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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.
Now the magazine also incorporates Attire Accessories, which is aimed at fashion accessory buyers. Visit the Attire Accessories website.
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As the market continues to evolve at pace, the need for retailers and suppliers to stay informed, agile and opportunity-focused has never been greater. In this issue of Gift Focus, we explore a number of the key commercial and policy developments shaping the industry right now – from digital acceleration to packaging innovation and the changing regulatory landscape.
Online retail remains one of the fastest-moving areas of our sector, so in one of our business features we examine how rapid growth in online retail, paper-based innovations, and EU regulatory changes are transforming secondary and protective packaging, meanwhile FSB Policy Chair Tina McKenzie explains why the Federation of Small Businesses is calling for a comprehensive and regular national study of ethnic minority entrepreneurship – a timely and important discussion for the SME community.
Alongside these broader issues, this issue also brings together a strong line-up of commercial features designed to support buying decisions in the months ahead. Our Father’s Day focus highlights key categories to help retailers maximise this important gifting occasion, while Made in Britain puts the spotlight on homegrown brands and the continued appeal of provenance and craftsmanship.
We also delve into two consistently high-performing sectors: Stationery, where innovation and design continue to drive sales, and Candles & Home Fragrance, a category where scent, sustainability and storytelling remain powerful tools at the till.
As always, our aim is to provide insight, inspiration and practical support for the months ahead.
Please do keep in touch – we love to hear from our readers!
Louise Prance, Editor
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Louise x
Pyramid International continues to build momentum in the stationery category with a Back to School range designed to combine everyday practicality with strong character appeal.
As retailers prepare for the next school season, the collection offers a wide selection of licensed stationery formats that work across both school essentials and gifting. For 2026, the range introduces a mix of proven formats alongside newer stationery concepts designed to add interest on shelves. Core products include erasable gel pens, topper pens, exercise books and stationery sets, all of which continue to perform strongly with younger consumers looking for fun yet practical school supplies. These essentials are complemented by more distinctive pieces such as Luxe Slider Notebooks, which bring a premium feel to the category through their unique sliding mechanism and high-quality finishes.
Pyramid's portfolio includes a wide selection of globally recognised brands, including Minecraft, Harry Potter, Stitch, Hello Kitty and K-Pop Demon Hunters, giving retailers the flexibility to create character-led displays that appeal to different age groups and interests. As Back to School approaches, retailers can benefit from ranges that combine repeat-purchase essentials with more standout formats that add visual interest to stationery bays.
Supported by Pyramid International's in-house design expertise and one of the largest licensed portfolios in the industry, the Back to School collection provides retailers with reliable formats that encourage repeat sales while keeping displays engaging and relevant. www.pyramidinternational.com
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Applications for exhibition space at Toy Fair 2027 are now officially open via the Toy Fair website. Organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA), Toy Fair will once again return to Olympia, London, from the 19th to 21st January 2027, spanning the iconic Grand, National and Upper West Halls for three dynamic days of business, networking and product discovery.
This Q&A with Amelia Gallichan, Sales and Marketing Assistant at Exacompta Clairefontaine, explores the company's transformation from Tollit & Harvey to Exaclair Ltd, and what that shift has meant for growth, design and the wider stationery sector. Exacompta Clairefontaine is a French company with a long and respected history in the stationery and creative industries, dating back to 1858. Over the years, the group has expanded internationally, with subsidiaries and operations across the globe, including in Japan, the US, and Europe.
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