With no tradeshows currently available, the team at Puckator has launched a virtual showroom.The company says, "We have prepared a virtual showroom for you all to enjoy while waiting for the trade fairs to resume. It is easily accessible, just visit www.puckator.co.uk and scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you will find a direct link to the virtual showroom. "You can tour the showroom at your own pace, looking at all the different collections and click in on specific products that tickle your fancy.... read more
Posted: 24 February 2021
Blue Eyed Sun has won five categories at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021, including the inaugural People's Choice Award voted for by the public.Shortlisted six times at this year's Gift of the Year Awards, the eco-friendly giftware distributors of Bioloco products and BambooCup by chic.mic was thrilled to be selected as Finalists in four categories (Ethical, Contemporary, Own Label and Kitchen & Dining) with four separate new products. The company went on to win the top prize in each.... read more
Posted: 22 February 2021
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced a new licensee for outdoor pots, one of its key gardening categories. The four-year license has been awarded to Woodlodge Products, the UK's leading supplier of garden pots and gardenware.The first products in the partnership will be launched to retailers for pre-order in September 2021. They will be distributed to retail outlets from January 2022.Although the partnership is still in its early stages, Woodlodge is already making preliminary plans for the first range. It will include both classic and modern designs and a full selection of sizes to accommodate any outdoor space. The final version of the first range will also incorporate standard terracotta, glazed and fibre clay pots.... read more
Posted: 3 February 2021
Enesco has announced the launch of its virtual showroom to accommodate customers during the recent government lockdown.The company says, "We have now launched our new virtual showroom. With current restrictions meaning we cannot welcome you in person, we bring our new showroom directly to your home, office or even your car! View our virtual showroom anywhere, anytime – everything links to our website www.enesco.co.uk, which has all the details of our January product launch. You can place orders, check stock and order the latest pre-packs at your convenience 24/7."... read more
Posted: 4 January 2021
Chronicle Books announced today the acquisition of Wild + Wolf's three signature game & toy brands: Petit Collage, eco-friendly toys and gifts with high play value for babies and young children; Ridley's Games, imaginative and original trend-led games for all ages, including bestsellers like Avocado Smash, Selfish, and Drawsome; and Games Room, trivia decks and games featuring bespoke, iconic designs.The acquisition spans approximately 350 active SKUs and more than 10,000 existing retail partners across 60 countries. New products will continue to be produced under the Petit Collage, Ridley's Games, and Games Room brand identities.... read more
Posted: 23 November 2020
Joe Davies has reported an uplift in sales of LED and light up lines, a sales surge and this is predicted to continue as the nights draw in with the clocks going back. The extensive range of tea-lights, burners and lanterns are the perfect gift or self-purchase to create an inviting and cosy feel in any shop or home. According to the company, "Many retailers use our attractive LED string lights to drape around retail displays and gain extra additional sales. With larger pieces available, such as moving flame lanterns, they really do have something for every type of retailer.... read more
Posted: 16 November 2020
Caroline Mickler Ltd has teamed up with Iconic Images to represent Norman Parkinson, one of the most important and celebrated fashion photographers of the twentieth century, on a range of licensed stationery, ceramics, apparel and gift products.... read more
Posted: 25 September 2020
Mad Beauty has expanded its Princess collection with new Pop Princess. Following the success of the company's original Disney Princess range over the last three years, it was time to update and bring in some new, exciting and on trend products. Shopping habits have also changed so the design team made the decision to focus on a more varied offering such as hair slides, head band and mask sets, and mini eyeshadow palettes.... read more
Posted: 21 September 2020
Lesser and Pavey bring to the marketplace face masks and scarf masks that not only offer quality protection, they act as a fashion accessory too. The masks come in six designs, with black, white and pink patterns; floral and camouflage and tie dye; stars and planets, and paisley.... read more
Posted: 17 September 2020
Building on its successful collaboration with Action for Children, Rocket Licensing, which manages the UK rights for The Very Hungry Caterpillar through the worldwide agent The Joester Loria Group, has launched a new campaign targeting families who sign up to donate to the organisation regularly.... read more
Posted: 3 September 2020