UK garden retailers must look beyond the spring peak to grow demand
Garden retailers are missing an opportunity to drive year-round demand by...
Gift Focus magazine is the UK's leading bi-monthly trade publication for the giftware industry, distributed to independent retailers, high street multiples, department stores, e-tailers, garden centres, heritage outlets and all other gift stockists.
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As we head into one of the busiest periods of the retail calendar, now is the time for careful planning, confi dent buying and making those all-important decisions that will shape the months ahead.
Whether you’re finalising your Christmas ranges, refreshing your gifting offer or looking for products that will encourage repeat visits to your store, this issue of Gift Focus is packed with inspiration to help you stay one step ahead.
Following on from our previous issue, we’ve dedicated another feature to Christmas Gifts, bringing you even more festive inspiration to help you curate a collection that will delight customers throughout the season.
We’ve also rounded up the latest Men’s Gifts, proving there’s no shortage of creative ideas for one of the trickiest gifting categories, while our Women’s Jewellery feature showcases stylish pieces perfect for thoughtful presents and impulse purchases alike. Meanwhile, our Toys & Games feature explores products that promise fun for all ages.
Beyond the product showcases, you’ll also find the latest industry news, business insights and supplier updates designed to help you make informed buying decisions and keep your retail offering fresh, relevant and profitable.
If you have exciting news, a successful store initiative or a story you’d like to share with our readers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Louise Prance, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Gift Focus magazine, please email editor@giftfocus.com
Louise x
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and Bramblecrest, the premium outdoor furniture brand, have announced a major extension to RHS by Bramblecrest, a special RHS collection of dining, lounging and reclining outdoor furniture and accessories launched to great acclaim in July 2024. The system of naming the various furniture sets after famous RHS gardens continues in this collection with RHS Hyde (named after RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex) and RHS Harlow (a reference to RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Yorkshire), both launching in early 2027. Replacing and updating the previous RHS Bridgewater set is RHS Hyde, a wonderful addition to courtyards and walled gardens and, once again, a homage to classic English garden design with a timeless style. A cast aluminium set – aluminium is favoured due to its recyclable properties – this truly traditional take on outdoor dining and lounging is available in a palette of seven heritage-inspired colours. RHS Harlow is a new woven set in five colourways. Inspired by RHS Garden Harlow Carr, RHS Harlow combines intricate fine loom weaving with a timeless, traditional design. Durable materials are paired with season-proof cushions for lasting comfort and performance, while the refined woven finish adds depth and character to every piece. www.bramblecrest.com
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Lavish splendour or cosy comfort? Back in February, Christmasworld in Frankfurt offered an exclusive preview of the upcoming festive season. Every year, the leading international trade fair for festive and seasonal decorations brings together leading manufacturers and brands from around the world to showcase the latest products and trends for every celebration throughout the year. One thing is clear for 2026: this Christmas is set to be opulent, emotional and delightfully animal-inspired.
Far from drawing consumers away from physical retail, social media is driving an estimated 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets every year - an average of over 30 million visits a week - according to new research from American Express. The Hype to High Street study, conducted with analysts Retail Economics, found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK adults have visited a shop or hospitality venue within the last year, such as a café or restaurant, after being influenced by content they saw on social media. Among Gen Z consumers (aged 18-28), that figure rises to 88%.
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