Home & Gift Association meets with Government to address sector growth and trade challenges
The Home & Gift Association has met with the Department...
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Home & Gift Association meets with Government to address sector growth and trade challenges
The Home & Gift Association has met with the Department...
Paperworld Middle East exhibitors highlight key stationery trends for 2026
Sustainability, value, innovation and the growing crossover between...
Pawprint Family launches first-of-its-kind Wallace & Gromit pin badge advent calendar
The 12-day collector's calendar brings together two much-loved...
Paperworld Middle East exhibitors reveal key shifts shaping industry
Sustainability, pressure on prices and supply, and a growing crossover between...
As we move into the May/June issue of Gift Focus, the industry enters one of its most dynamic and opportunity filled periods, with retailers and brands gearing up for a busy summer season. This issue brings together a carefully curated mix of product inspiration, insightful business advice and forward-looking previews, all designed to help buyers stay ahead in a fast-evolving marketplace.
Our features explore the latest in kitchen and homeware alongside the continued rise of eco-friendly gifting, reflecting the priorities of today’s conscious consumers. Sustainability also takes centre stage in our business advice, where we examine how visible eco-credentials - from shop window to checkout – are increasingly driving customer trust and higher-value purchases.
We also hear from Theo Paphitis, whose straight-talking session at Spring Fair’s Hidden Forum delivers a timely reminder of the resilience and adaptability needed to succeed in today’s retail landscape.
Meanwhile, our company profi le spotlights Parkminster, a brand synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and enduring consumer appeal.
Looking ahead, we preview a packed calendar of industry events, including the Manchester Furniture Show, Home & Gift, PG Live, GLEE and Exclusively Housewares - each offering fresh opportunities to discover new products, connect with suppliers and gain valuable insight into the trends shaping the months ahead.
Happy reading
Louise Prance, Editor
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Louise x
The Autumn and Winter 26 jewellery and scarf collections from Miss Milly have now been launched and amongst the new creations, the brand has introduced mini magnetic brooches. Smaller versions of a product that has proven incredibly popular with consumers, this version will work better for lighter weight scarves and clothing, and for customers that prefer a more delicate accessory. They are also great for holding together clothing that gapes too much or for attaching a scarf to a top to keep it in place. Designs include floral, geometric, asymmetric and ladybird styles with plating in imitation gold and rhodium, and some crystals for golden quarter sparkle. A couple are plain metal for neutral appeal and to coordinate with more outfits, and there are also blue, green, purple and red designs. There are 13 SKUs in the mini magnetic brooches with more planned for next season based on their reception at Home & Gift Harrogate. Imitation gold plating, both matt and shiny, has also been introduced to the original, larger size magnetic brooches. Throughout this best-selling collection, there are a total of 50 new designs and colours so plenty of choice for refreshing your displays. www.missmilly.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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