Frequently Asked Questions
THE EVENT: Convenience Retailing Show
When is the event?
Sunday 21st - Wednesday 24th March 2010
What are the opening times?
Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd March - 10.00 - 5.00
Wednesday 24th March - 10.00 - 4.00
What is the event about?
A trip to the Convenience Retailing Show will mean time
away from your business, but the 1000s of new products
you will see and the 100s of new contacts you will gain,
will more than make up for that. Cashing in on the 1000s
of new product launches at CRS'10 are crucial to the
development of your business, as they give you a point of
difference and drive additional footfall to your store.
Where is the event?
NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Who is exhibiting at the event?
Suppliers from the whole of the convenience market who want to get their products in the hands of the retailers in the convenience market.
Product suppliers from
- ATM
- Beer/Wine/Spirits
- Chilled Foods
- Biscuits/Cakes/Confectionery
- Snacks
- Food to go/Bakery
- Franchising
- Frozen foods
- Fruit & Vegetables
- Greetings cards
- Grocery Products
- Hot Beverages
- IT
- Epos
- Security
- Mobile
- Newspapers, Books & Magazines
- Non Grocery
- POS
- POP
- Signage
- Refrigeration
- Shopfitting
- Soft Drinks
- Water
- Speciality
- Ethnic Food
- Tobacco
- DVD
Who should visit the event?
CRS is aimed at all owners and buyers from the convenience market including;
- Convenience Stores
- Independent Retailers
- Symbol Groups
- CTN's
- Off Licenses
- Wholesalers
- Cash & Carries
- Sandwich Shops
- Cafes
Will there be any seminars, workshops or demonstrations?
Take More Make More - Share ideas and knowledge with other retailers and suppliers on how to increase footfall in your store and other relevant issues to help you to take more money and make more profit. Don't miss out on these FREE demonstrations from top experts in the industry.
Cafe+ Live is designed to give you honest advice on how to develop a food-to-go offering, from a store with nothing to a store which already has an offer and wants to drive value. Listen to specialists in the market to compare suppliers and hear real life case studies on how retailers have implemented a new food-to-go offering into their stores and how it has increased sales massively.
Is there a catalogue?
Yes, this will be available at the show free of charge to all visitors. A visitor discount booklet will also be available containing offers, deals and competitions from exhibitors, designed to save you money.
If I have registered for the exhibition, can I attend on more than one day?
Yes, once registered you can come along any day and your badge allows you in on multiple days.
If I have registered for CRS, can I attend the other shows?
Yes, registering for CRS allows you access to Baking Industry Exhibition, Foodex, Food & Drink Logistics Show, Food & Drink Logistics, Café+ @ CRS, Off Licence Show and IFFE.
How can I register?
By visiting the CRS website or clicking here: www.convenienceshow.co.uk
Can I register my colleague and/or friend?
Yes, once you have registered yourself online, you can register a colleague or friend that is also within the industry.
ALREADY REGISTERED:
I attended the event last year; will I automatically receive a badge?
No you will need to pre register.
I'm worried that I haven't received my badge yet, what can I do?
Badges will be emailed to you prior to the event unless opted otherwise. If you have opted to have your badge mailed to you, you will receive this out two weeks prior to the show. If you don't receive your badge you can turn up on the day and a new badge can be printed very quickly for you.
What type of ID do I need to bring as I am in the process of setting up a business in the trade?
Please bring a business card if you have one.
NOT YET REGISTERED:
Can I visit the event if I'm not in the trade?
No, this is a trade show.
Is there a charge for registering pre-event?
No it's free.
Is there a charge to register on the door?
No it's free.
Do I have to provide all of my personal details?
CRS is independently audited and therefore we require the mandatory fields on the registration form.
I don't want to be contacted after the event; how can I prevent this from happening?
Please make sure you tick the correct boxes when registering. Otherwise email CSRmarketing@william-reed.co.uk stating this.
I am a student; can I visit the event?
By prior arrangement only. Please call 01293 610244
Can my children visit the event with me?
Strictly no under 16s.
Is there a cloakroom at the event?
Yes. This will be situated within the piazza. Items cost £1.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS:
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
How do I get to the event?
By Road
The NEC is situated at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks located close to the exhibition halls.
By Rail
The NEC is served by Birmingham International Railway Station, connected by a covered bridge link. Travel time from London is just 90 minutes and trains run directly to many regional towns and cities. For details of train routes and timetables, contact National Rail enquires on +44 (0) 8457 484950 or look up http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
By Air
Just seconds from the NEC, the new Monorail Link provides a direct rail link from Birmingham International Airport to the NEC. Over 20 international airlines serve the airport, providing scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and America. For flight information, visit the Birmingham International Airport website - http://www.bhx.co.uk/ or call +44 (0) 8707 335511.
Visit the NEC's website - http://www.necgroup.co.uk/ - for more detailed travel information.
I am travelling a distance for the event, where can I stay?
We have booked special hotel rates for visitors to CRS. For more information contact PHR on 0845 6123 602 and quote Cater or visit http://www.phrplc.cpm/ (enter event code cater)
ACCESS & FACILITIES:
Will there be anywhere that I can access the internet while I'm at the event?
Yes, within the Business Centre.
Can I hire a wheelchair at the event?
Yes, you can hire manual wheelchairs only. There is no charge but a deposit will be required.
What is wheelchair access like at the venue?
Good.
Are pushchairs allowed into the exhibition halls?
No the show is strictly no under 16s
Will there be anywhere to buy food while I'm at the exhibition?
Yes, there are two outlets within the hall.
NEXT STEP:
What can I do if my question has not been answered by any of the above?
Please call the organisers on 01293 610244
