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USD$4billion annual textile & clothing imports – Global Retail Index Clarion Events West Africa recently announced the relaunch of one of her major portfolio brands, tagged IGF Expo 2018, formally known as Home Décor and Giftware; a foremost B-2-B trading platform for manufacturers and suppliers of Interiors, Gift and Fashion. Clarion Events who are one of the world largest exhibition organisers responsible for over 30 market leading global portfolios of interiors, gift and fashion exhibitions. IGF Expo, scheduled to hold from 13-15 November 2018 at the Landmark Event Centre; is Nigeria and West Africa’s most diverse Interiors and gift trade show, offering 6 sectors full of retail inspiration, and opportunities for new brands, trend setting start-ups, the best of made in Nigeria & the biggest international brands to crack the Nigerian market, build strong relationships and take High value Bulk orders from interior designers, architects, property developers, retailers, corporate gift buyers, importers, wholesalers, contract buyers and procurement professionals. According to Bunmi Aliyu, Event Manager IGF Expo, Clarion Events West Africa, ‘the event is a must-attend whether you’re on the look-out for design-led or mid-low price point interiors, furniture, textiles, coverings, gifts and object or fashion and accessories. The IGF EXPO presents an exciting edition of trend-setting brands from around the globe including the Best of Made in Nigeria, many exclusive to the show. Hundreds of suppliers will bring their complete portfolios for specifiers, installers, hospitality, importers, wholesalers and Retail businesses to see, touch and feel in a showroom setting’. Russell Hughes, Commercial Director, Clarion Events West Africa, in his words, affirmed that Nigeria has a lucrative growing fashion & apparel market with over $4 billion spent annually on importing textiles, clothing. It is the largest retail market in Sub-Saharan Africa worth $215 billon per annum. For more information, please click here.

Clarion Events West Africa is a division of Clarion Events Limited based in the United Kingdom established since 1947 with capacities and expertise in producing over 180 innovation and market leading exhibitions annually; organised across 13 global offices.