On 12, 13 and 14 January 2025, retailers specialising in home décor, flowers and plants, gifts, jewellery, bags and lifestyle products had the opportunity to discover the latest spring collections. More than 300 brands showed themselves at their best at the kick-off of the Benelux inspiration and purchasing season at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. In addition to many new brands and collections, this edition of the trade event also featured a fresh new look on the upper floor.
Spring edition well attended, despite economic situation
“At the moment, the retail sector is not having an easy time and is struggling with many challenges such as rising costs, competition, bankruptcies and business succession.
Despite the challenges facing the sector, the spring edition once again welcomed almost 6,000 visitors. Participants were satisfied with the quality of buyers, which means that even in times of online ordering and inspiration, Trendz is still a real trade fair. It was a great week with lots of innovation and surprises,” said Mascha de Bruin, Head of Cluster Retail & Interior.
Renovated upper floor and Hotspotz: modern, cosy, colourful and creative
Trendz has responded to feedback from visitors and exhibitors regarding renovation. After several productive brainstorming sessions, we created a mood board that became the starting point for a renovated upper floor. With Hotspotz, designers, renovated stand construction and a different floor, we created a new look and feel.
Here, eight designers, including Amina Zemouli, Atelier Arjen Witteveen, Blackbird Studios, Jingge Qu, Julius Kazazian, Studio Hanna Kooistra, Sudden Object Studio, and Tom Schoonhoven Studio, presented their work, which was displayed on a table created by CNL Customs. Visitors could enjoy 100% natural soft drinks from Soof Drinks and the colourful surroundings with products from Benoa, Chabo Bags, Colours & Green, Discodip, HomeBound by KY, Joeff Design, Magical Hydrangea, Manta Gifts, Vase The World, Vivolli, Vyva Fabrics and more,” said Mascha about the innovation and surprise.
A packed programme full of inspiration
Trendz is constantly evolving, never standing still and adapting to changing market conditions. Purchasing, inspiration, traditional, modern and design come together on one platform. A dynamic full-day programme was set up by Bloemkracht 5 (Koninklijke VBW, Plantion, Groothandelscentrum Plantion, Jodeco Glass and Smithers Oasis) for florists, garden centres and green stylists. Every day on the Trendz Stage, shop styling workshops were given by Lisette Boevenbrink (4 Styling) and Jeanine Lodders and Lettie Mackay (TopInterieurOntwerpers), and Marissa Bonants provided tools to help make your business more profitable. The Trend Presentation by TopInterieurOntwerpers provided a stage for no fewer than 35 trendsetters.
Trendz Autumn 2025
The autumn edition of Trendz can be visited on Sunday 24 August from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday 25 August from 10:00 to 21:00 and Tuesday 26 August 2025 from 10:00 to 17:00 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Netherlands.
