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Issue 69 - January/February 2012

industry news
All the latest from the world of gifts

spring fair international
Your essential bumper preview

on with the show
Trade fair dates and news

brand spanking new
Latest launches and hot new products

hot property
Spotlight on the world of licensing

competition
Win! A VIP trip to British Craft Trade Fair

internet technology
Quick guide to mobile commerce

sales tips
How to stay ahead of the game

insurance
Expert solutions for retail insurance worries

the ga
All the latest from The Giftware Association

industry insight
Business views on crucial price points

anti copying in design
Protecting and promoting original ideas

q&a special
Our panel tackles your retail-related queries

top trends for 2012
What's hot for the year ahead

mother's day
Capture the market with great gift ideas

novelty gifts
Gloom busting products to draw customers in

easter treats
Stock up for a seasonal display in store

fashion handbags
Bags of style with new season must-haves

retailer interview
Charting the story of thriving gift retailer Pod

kew the brand
Licensed lines helping to support a national treasure

cockpit arts
Insight into a hot house of creative talent

the bookshelf
Recent releases in the gift book sector

up and coming
Spotlight on home and gift design business Warbeck & Cox

nature's larder
Showcasing natural and organic products

ambiente
Raising the curtain on a world of inspiration

scotland trade fair spring
Heading north for a taste of the highlands

interior lifestyle china
Feedback from 5th edition of Shanghai show

christmasworld
A world of event decoration

PLUS, regular features, competitions and news

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From the editor

Ring in the new

With the festive season now over, let's hope for some positive news from the high street to kick start 2012.

At the time of going to press the jury was still out on the final verdict from the high street. The forecasts are not particularly cheery and undoubtedly the retail climate will continue to be tough in the months ahead, but despite the hardships there will never-the-less be some winners to emerge.

Those most likely to have cashed in are the ones on top of their game, with the right product offering in line with consumer demand and latest hot trends.

Trends are a recurring theme in this bumper edition. With disposable income still tight shoppers are ever more discerning and want original, quality products that are bang on trend. To find out what's set to be hot in the months ahead turn to page 19 for some top tips.

As well as all the regular news, business advice and industry insights, this issue includes great gift ideas for Mother's Day, Easter treats and gloom-busting novelty items to draw customers in.

We also spotlight the new season must-haves in fashion handbags. As an official media partner for Spring Fair International for the third year running we have been busier than ever with news of latest product launches to be unveiled at the show this February.

In our bumper preview starting on page 75 we provide all the essential information needed to make the most of the show. There are pages of fabulous new products plus all the latest on the new layout and re-editing of the event. It all sounds very exciting and we can't wait to hit the halls.

Extra copies of the magazine and sister title Attire Accessories will be available from the newly-located press office in the concourse suite near Halls 8 & 9.

Don't forget to make the most of the informative seminar programme running throughout the show in Hall 6. Come and say hello and catch my briefing on Gift Trends for Christmas 2012, from 11 to 11.30am on Thursday, 9th February.

See you there!

Sarah Reeve,
Editor

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