Joe Davies Representative Jonathan Brooke to retire after 22 years
Joe Davies has announced that long-serving Area Representative Jonathan Brooke...
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Joe Davies Representative Jonathan Brooke to retire after 22 years
Joe Davies has announced that long-serving Area Representative Jonathan Brooke...
Marvin's Slime Creamery opens at Hamleys
Marvin's Magic has unveiled a brand-new slime cream experience at Hamleys famous Regent Street...
Gibsons Games shares its 2025 impact report
Gibsons Games, the Surrey based jigsaw puzzles and games company, are delighted to share their 2025...
UK garden retailers must look beyond the spring peak to grow demand
Garden retailers are missing an opportunity to drive year-round demand by...
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
Love to Dream™ is delighted to announce the launch of its first-ever licensed collaboration: the new Miffy x Love to Dream™ collection – bringing together two bedtime heroes loved by families around the world. For more than 15 years, Love to Dream™ has helped families achieve better sleep through its award-winning sleep innovations, including the globally loved Swaddle Up™, which has helped parents gain an estimated 1.3 billion extra hours of sleep. Featuring the brand's patented ARMS UP™ design, the Swaddle Up™ supports babies' natural self-soothing instincts for more restful sleep. Now, paired with the timeless comfort and familiarity of Miffy – the iconic character adored by generations of children for more than 70 years – the collection transforms bedtime into a magical experience, from storytime to sleeptime. The multi-award-winning Swaddle Up™ and Swaddle Up™ Transition Bag in 1.0 TOG have both been reimagined with a charming Miffy makeover. The new Miffy Checker print features playful Miffy graphics against a contemporary checked background, available in baby blue and white, or birch and white colourways. www.lovetodream.co.uk
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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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