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| Find out more about the latest industry news and product launches in the current issue of Gift Focus. Why not download the magazine in PDF format from www.giftfocus.com? |
| What's in this issue? | | | Industry news
All the latest from the world of gifts
| Company profile
Dora Designs
| Retail technology
David Fairhurst reveals the secrets of using web Links to promote your business
| Anti copying in design
Get IP savvy with Dids Macdonald
| Home grown
Made in Britain
| Write on
Stationery
| Daddy dear
Father's Day
| Spotlight on BIG+BIH
Thailand's double trade fair
| Showtime in Germany
Ambiente
| Finger on the pulse
Pulse
| | Plus... | | Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more | | | | Next Issue Out | | 3rd May, 2016 |
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Cast aside the traditional socks and ties, what about something dad can see as a daily reminder of how much he’s loved? Perfect as décor in the bedroom, kitchen or lounge, the high quality, LED-lit Up In Lights letters from Smiling Faces can be either wall-mounted or displayed free-standing. Your customers could choose from a classic DAD combination or maybe select their father’s name or a word that has a special meaning to him. The letters are attractively packaged and the initial order comes with a space-saving spinner. The affordable price point makes the range an attractive proposition for a wide variety of gift retailers.
T: +44 (0)1444 882 323
W: www.smilingfaces.co.uk |
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Stock up on some of the best gifts handmade
in Britain
Bringing a fresh simplicity to busy modern lives, Pantry joins the Burleigh, part of Denby, portfolio. Included in the collection is square shaped storage jars, hand decorated with a simple badge declaring the items function: Tea, Coffee and Sugar. There is also a cute One Cup Teapot. In addition, the new shapes extend to Burleigh’s most iconic patterns of Calico and Asiatic Pheasants.
Burleigh was established in Stoke-on-Trent in 1851 and world famous for its blue and white ceramics that are hand made in England using traditional techniques. Burleigh is the only pottery in the world to decorate its ware using tissue transfer printing from hand engraved copper plates which is a 250-year-old process that takes seven years to master.
T: +44 (0)1773 740 715
W: www.burleigh.co.uk |
| Monet placemat wins an award |
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The new doodle Monet placemat set from GA member, eatsleepdoodle, has won the Best New Product Award in the gift category at the NY NOW show. The new award was judged by a panel of media and industry experts at the New York fair in order to ‘recognise and celebrate exceptional offerings from exhibitors across the market’. The placemat design from the Salisbury based doodle exponents is inspired by Monet’s great impressionist paintings of the Japanese-style bridge and water-lily pond that he created at his home in Giverny.
Now anyone can doodle and colour-in their own mini-Monet on the printed cotton placemats, with the wash-out fabric pens in the set allowing them to create as many versions as they wish. Kate Barker, eatsleepdoodle’s brand and marketing director, who created the concept and the Monet doodle, said: “We’re thrilled to have won this award and to be flying the flag for great British design. We are lucky enough to work with some of the great American and European museums and galleries, as well as a whole host of wonderfully creative retailers, and this really keeps us inspired and determined to bring new ideas to the market.” |
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| Greetings Gifters |
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The gorgeous new issue of Gift Focus is now out! Brush up on all the insider industry news, catch up on all the must-see trade shows and revel in a broad selection of wonderful gifts. Our March/April issue focuses on candles and home fragrance (p19), Father's Day (p46) and has all the gossip on the Gift of the Year winners (p65). There's also plenty of show previews and a feature dedicated to Stationery in honour of the London Stationery Show, which coincides with World Stationery Day on 27th April.
Don't forget to enter our competition on p90 where you can win a staggering £750 RRP of Amphora Aromatics stock.
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| Frances Leate, Editor |
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| Make sure you email editor@giftfocus.com to keep us up to date with all your news |
| Win £750 RRP worth of stock from Amphora Aromatics’ all natural home aroma range |
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From festive and fruity Orange & Clove through to subtle and refreshing Citrus Tonic, Amphora Aromatics home aroma range of synthetic-free aromatherapy candles and natural reed diffusers instantly transform mood and atmosphere – creating the perfect way to relax and unwind or entertain family and friends.
Passionate about the power and effectiveness of natural ingredients and essential oils to enhance wellbeing, Amphora Aromatics all-natural, clean burning, 20 and 40-hour pot candles are formulated from essential oils and 100% plant wax from sustainable sources. Also long lasting, the subtly fragrant aroma of its reed diffusers absorb essential oil blends through natural reeds, creating a gorgeous ambience.
Trade prices start from £2.75 for a 20-hour candle; £4.75 for a 40-hour candle; £6.75 for a natural reed diffuser and £4.50 for a reed refill.
