Selbrae House reports record year of sales; up 40 percent year on year
Scottish gift and homeware business, Selbrae House, has recorded a record year...
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Selbrae House reports record year of sales; up 40 percent year on year
Scottish gift and homeware business, Selbrae House, has recorded a record year...
Autumn Fair & Moda deliver record orders
Millions of pounds worth of business was generated during the last four days at the UK's leading home, gift...
New hand care production underway in Cumbria for Wax Lyrical
Wax Lyrical, the UK's largest home fragrance manufacturer, has completed the build of...
Theo Paphitis discusses Hybrid Retailing at Autumn Fair
On day three of the UK's leading home, gift and fashion show, Autumn Fair co-located with...
With the show season now fully under way, many of you will have enjoyed the delights of visiting Home & Gift in person, and will no doubt be reaping the benefits of the unrivalled opportunities that come from meeting and greeting face-to- face, and being able to physically touch and see the products you want to stock in store. And with Boris Johnson having pressed the button on freedom day back in July, we’re delighted to be previewing Autumn Fair this issue, which will also be taking place as a physical show. Check out our profile on page 43, as well as a spotlight on some exhibitors from page 45. Of course, the shows don’t end there, and we also delve into the goings on of Top Drawer, London Stationery Show, GLEE, HOMI and Brand Licensing on pages 53, 59, 63, 64, and 67 respectively. This issue also plays host to our second bumper feature on Christmas products. A profitable time for most retailers, it will hopefully be a different ball game from last year when stores were forced to close at the worst possible time. To that end, head to 78 to get a glimpse of what to stock during the festive period!
We also take a look at toys and games, greeting cards and women’s jewellery and accessories, as well as a bumper new product showcase to whet our appetites for all the amazing British design coming to market.
Louise Prance-Miles, 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
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Setting up a new business is no easy feat, it takes planning, time and dedication. Once you have made a bit of a name for yourself, have started to build up some brand awareness and a customer base, as well as a comfortable number of sales every month, it's only a matter of time before you start thinking about the next step. in this article, Sara Davies discusses business strategies that will help grow your confidence and grow your business.... read more
Any buyer will know that the process of purchasing holds more than meets the eye. Equally, any salesperson will know that your pitch should be perfectly tailored to your audience. But what about when that audience is from overseas? The cultural differences in US and UK retail buying are more numerous than you might think. So, what can we learn from purchasing across the pond? Retail expert, Tim Bush, shared his expert insights into the mind of a US buyer at Spring Fair @Home. Discover his top tips for taking your brand across the pond.... read more
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