Gibsons Games, the Surrey based jigsaw puzzles and games company, are delighted to share their 2025 Impact report. From their Kings Award for Enterprise, to supporting the careers of young people and delivering on their brand promise, 2025 was an eventful year.
As a certified B Corporation, tracking their progress is an important part of their people and planet journey, ensuring they not only continue to improve, but keep it central to who they are as a brand.
Kate Gibson comments 'An impact report tells a story. It speaks of who you are and how you've delivered on the things that matter during the previous year'
Posted: 2 November 2026
Garden retailers are missing an opportunity to drive year-round demand by concentrating promotional activity around the spring peak, when consumer purchasing is already at its strongest, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
GlobalData's latest report, "UK Retail Hot Topics: Gardening 2026," reveals that 70.9 percent of consumers begin purchasing gardening products between March and May. However, younger shoppers offer retailers a route to more consistent demand throughout the year. Consumers aged 25-34 are the least likely to have access to a garden or outdoor space (69.2 percent have garden access), which helps explain why they are also the most likely age group to purchase gardening products all year round (35.7 percent).
Posted: 26 October 2026
Inside Out Toys has been appointed sole UK distributor for the award-winning Wheelybug and Trybike brands, strengthening its position as one of the UK's leading suppliers of premium children's ride-ons.
The appointment has been made by Co&Co Lab BV, the Dutch family business led by brothers Pim and Alex Coopmans. Co&Co owns an innovative portfolio of children's brands including Trybike, CoConuts helmets, PL-UG Tent Kits and most recently Wheelybug, and has selected Inside Out Toys as its UK distribution partner for the next phase of growth.
The move follows the forthcoming retirement of founder and joint managing directors of Hippychick, Julia and Jeremy Minchin, who have successfully represented Wheelybug and Trybike throughout the UK for many years.
Posted: 19 October 2026
Wax Lyrical, one of the UK's leading heritage home fragrance brands, has announced the launch of its new e-commerce platform, giving consumers the opportunity to purchase its collections directly.
Previously only available through retail partners, the new online destination brings Wax Lyrical's candles, reed diffusers and home fragrance products together in one easy-toshop space. Customers can now browse the full range, discover fragrance inspiration and have their favourite products delivered directly to their door.
The launch marks an exciting new chapter for Wax Lyrical, creating a more direct relationship with its customers while making it simpler than ever to enjoy its fragrances at home or find a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Posted: 12 October 2026
The Home & Gift Association is urging affected businesses across the home and gift sector to engage with a new Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) review that could have important implications for ceramic product sourcing, pricing and supply chains.
The review, launched on 20 July 2026, will examine the effectiveness of existing anti-dumping measures on ceramic tableware and kitchenware imported from China and assess whether current duties remain appropriate.
The investigation follows evidence identified by the TRA showing that imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China increased by 22 percent between 2023 and 2025, while import values fell significantly during the same period. The Authority will now consider whether existing duties continue to offset unfair trading practices and protect UK industry.
Posted: 8 October 2026
The Giftware Association has announced a significant evolution of its organisation, unveiling its new identity as the Home & Gift Association. The rebrand follows an extensive twelve-month period of consultation, member feedback, and strategic planning, designed to ensure the association continues to reflect the changing landscape of the industries it serves. The new name recognises the growing diversity of the sector and strengthens the organisation's position as the collective voice for businesses operating across giftware, homeware and stationery categories.
Posted: 28 July 2026
The recipients of The King's Awards for Enterprise have been announced, celebrating the achievements of outstanding businesses from across the UK and Channel Islands and recognising their vital contribution to economic growth and improving lives.
This year marks a significant milestone for the Awards, as they celebrate 60 years since the first honours were conferred in 1966. Established in 1965, the programme has since recognised more than 8,000 exceptional UK businesses, highlighting the strength,innovation,and ambition of British enterprise.
To mark this anniversary year – and to ensure the Awards continue to reflect the evolving landscape of UK business – a new category has been introduced: The King's Award for Enterprise – Young Founder.
Posted: 20 July 2026
Fanattik has announced the renewal and significant expansion of its licensing agreement with Hasbro.
This extended partnership covers the iconic brands of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Magic: The Gathering and Transformers, and now adds Power Rangers and Baldur's Gate 3 (one of the highest rated video games of all time set in the universe of D&D), to the Fanattik's portfolio. The agreement also introduces new product categories including gifts, homewares, home décor and collectibles, plus opens the Japanese market for several titles.
"We already supply pop culture retailers in Europe, Australasia, MENA and North America. Japan is a market we wanted to focus on with titles such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, which is very popular in this market." says Anthony Marks, CEO Fanattik.
Posted: 6 July 2026
Gibsons, the UK-based family games and puzzle company, has announced a major sustainability milestone: the protection of 2 million trees through purchases made on its website, in partnership with environmental organisation One Tribe.
Since launching the partnership, every puzzle or game purchased directly from the Gibsons website has contributed to rainforest protection, helping to safeguard biodiversity and reduce CO emissions. The milestone reflects the collective impact of conscious consumer choices and Gibsons' ongoing commitment to putting people and planet at the heart of its business. As a Certified B Corporation, Gibsons is committed to using business as a force for good.
Posted: 30 June 2026
More than 6,000 businesses have already signed up to support UK Small Business Week 2026 within days of its pre-launch campaign, with thousands more expected to join before the national movement officially begins next week.
The initiative, created by Nigel Botterill's Entrepreneurs Circle, is calling on Britain to get behind the small businesses keeping towns, high streets and local economies alive.
Running from June 1–7, UK Small Business Week aims to celebrate the real people behind Britain's independent businesses while encouraging consumers to actively support them.
"Small businesses are the people opening up early, staying late and taking risks every single day," said Botterill.
Posted: 28 May 2026