Amphora Aromatics is one of aromatherapy's best-kept secrets. As one of the UK's largest suppliers of essential oils and aromatherapy products, the company has more than 30 years experience sourcing the highest quality ingredients from independent producers across the globe.
Taking inspiration from exotic herbs, spices, perfumes and oils from the souks and markets of near eastern countries, Amphora Aromatics' philosophy is to create high quality products at the best possible prices.
To find out more or order, visit
www.amphora-wholesale.com, call +44 (0)1179 087770 or email: info@amphora-aromatics.com.
The winner will receive a mix of 80 Amphora Aromatics' aromatherapy candles, diffusers and refills – worth £750. |
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Storm Furniture RRP: £65
Storm Furniture introduces its new and original egg shaped egg rack. Handmade in Storm’s workshop in the Suffolk countryside, this quirky little product is hand crafted to perfection. Inspired by the natural shape of an egg, Storm decided to develop a practical but stylish solution to storing them. A dozen eggs are held comfortably on the four shelves and it hangs flat on the wall with a secret fixing, turning it into a real feature. Each rack is made with eco friendly materials with sustainability in mind.
T: +44 (0)1986 784 439
E: info@storm-furniture.co.uk
W: www.storm-furniture.co.uk |
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The Fragrance Lounge is celebrating Paddywax’s 20th year hand-pouring artisan candles this spring with new lines, including Vagabond and Botany. Vagabond is inspired by the thrill of adventure and exciting destinations. Take a tour around the world with audacious scents, stunning designs of iconic landmarks and distinguished travel quotes from Aesop to Confucius. Botany allows you to dream of faraway places with exotic botanical designs and fragrances. Slightly tapered ceramic jars are enclosed with a ceramic lid and leather pull, making this collection quite distinctive.
T: +44 (0)1829 730 028
W:www.thefragrancelounge.com |
| Forthcoming Events | | | | Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. | | | | To view more events, please visit the events page on our website. | | | | Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2016 | | Harrogate International Centre, King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5LA | | Web: www.homeandgift.co.uk | | Dates: Sun, 17 Jul 2016 - Wed, 20 Jul 2016 | | Time: 9am-6pm; 9am-4pm on final day | | |
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Two Little Boys is continuing to add titles to its bestselling, I’m going to… range, including six new pocket sized A6 notebooks to delight friends and family. Fun new statements include a nod to Tim Peake, ‘I’m going to be an Astronaut’ and this is my plan, a wishful, ‘I’m going to Ace my Exam’, and one for the hassled mum or teenager, ‘I’m going to be organised’. The success of the range has been simple – purchase has never been merely about gifting a notebook, they are statements that mean either I know you or I believe in you. Interesting to note that the bestselling titles across the entire range have been Change the World and Ridiculously Rich, with Princess and Superhero following close behind.
T: +44 (0)20 8400 3606
W: www.2littleboys.co.uk |
| Competition time |
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Maped Helix, sponsor of National Stationery Week 2016, has launched a competition, aimed to get the creative juices flowing in all young designers.
The historic industry heavyweight is calling for youngsters between the ages of six and sixteen to get creative and design a unique pencil case to reflect their own personal style. One winner per age category will be chosen by a select panel of judges to have their pencil case handmade by Mrs Mooncow, an experienced artisan crafter and designer from West Yorkshire who specialises in fabric and needlework.
The winning pencil cases will be delivered full of Maped Helix stationery, arming them for further creativity throughout the summer months. Four runners up will also win a £50 bundle of Maped Helix stationery goodies full of exciting new and innovative colouring and designing products. The competition closes on the 1st May.
All entries can be submitted via email to chat@smallmanmedia.com or via post to Maped Helix/NSW Pencil Case competition, Small Man Media, 2nd Floor, 6 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BL.
Further terms and conditions & further information can be found at www.mapedhelix.co.uk |
Emma Jayne
Robertson’s ceramics |
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Fond memories of walks along the seashore and country lanes are uniquely portrayed in Emma Jayne Robertson’s, hand built and slip cast ceramics. Inspired by the rural surroundings in her home region of East Anglia and her many walking holidays.
Emma sells successfully to a local audience and has commissions from as far afield as France. Working from her home studio, Emma has gradually built up her reputation exhibiting regularly, selling direct to the customer and developing relations with local galleries and retail outlets and will be exhibiting for the first time at the British Craft Trade Fair, taking place from 10th to 12th of April.
For more information call Emma on:
+44 (0)1728 860125 or email: ejrceramics@btinternet.co.uk |
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