Education & training

Visual merchandising training

When a retailing environment makes visual sense, a customer will be naturally attracted to the space, enticed to come in, convinced to shop and most importantly, want to buy!

The following training options are available:

Workshops - half and full day sessions
Courses - weekly classes or over a 6 week period
Training manuals - customised to suit your needs

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This training is conducted by AUSVM, GHA’s visual merchandising business partner. If you’re a GHA member, you are entitled to exclusive GHA member rates with AUSVM. For more information on AUSVM go to www.ausvm.com.au.

Seminars

GHA is dedicated to fostering growth and knowledge in the industry. We work hard to make our trade fairs not only the best place to trade, but also the overall experience an enriching one. We have provided insighful knowledge at our trade fairs in the past, and continue to do so. Below are some of the seminars we have held at our Home & Giving Fairs. To see what's on at our upcoming trade fairs go to www.homeandgiving.com

Some of our recent seminars included:

Colour Trends

Presenter

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute

Topics

Current trends, colour directions and where to look for influences.

Fashion-Conscious Retailing

Presenter

Alex Perry, fashion designer

Topics

Topics of discussion included staying current and relevant, trends & fashions, store identity, the importance of quality and how to sell a fabulous concept.

Urban Renewal

Presenter

Jamie Durie, landscape designer

Topics

The growing popularity of experiential retail spaces which use greenery to maximum impact, plus the latest trends in landscape design and the community and how these are related.