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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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Happy new year! Welcome to the first edition of Gift Focus for 2024, and what a bumper issue we’re kicking off with. As retailers take a deep breath from the lucrative madness that is the Golden Quarter, as ever sales will inevitably drop as consumers tighten their belts in January and regroup from what for many is an expensive spending period. Therefore it’s the perfect opportunity for retailers to do the same, and make plans for the year ahead. To help with this, I’ve summarised my top tips for getting the most out of 2024 in my blog. And, of course, attending trade shows is at the top of the list, with the imminent Spring Fair event a must-attend.
This issue we’ve compiled a bumper show preview, looking at the myriad of sectors, retail talks, trends, and new and old exhibitor profiles alike. Excitingly, I will be judging the new Pitch Live concept for the Gift sector on Monday 5th February at 3pm-4pm. So do drop by the Trends Talk stage to see this fun event take place and get an insider’s look at some fresh new products that epitomise the future of retail, providing effective solutions and quality for both retailers and customers.
Another bit of advice is to make the best of the key gifting events throughout the year, and this issue we focus on Mother’s Day and Easter, while also showcasing products ideal to stock for anniversaries and weddings, as well as our consistent round-up of new products and industry news.
It’s an issue packed with newness, fresh companies and an in-depth industry insight. We hope you love it and I look forward to seeing you at Spring Fair!
Enjoy the issue,
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
Stockwell Ceramics is pleased to announce the arrival of its new black Labrador brooch, which has just joined the many coloured pack of old favourites.
This is proving to be a huge success among their large following of devoted dog lovers with its subtle application of a beautiful heritage William Morris design. Take a look at the extensive range of animal and Heritage brooches on their website.
www.stockwellceramics.co.uk
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A new survey by the GCVA has revealed that reward-based incentives are key to customer loyalty in a cost-of-living crisis. Research reveals two in five (40 percent) UK consumers would be more loyal to a retailer that offered modest rewards or incentives, such as a £50 gift card, as people continue to seek ways to reduce the impact of the cost of living crisis. The survey of more than 1,000 UK adults, commissioned by the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA), found that just under half of households are worse off than they were this time last year, with 12 percent experiencing a significant impact on their personal finances. As a result, people are looking for more ways to earn and save.
Leading experiential learning company,Impact, gives an insight into the benefits of workplace diversity. FTSE 350 businesses are paying more attention to diversity amongst their senior team candidates than ever before. The percentage of seats filled by ethnically diverse directors has risen to 22 percent. When it comes to gender balance, it has been found that 54 percent of new board seats have been taken by women, showing that companies are moving in the right direction. But why is workplace diversity becoming such a priority? One of the most obvious benefits is that organisations can gain precious insight from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Impact, a world-leading expert in experiential learning, looks at ways in which diversity can enhance a business's operations and how it can be implemented effectively.
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