Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF) 2020 goes virtual. Home & Gift Virtual will take place 20 - 22 July.

Hyve, the organiser of Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF), has taken the decision that JWF 2020 will not take place this year and will return as an "in-person event" in 2021.

“We have listened to the community and whilst the industry supports JWF, the preferred choice in 2020 is to connect in a virtual environment,” said the organisers in a statement. “We are now working closely with our partners and clients to deliver a unique virtual forum with exclusive seminar content designed to educate and inform. Launching in September, more details will follow on our website in due course.

“Fueling retail whilst bringing people together is at the heart of what we do. And with that in mind, we are also looking forward to when the market can meet again in-person. We want to ensure retail comes back stronger than ever. "

The Spring Fair will take place 7-11 February 2021,  and Autumn Fair 2021 will take place 5-8 September 2021.”

Meanwhile, Autumn Fair, where JWF is co-located at, is providing a range of exclusive webinars, industry news and digital content that keeps the home and gift retail community informed, connected and inspired.  

Separately, HOME & GIFT VIRTUAL 2020 will take place from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd July.  Visitors will have access to digital product launches across a wide range of product genres, including gift, greetings and stationery, fashion, home and interiors, and food and drink.  Also featured will be a schedule of talks that combine practical advice from experts with inspirational insight from brands who are weathering the current challenging landscape.

Organisers say advancements to the Home & Gift website will make it easier than ever before for buyers to search and favourite products and schedule virtual 1:1 meetings with exhibitors.