Having said all that I have in the past blog posts, trade shows are the best times to see and meet brands and industry people that you do not normally or regularly see, so make sure you have enough time scheduled in to see them. Do some searching on the internet prior to shows and make sure you have read your trade magazines. It is also the time to see the trends and colours for the oncoming seasons. So walk the isles, look out for newness and talk to the new brands or brands you do not currently deal with, you never know you may be pleasantly surprised. Introduce your self to the trade magazines ask them what they have found that new and exciting and find out all the latest news. You need to know what is going on in your industry, Be pro active, think ahead...
