Gift Focus - Jul/Aug 2018 (Issue 108)

Opticaid UK , creator of the Remaldi reading glasses brand, is expanding its men’s selection. Buyer Gillian Marchbank says: “Each season, the range grows to meet demand. We successfully supply department stores, garden centres and pharmacies, who often ask for an extra men’s only display stand.” The team will launch the AW18 range at Harrogate Home & Gift. Among the many new styles are preppy Woburn in a horn and black finish, eye-catching Marylebone Black and fashionable Belfast Tortoise. Each product retails for great value at £12.99 and comes in six reading strengths. The team will also showcase its new stylish night sight overglasses, RRP £14.99. T: +44(0)113 239 1400 W: opticaid.net Jewellery for men is big business, and Tribal Steel from Midhaven is the leading brand, with more than 130 different styles of leather bracelets in an assortment of sizes and colours. New lines are introduced each season, the prices are extremely competitive and quality is high – top-skin leather is used, which means the bracelets are soft and supple. Stainless steel is 316L, which is jewellery grade and hypoallergenic. Trade prices range from under £5 to £25. Sizes are from 19cm to 24cm, with the fastest-selling size of 21cm accounting for around 70 per cent of sales. The Tribal Steel Men’s Collection comes with excellent customer service, and the team can put together a best-selling selection to suit your customer base and budget. A new Men’s point of sale is available free with orders of at least £250 or over and includes branded hessian pouches. T: +44(0)1299 851 513 W: midhaven.co.uk Hasso Fashion has elegant British-made jewellery for men and women that is stylish and intriguing. The company wants to let people express themselves with a wide range of gemstones – a full range of birthstones launches at Home & Gift – in a choice of three precious metals: gold, silver and rose gold. This is to match all tastes, whether reserved or extravagant, classic or contemporary. All products are ethically sourced and made in the UK. Around 1.3 carats of gemstones are in each pair of cufflinks, which are presented in a wooden gift box with a traditional wax seal for that special feeling. The bestseller is Madeira Citrine, created Tanzanite and Peridot. T: +44 (0)191 465 9988 W: wearhasso.com Box office smash The Avengers has gone from strength to strength. The Guardians of the Galaxy feature in the film, with the cute Rocket and Groot and other Marvel heroes such as Black Panther, Iron Man, Captain America and Spiderman, who all have their own ranges at Groovy UK for those hardcore superhero fans. DC Comics’ Justice League also has its own ranges: Batman, Superman, Aqua Man and The Flash. And don’t forget Star Wars ! Groovy will be updating its large Star Wars offering with a Han Solo and Rebellion range for the latest Anthology film, Solo: A Star Wars Story . Whether you are a Jedi, have joined the Rebellion or have gone to the Dark Side, Groovy has the perfect gift, with a selection of robes, slippers and lighting available. RRP for robes is £32- £55 and £12 for slippers. T: +44 (0)844 372 7820 W: groovyuk.com 42 giftfocus looking sharp