Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

116 giftfocus exhibitor profiles N.J. PRODUCTS LTD Stand: DPD-B15 njproducts.co.uk Once again at the Harrogate Home & Gift Show, N.J. Products Ltd is proud to introduce its best-selling Christmas product: the Novelty Christmas printed toilet rolls. These toilet rolls are made from high-quality three-ply tissue and are supplied in a range of 24 designs—a perfect stocking filler for under a fiver. The company welcomes visitors to the stand to discuss its special pallet rate for these novelty rolls. It also supplies a vast range of printed napkins and printed hankies in Everyday and Christmas designs, along with seasonal confectionery bags, paper hankies and cellophane rolls. Why not pop by to pick up a catalogue? PRETTY PENS Stand: G-C37 pensprettypens.co.uk Pretty Pens is an independent Scottish company based in Glasgow, owned and managed by Moya McNicol, who has been involved in pen sales for many years. Recently, Moya acquired the pen business operated by the long-established company Mandarin Enterprises. The company imports pretty pens from East Asia and sells to retail outlets throughout the UK and across Europe, as well as on eBay and Amazon. The name aptly describes the designs of the pens, which are also known as glitter pens because of the sparkle applied. The range includes geometric, flower and themed bespoke designs, many of which originate in Glasgow and include cats, dogs, butterflies, pandas, owls, tartans and flags. Each pen is supplied with a free velveteen pouch, and gift boxes and refills are also available at extra cost. The company is also offering a 10 per cent discount on orders placed during the event. EARTH SQUARED Stand: DP1, C-74 & QS-50 earthsquared.com Visitors to the Earth Squared stand at Home & Gift will see a carefully considered presentation of product ranges with variety of textures and fabric choices. There’s a large collection to choose from, with something for everyone and consistently low prices that give excellent margins for retailers. This year, the beautiful tweed range contains a number of bestselling styles plus the introduction of brand new Phoebe bags and classic tweed-buttoned wraps lined with super-soft cotton jersey. There are eight gorgeous shades, ranging from contemporary cool to traditional and understated. The AW18 collection also includes an impressive range of oil cloths in cool and calm colours that blend seamlessly with the tweeds and other products across the entire collection. There are four new prints all available in favourite styles, such as back packs, Freya bags and messengers, all with soft viscose scarves to match. New ranges to look out for are a winter version of the fabulous patchwork range, which was a big hit in spring, as well as animal appliqué designs including fresh styles in this line. GISELA GRAHAM Stand: DP1–A8 and A17 giselagraham.co.uk Gisela Graham looks ahead to the Easter/ Spring season. The company’s 2019 collection underlines why she leads this fast-growing second- season market, featuring four new co-ordinated designer ranges spanning different market sectors and styles: country style, pretty pastels, bold and child-appealing primary colours and sophisticated Victorian style. Each range comprises fillable and decorative eggs, German-style hanging decorations and twigs and Easter trees to hang them from, spring gifts and novelties and impulse pick-up gifts. Harrogate is also a chance to see Gisela’s 20 highly commercial co-ordinated gifts ranges – gifts for gardeners, children’s rooms and modern interior concepts. Some are for autumn delivery; others are for forward-buying, including the pretty new Feathers design especially for Mother’s Day.