' door undamaged. Find out more and buy canvas and packaging below. 

Packaging and shipping canvases

Brand sentiment doesn’t end once a customer hands over their money. A seller's job isn’t done until the customer has the product in their hands and is happy.

That's why we've designed the QuickPro Mail Safe Packaging to guarantee that your canvas art will be delivered to your customers safely and securely. Shipping art is almost, after all, an art form itself, and we want yours to be successful and your customers happy!

What are flat boxes?

Flat boxes refer to boxes that haven't been built yet. All our art canvas boxes come unassembled (or flat), but don't worry, the 'fold and lock' function means your boxes can be ready for shipping within minutes, without the need for packing tape or special tools.  

The compact design of flat boxes also means you’ll save on shipping costs, whether you ship them flat or in their completed form, as they fit snuggly around the canvas. 

How to package a canvas

This stress-free box is straightforward to build, so if you are making canvases in large volumes, then it's ideal. Just follow these instructions:

• Lift the lid upwards and over.
• Slide the lid's tab into the slot at the front of the box.
• The box is then ready for labelling & dispatch. 

Why buy your canvas packaging from Adventa?

If you're looking for cost-effective packaging boxes for canvas prints that are easy to assemble and dispatch for your production staff, look no further than the QuickPro ArtWrap Mail Safe Box from Adventa.

The extra side supports keep canvases safe from crumple zones and promise durability thanks to their thickness. No need for protective packaging like bubble wrap - the thick cardboard and clever design provide maximum protection.

The side of the boxes has been designed so that the three smallest boxes can hold multiple canvas sizes. Either pull over the flaps flat to hold the largest size or fold over into a square tube to create thicker sides for the smaller sizes.

This economical packaging box for canvas prints is ideal for swift packaging and sending your customers prints safely so they can hang their memories easily.

Canvas packaging FAQs

Do you still have questions? Here are the queries we get and answer most regularly:

How do I post a large canvas?

We provide canvas packaging of varying sizes, so all you have to do is order the size appropriate to the size of the canvas you plan to create and dispatch to your customers.

The outer box is big enough to enable a 3.9cm thick canvas to lie neatly and securely within the box. Here’s a full list of sizes and product references we can supply:

• BXMS8 - 8x 8 & 8 x 12
• BXMS16 - 16 x 20 & 16 x 24
• BXMS12 - 12 x 16" & 12 x 18"
• BXM12S - 12 x 12" 

Why does our packaging design work so well?

The QuickPro Auto Canvas and Mail Safe Packaging are designed for rapid production with its semi-automatic machine, ensuring efficient packaging techniques. Premium quality corners are guaranteed every time, which makes us stand out in the manufactured art community.

What type of packing materials are recommended for protecting a canvas painting during shipment?

We recommend using durable packaging materials to ensure the superior "can't sag" properties of the canvas are maintained. The lightweight and compact nature of our packaged art makes it easy and safe to dispatch.

Do I need to worry about size and weight restrictions?

The lightweight and compact design of our packaging makes it suitable for shipping, and they comply with standard size and weight restrictions imposed by most shipping services.

When shipping artwork, how can you guarantee safe shipping?

Both the QuickPro Auto Canvas and Mail Safe Packaging are designed for durability. The black backboard accessory (QPB812) contributes to climate resilience during shipment. The engineered packaging also boasts extra strong side supports that keep the canvas safe from crumple zones. So whether you’re shipping fine art or your business's most recent offering, our packaging can ensure maximum protection for your canvases.

Adventa experiences market growth in the US with their unique range of blank print products. To celebrate we are happy to announce the relocation of our American office
Based in New Jersey you can now find us at:

100 CHALLENGER ROAD
RIDGEFIELD PARK
NJ 07660

This larger office space is a great way for us to meet with our US customers and demonstrate new product ranges, with appointments available via advance booking. We can now discuss the needs of all our customers face-to-face too!

Located just off the I-95 and only 16 miles from EWR or 25 miles from JFK it is easy to access and has the Hilton Garden Inn on the doorstep for anyone travelling.

Here is a sneak peak of inside:

We look forward to meeting you all soon! To make an appointment please contact us on 844 458 0106 or email [email protected]

So your customer comes to you with the perfect picture and is looking for that perfect frame to display it effectively. How do you know which one to suggest to them? Is it a timeless piece that needs a frame to deliver longetivity or is it a piece of art that needs to make a statement?

