Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2017 (Issue 104)

giftfocus 3 focus on... company profile 19 Director Marcus Price takes us on a journey uncovering the past 40 years of Sea Gems company profile 31 Tom Hawes from Tilnar Arts believes that work should be a passion and not a chore. Read what he has to say… insurance 92 Brokers TH March answer your insurance-related questions retailer interview 56 Jeunene Bell, Owner of The Guernsey Show, describes her gift shop, perfect for tourists and locals alike the toy industry in 2018 87 With Brexit looming, it’s not all fun and games. Kerry Atherton, Public Affairs Manager for The British Toy and Hobby Association, gives Gift Focus the lowdown top scents 94 Yankee Candle reveal what smells entice Brits to stay in during the darker months of winter the ga 96 All the latest from The Giftware Association retail technology 100 Intelligent Retail’s David Fairhurst explains how to avoid the pitfalls of choosing a domain name for your business’ website anti copying in design 102 ACID’s CEO Dids Macdonald explains the importance of protecting your company’s trade secrets and how to keep them news & events industry news 6 All the latest from the world of gifts on with the show 10 Trade fair dates and news brand spanking new 14 Latest launches and hot new products hot property 53 Catch up on what’s new in the world of licensing competition 105 Win £500 RRP worth of products from Puckator features just the two of us 33 Valentine’s Day true craftmanship 41 Hand-made gifts looking sharp 46 Male grooming stand proud 49 Fair trade gifts special feature pocket pleasers 23 Gifts for under £10 November/December 2017 Issue 104 Editor Rachel Westall Chief Sub Editor Louise Prance Marketing Manager Michael Richards Sales Manager Sarah McLean Account Manager Sharon Dengate +44 (0)1376 535 607 sharond@giftfocus.com Production +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com Production Manager Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers Chloe Edey, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant Charlotte Potter Subscriptions Beth Varney +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Ltd Pantile House, Newlands Drive Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK www.giftfocus.com Cover image courtesy of: Joe Davies Gift Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Gift Focus , Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK. Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: ANTI COPYING IN DESIGN M E D I A S U P P O R T E R Average Net Circulation: 7,072 (01/07/15 to 30/06/16) contents shows adventures in design 61 Top Drawer Preview Scottish success 71 Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring celebrating four years 72 January Furniture Show Italian flair 74 HOMI review what Gift Focus saw stateside 76 NY NOW review four trade fairs, one venue 79 Christmasworld coastal vibes 80 Giving & Living scandi chic 83 Formex not just for Christmas 84 Harrogate’s Christmas & Gift 19 79