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It’s that time of year again: The world of retail has to start thinking about Christmas. Put aside the deceptively bright weather and get into the festive spirit with the first part of our Christmas gift guide, starting on page 55. For a spookier selection, we also take a look at everything you need to dress a shop window for Halloween on page 29.
Clinging to the last of the sunshine, we preview the beautiful Harrogate Home & Gift with an in-depth look at some of the best exhibitors and all of the information you need to help you navigate the show floor. Hopefully the weather holds! In other show news, we look at the new format for HOMI’s September edition, Formex’s new hall layout and what to expect if you visit Glee. Home accessories, men’s accessories and photo frames and albums are highlighted alongside our roundup of industry news, show news and the Brand Spanking New features.
Next issue Rachel returns to the magazine – yes, it has been a year already! With Home & Gift around the corner, she’s back at the perfect moment to pop along to Harrogate. I’m sure you’ve all missed her. I’ll be leaving the magazine to pursue other projects, but I’ve loved working with you all!
Georgina Pearsall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Gift Focus magazine, please email editor@giftfocus.com
Rachel x
Madlug was founded in 2015 by Dave Linton. A man whose only experience in the luggage industry was bags of enthusiasm. Dave, a Youth Worker was heartbroken to learn that most children in care transport their worldly belongings in a bin bag. In that moment, he set out to do something about it. With just £480, Dave started Madlug and came up with our 'Buy one Give one' approach: with every bag you purchase, one will be given to a child in care.
The Classic Backpack (featured) is the bag that started the movement. It is designed in Belfast and styled to meet your travel needs along with really helping you stand out as someone who cares. It's your perfect everyday backpack for shopping, travel, school, college, university, hiking and commuting every day to the office.
For further information, visit https://madlug.com
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