Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 110)

giftfocus 3 focus on... Company profile 26 Simon Wadsworth of Wraptious talks about championing artists in the gifting industry The GA 48 All the latest from The Giftware Association Company profile 50 Jeremy Corner of Blue Eyed Sun discusses growth in handmade greeting cards Retailer interview 56 We chat with Cathy Frost, owner of Ipswich-based shop Loveone Retail technology 93 Intelligent Retail’s David Fairhurst explains how to reclaim lost links Insurance 96 Broker TH March discusses cyber security for small businesses Up and coming 106 Justin Avery of Back Pocket Notebooks shares his story so far 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 Anti Copying in Design 98 Dids Macdonald offers advice on keeping up-to-date with intellectual property Competition 101 Win £500 RRP of home fragrance products from Xystos Bookshelf 104 The latest gift books to hit the shelves features Special savers 19 Stocking stuffers and festive treats Full of love 29 Valentine’s Day goodies Lovingly crafted 37 Handmade gifts Hear me roar 41 Animal-themed products Play fair 45 Fair-trade gifts Heart of the country 90 Supporting the poppy appeal November/December 2018 Issue 110 Editor Georgina Pearsall Chief Sub Editor Louise Prance Marketing Manager Michael Richards Head of Social Media Kay Tilbury Sales and Events Director Sarah Ellis 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 Lorna Butcher Subscriptions +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: Creative Tops 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 14 shows Spring forward 59 Top Drawer Spring preview Inspiring showcase 70 Autumn Fair review Head to Scotland 73 Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring preview Accessories galore 74 January Furniture Show preview Coastal vibes 78 Giving & Living preview Italian style 80 HOMI preview Festive findings 82 Christmasworld preview Nordic interior design 85 Formex preview ’Tis the season 86 Harrogate Christmas & Gift preview Trendsetting toys 89 Toy Fair preview