Press Days
Past Press Days
Walpole Press Breakfast at Grosvenor
18th March, 2008
Grosvenor, London
On 18th March, 2008 Walpole in conjunction with Grosvenor held a PR breakfast with Steve Hawkes Retail Correspondent for the Times. An intimate group of chief executives and directors from Walpole members met to discuss a wide range of topics from online initiatives to the current economic climate, and looking ahead to the future. Attendees included Grosvenor, Liberty, DAKS, Candy & Candy, Boodles, Bill Amberg & Ettinger. A big thank you to Grosvenor who provided a delightful breakfast.
Walpole Press Breakfast at Wedgwood
24th January, 2008
Wedgwood, London
On 24th January 2008 Walpole in conjunction with Wedgwood held this years first Member PR Breakfast. Daniel McAllister, Retail Correspondent of City AM met with 10 Walpole Member Directors to discuss a plethora of subjects from their brand and recent business initiatives, to economics, marketing and general strategic outlook for 2008.
British Luxury Press Day, London
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Christies, London
The British Luxury Press Day was once again held at Christies, previewing all that is glamorous and gorgeous for Christmas 2007.The following Walpole Members participated: Aga, The Art Fund, Astley Clarke, Bill Amberg, Boodles, Chewton Glen, Christie’s, Cole & Son, Clive Christian, Dyson, Ede & Ravenscroft, Ettinger, The Gleneagles Hotel, Goodwood, Halcyon Days, Henry Poole & Company, Historic House Hotels, Historic Royal Palaces, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Links of London, Persephone Books, Purdey, Savoir Beds, Thomas Pink, Walkers Shortbread
International Press Trips
In autumn 2006 Walpole organised, in conjunction with Visit Britain, Visit London and Visit Scotland, for two groups of international and US journalists to visit members in the UK. The visits were immensely successful with high level of involvement from Walpole Members, generating superb, high quality coverage for the UK Luxury industry.
In 2008 Walpole will look to repeat such initiatives with high-profile international press in order to highlight the importance of what will be the next Olympic country after China. Please contact the Walpole office if you would like to be a part of the proposed visit.
Showcase For Press & Buyers, New York
Tuesday, 19 June 2007
The St Regis, New York
Walpole hosted its second Press and Buyers Day in New York. The event took place at the St Regis Hotel, the very fashionable sister hotel to Walpole member, The Lanesborough. Throughout the day, 150 Press and Buyers visited members displays, taking away with them a feel for the best products British Luxury has to offer. Tracy Paul and NMA organised the event on behalf of our members.
British Luxury Press Day, London
Wednesday 19 July 2006
Christie's, London
24 Walpole members participated in the Walpole Press Day that was held at Christie’s. Over 110 press attended the Christmas showcase; Aga, BAA, Bill Amberg, Boodles, Chewton Glen Hotel, Christie’s, Clive Christian, Dyson, Ede and Ravenscroft, Ettinger, Goodwood, Hackett, Halcyon Days, Henry Poole & Company, Historic House Hotels, Historic Royal Palaces, Links of London, Purdey, Royal Doulton, Savoir Beds, Smythson of Bond Street, The Dorchester, Thomas Pink & Walkers Shortbread.
