Wax Lyrical launches new E-Commerce website
Wax Lyrical, one of the UK's leading heritage home fragrance brands, has announced the launch of its new...
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Wax Lyrical launches new E-Commerce website
Wax Lyrical, one of the UK's leading heritage home fragrance brands, has announced the launch of its new...
HGA encourages members to engage with trade review
The Home & Gift Association is urging affected businesses across the home and gift sector to...
SANTORO SECURES KEY RETAIL ACCOUNTS FOR CHRISTMAS 2026
SANTORO is delighted to announce that its 3D Pop Up greetings will be stocked by two of the...
Paperworld Middle East postponed to September 2027
Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organiser of Paperworld Middle East, the region's leading...
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
Arran Sense of Scotland has partnered with Lagg Distillery to launch a new Single Malt fragranced Whisky Candle. A rich, atmospheric home fragrance inspired by the craftsmanship, character and the ritual of whisky-making on the Isle of Arran. Created on the island, the collaboration brings together two brands rooted in island life, celebrating a connection between land, sea, scent and spirit. Co-created with the distillery to reflect the warmth and complexity associated with Lagg's peated single malt whisky, the candle captures the essence of the distillery experience through scent from smoky fires and ageing oak casks to the stillness of the island landscape that surrounds it. Opening with notes of malted barley and soft spice, the fragrance unfolds into a heart of honeyed sherry and worn leather, before settling into a deep base of peat smoke, tobacco and oak. The result is a refined, warming scent designed to bring the spirit of Arran indoors. Launching as part of the evolving ARRAN home collection, the candle reflects growing demand for more immersive, character-led home fragrance and gifting experiences, combining the sensory world of whisky with contemporary interiors and lifestyle. www.arran.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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