Lets take a look at the key steps below in choosing the right frame for your customer.

Choosing the Perfect Frame for Your Customer

#1 Know the size

As a starting point discuss with the customer what size would complement the picture best. Is it an abstract piece that demands space on a wall or a treasured memory that needs to have more of a personal touch on a shelf or a desk? Is it a delicate detailed print that would get lost if placed in a small frame?

Discuss through these factors with your customer and once you have agreed the size of the image you can start to work out what frame options are available. Standard size prints that would decorate a desk perfectly would suit those smaller frames such

Our new My Santa Story Book has a glossy attractive outer cover and features 16 pages held together with premium stiched binding. 

The 16 pages in this Christmas photo book are filled with a range of fun activities and games for children to do with their families. The clever design holds one 6 x 8 photo, so this personalised Christmas gift is an ideal upsell with a print at a Santas Grotto or festive event.  

Families can take away a memento they can treasure as well as have lots of fun with the games, from the Santas Sledge Dash, funny jokes, spot the difference to the speak out loud game. 

This new concept is really easy to make so application in store only takes seconds. Simply slide in the photo from the top and your done! 

The book is available in packs of 24 and is available now to order. Please contact [email protected] for pricing quoting reference BKXS-68. 

Matching this festive product is our Santa Light-Up Frame. Containing 84 fibre optic lights,

Updated for 2024

The Best Wholesale Father's Day Gift Ideas

Celebrated on the third Sunday of every June, Father’s Day is a key event on the UK’s gift-giving calendar.

Here at Adventa we have tons of Father's Day gift ideas to make his day special, so help your customers celebrate Father's Day with our range of unique gifts, from Canvases, Photo Frames, Keyrings, and Phone Covers to many other novelty ideas. 

We understand that you are really busy during this period, so don't worry about searching through many different websites and solutions to find products that will sell well and are easy for you to supply. We have it covered - we at Adventa have a big range of unique "just add print" products that are available at great bulk prices and are incredibly easy and quick for you to make, saving you money and time in production. 

To simplify it, we have rounded up the Top 8 Products for Father's Day, for you to check out…

#1 Gift For Dad That Wants Nothing - Personalised Photo Coaster 

The Best Reusable Shopping Bags

Updated 31/03/2024

The days of regularly using single-use plastic without a second thought are over. Reusable bags' benefits extend beyond personal convenience. They positively impact the environment, local economies, and future sustainability efforts. This is why Adventa has created a range of customisable photo jute bags.

In this blog, we’re sharing our bags with you, delving into the benefits of reusable bags, and exploring the questions we’re most frequently asked about them.

Adventa’s Reusable Bags

Adventa’s range of personalised photo bags comprises three colour options and three different sizes, giving you the variety to offer something new and different to your customers. They work great as part of a ‘design your own jute bag’ campaign. A print can easily be slid into the pocket on the front of the bag, so either you can make it up for your customers in seconds or give it to them blank for them to have fun making at home.

The range of photo jute

Before we know it, it will be Back to School Season and schools will be looking to hire a school photography company for their yearly photos. In a niche market how can you ensure your company stands out from competitors and delivers an outstanding service and a high quality product.

Lets take a look at the important factors which can help you provide the perfect school photography package.

#1 Offer a range of styles

With thousands of schools accross the country its important to offer a variety of styles of photos to appeal to a wider audience. Within your range be sure to include the standard individual portrait photos and yearly class photos but also try offering some unique alternative styles such as a freestyle group shot or a montage board.

A freestyle class photo would be an exciting alternative to a traditional shot and could also look great in a schools reception area to really portray the atmosphere within the school.

#2 Staging the photos

Working with children can never be easy...

If you, or your team, are tasked with sourcing good quality mementos and souvenirs for your tourist attraction then you will already know this is a great selection of products available, and a number of places from which you can source these items.

The challenge in doing this effectively is choosing products that are;

- The most cost effective to purchase, stock and sell
- The best quality and range to provide to your customers
- The most efficient to deliver to your visitors

Getting these 3 points right means that we could happily increase the spend per head at our attraction or venue.

- The more cost effective to buy in, the more margin for profit.
- The better quality of products, the more likely visitors are to purchase additional products or buy again in the future.
- The more efficient the products are to deliver, the lesser the requirement on resources.

Here at Adventa we manufacture and deliver a wide range of products for tourist attractions. We have been supplying these into the