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.

Walpole Luxury Press Day 2008 at Liberty

17th July, 2008
Great Marlborough Street, London.

The ultimate showcase for British Luxury - Walpole British Luxury Press Day, was held on 17^th July to allow members to present their products to press and buyers. The 2008 showcase held at Liberty’s proved to be the most successful Walpole Press day yet with a record number of members participating and over 280 press attending throughout the day.

The very intimate and buzzing 4^th floor of Liberty was a delightful setting and a new stylist worked alongside Liberty’s Virtual Merchandising team to create a visual feast for the press who were guided through the very best of British luxury. The day began with a press breakfast held in Café Liberty with Tyler Brule, Editor of Monocle and 10 Walpole members, and this was followed by other activities such as Whisky tasting with Chivas, Bespoke suit tailoring with Henry Poole and displays of leather craftsmanship with Ettinger.