Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

giftfocus 3 focus on... business with heart 27 Heart of the Country marks WWI anniversary with a special partnership company profile 29 Jude Kenney and Stacey Barthorpe from card company Molly Mae talk about their product offering company profile 46 Managing director Julian Hunt from leading supplier Lesser & Pavey tells Gift Focus about the company’s future plans retailer interview 57 Hambledon owner Victoria Suffield speaks about the independent department store’s evolution namaste’s showroom event 132 The company welcomes visitors to its open week business advice 135 Really Good and Soul founder David Hicks shares his tips on cracking the U.S. the ga 139 All the latest from the Giftware Association retail technology 142 David Fairhurst looks at the importance of category names for e-commerce insurance 144 Brokers TH March answer your insurance-related questions anti copying in design 146 ACID CEO Dids Macdonald discusses taking action against online infringers up & coming 154 It’s been a successful start for the Curious Department co-founders Chris McShane and Ross Taylor 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 new products hot property 53 Catch up on what’s new in the world of licensing competition 149 Win £500 RRP of stock from ClimeMET bookshelf 152 The latest books to hit the shelves features picture perfect 25 Photo frames & albums home comforts 33 Home accessories looking sharp 41 Men’s accessories spooky delight 51 Halloween ideas special feature ’tis the season 19 Christmas part one July/August 2018 Issue 108 Editor Lucy Macdonald 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: Xystos 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: 6,880 (01/07/16 to 30/06/17) contents 19 shows award winners announced 61 London Stationery Show accolades announced 62 Farm Shop Deli winners welcome to Harrogate 65 Home & Gift preview inside interiors 126 Formex preview where style resides 129 HOMI preview global sourcing 130 Kenfair preview successful show 140 Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair review