Toy Fair 2020 now sold out!
The British Toy and Hobby Association [BTHA] announced that exhibition space at Toy Fair 2020 has now completely sold...
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The British Toy and Hobby Association [BTHA] announced that exhibition space at Toy Fair 2020 has now completely sold...
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It’s good to be back – and what an issue to start with: the Autumn Fair preview! We have a huge showcase, starting on page 81. So have a flick through, and mark down the stand numbers now to make sure you make the most of your time at the NEC. If you’re travelling to London, we have a Top Drawer Autumn preview on page 61. And if you’re travelling further afield, read all about Bangkok’s STYLE Fair on page 77. Plus, there’s a new show in town! Purify Living will be debuting at the Business Design Centre, Islington, in October – we have the lowdown in our On With The Show pages, so diarise the date and check it out!
With Christmas just around the corner, we also have our Christmas gift guide – Part 2 of two. There’s also a toys & games feature, women’s accessories and, of course, our Brand Spanking New pages – there really are some stunning items out there. I was spoilt for choice as to what to feature!
I look forward to seeing many of you in Birmingham in September. Until then, enjoy the rest of our lovely British summer.
Rachel Westall, 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
How dreamy is this festive collection? Jan Constantine is delighted to launch her heavenly deep blue and classic red Christmas Collection. Inspired by celestial skies and starry nights these beautiful collectors' pieces are made from felt wool, appliquéd and hand embroidered with Christmas scenes, silhouettes and stars, stitched with antique gold thread and embellished with gold sequins.
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Kirsten Wilson, owner of Hello Day, talks to Gift Focus about the company’s award-winning planners so popular with mothers of school-aged children, as well as teachers and students... read more
Cash facts: Dave Stallon, commercial director at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), looks at the changing payment landscape... read more
Here's the results of our previous poll where we asked...When are you planning on decorating your retail outlet for Christmas?
