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Stationery brand STABILO is launching the 'Cute Edition' range in January 2026, designed to encourage creativity among children through design and emotional connection. The Cute Edition – Animal Vibes introduces new designs across BOSS mini, point 88, Pen 68 and Trio thick. Each design is based on animal characters representing specific emotions, including Sleepy Sloth and Curious Meerkat.
The range is intended to create engagement while helping children recognise and explore emotions in an accessible way. Traditionally targeting six- to nine-year-olds with functional products, STABILO has identified growing demand for more emotive and design-led stationery. Market research conducted with InnoLab, involving over 200 children, found that animal-themed products were particularly popular across a mixed-gender audience.
www.stabilo.com
Parkminster enters 2026 with a new look and an expanding product portfolio designed to help independent retailers stand out in a crowded home fragrance market. The refreshed branding combines classic apothecary styling – inspired by vintage medicine bottles and packaging – with a clean, modern aesthetic suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors. The new labelling has received a positive response from stockists and customers. Each product displays the stockist's name, reinforcing Parkminster's commitment to the high street, as well as freshness and small-batch craftsmanship. This detail builds trust and creates a connection between maker, retailer and end customer.
www.parkminster.co.uk
Dunoon kicks off 2026 with a trio of exciting new mugs, combining bold designs, playful charm, and the artistry Dunoon is known for. From characterful animals to sophisticated patterns, these new additions are perfect for gift-givers, collectors, or anyone looking to brighten their daily tea or coffee. www.dunoonmugs.co.uk
Repeat Repeat's new Festival Range bone china mugs can be personalised to proclaim There's No Place Like...your town, village or anywhere that you think is special. The items can be produced in small qualities. Some place names come as standard. Available in four designs, which reflect the company's passion for the colours and graphic styling of The Festival of Britain held in 1951. www.repeatrepeat.co.uk
The creative team behind British lifestyle brand Toasted Crumpet are delighted to introduce Floh – a fresh, trend-led brand that brings a contemporary twist to Toasted Crumpet's signature botanical style, celebrating modern design and playful use of colour.
Thoughtfully curated and consciously formed, Floh reflects British-made craftsmanship and a continued commitment to environmental and ethical responsibility. Floh's launch collections feature beautifully designed, mindfully made lifestyle, gifting and greeting card products that add a joyful touch to the everyday.
www.toastedcrumpet.co.uk
Colourful chaos, curated. Helio Ferretti's new drop is packed with statement stationery, quirky kitchenware, and full-on maximalist magic. Playful, bold, and totally extra – shop the vibe and level up your space now! www.oliolson.com
Bring rustic charm to your displays with the Cottage Garden Tin Range from Joe Davies. Featuring watering cans, buckets, jugs, and milk churn planters, each piece is beautifully decorated with delicate wildflowers, bees, and butterflies – perfect for gifts, planters, or home décor. www.joedavies.co.uk
Let your senses wander through an enchanted forest of fragrance this autumn with the new spellbinding Yankee Candle Fantastical Fall collection from Enesco. This captivating range is designed to stir the imagination and bring warmth, comfort and a touch of whimsy to your customers homes this season. www.enesco.co.uk
Lesser & Pavey brings to the marketplace Elements reactive glaze range of tableware which includes mugs, cup and saucer, jug, delightful tea pot, canister for storage of beverages, sugar and cream jug and traditional butter dish that are rapidly returning to the tabletop. Each piece is hand glazed and features a wonderful, scalloped tones of grey edging. The gift packaging reflects the quality of the range and colouring. www.leonardo.co.uk
Sunshine Lane is proud to introduce the Anxiety Toolkit, a new product that is already becoming a standout success in the wellbeing sector. Designed for immediate, on-the-go use, this toolkit offers retailers a unique and genuinely supportive self-care item for their customers. The Anxiety Toolkit is a compact, 45-card deck designed as a discreet, powerful companion for immediate anxiety management. www.sunshinelane.co.uk