New from the Eco-friendly Card Co is a small collection of charity Christmas card packs for The Wildlife Trusts featuring artwork by illustrator Ralph Steadman. Best known for his satirical cartoons in the New Statesman and Rolling Stone magazines, the Christmas designs originate from the Gonzovation Trilogy, books written by Ralph Steadman and Ceri Levy which tell the stories of the dangers faced by so many creatures today and the work being carried out to help and protect them. The Christmas cards are printed on 100% recycled board and come with 100% recycled envelopes packed in compostable cornstarch bags.
Posted: 25 October 2023
This adorable personalised Tiny Tatty Teddy® height chart from Personalised Memento Company is a wonderful way to record your little one's height as they grow! Made from a durable vinyl material, this height chart can be used and treasured year after year. Adorned with a cute design, it makes a functional display piece in any home. Keep an eye out for the full product range coming soon! With a wide range of styles to choose from – all available to be effortlessly personalised, PMC supply gifts for all occasions, all year round.
Posted: 23 October 2023
With its earthy finishes and rustic appeal, the Terra range introduces a brand new reactive glaze with a calm Ecru and Sage base. Firing at high temperatures has naturally incorporated Terra's signature scorched speckles, giving each individual piece a unique look. This well-rounded collection includes everything you need for the kitchen and table, ranging from serveware to baking dishes. Featuring fine diagonal ribbing and vintage look short stems, our Katrina glassware range is sure to become a customer favourite! We've made sure to include all of the best-selling shapes, and they are dishwasher safe, making them practical as well as gorgeous. Each glass is mouth blown by skilled craftsman, making every piece unique.
Posted: 20 October 2023
Toadstools and Mushrooms are back in trend this season and Joe Davies have embraced this trend with two exciting new ranges – Glow Mushrooms are a collection of mushroom shaped LED lamps in various sizes with a wood look base and pretty pastels, grey and white tops making them ideal to go with any home décor. These lights add a magical touch to your home, especially as nights start to get longer in the Autumn. In addition to the LED light up mushrooms Joe Davies also offer the Magical Mushroom range. These ceramic mushrooms come in different shapes and sizes and feature a mottled finished glaze, the unique finish in stunning colours such as reds, greens, blues and greys give each mushroom a distinct appearance, making each one look different. These decorative pieces will look good in the home or garden, there is even a mushroom bird house to hang in the trees
Posted: 18 October 2023
According to the latest annual report on the toy sector, Lego is the UK's most prominent toy store in 2023. The report, conducted by Salience Search Marketing, analysed 11 crucial performance indicators, including year-on-year visibility, search volume trends, and brand awareness, for toy stores to reveal the names dominating the industry. Through analysing the number of monthly searches for each brand and calculating an owned social score which combines the number of followers and engagement rate across major social platforms for each brand, the report unveils the most prominent brands in the sector.
Posted: 16 October 2023
Over three quarters of all stands are already secured for Scotland's Trade Fair Spring which takes place from 21st-23rd January 2024 at the SEC, Glasgow. With a healthy re-booking, on top of what hopes to be one of the busiest tourist seasons ever, the Show is looking to be a smasher of a Show. The Show will feature the best of what Scotland has to offer in terms of gifts, homeware, fashion, textiles, jewellery and crafts. A clearer identification system for Scottish producers will also ensure easier navigation around the show.
Posted: 13 October 2023
Just Around the Corner (JATC) SS24 saw the show's debut in Wapping's Tobacco Dock event space. The venue's stunning aesthetics, a series of stunning wood beamed halls with oodles of natural light with excellent accessibility for both buyers and brands all connected with an outdoor courtyard housing JATC's baristas serving up their complimentary delectable treats for everyone to savour throughout the day. Buyers from independents and keys alike came out in force and perused the products on show, which included over X40 brands new to JATC...
Posted: 11 October 2023
Registration is now open for the January Furniture Show (JFS) which is set to make a triumphant return to the NEC Birmingham on the 21-24th January.
The 2024 edition of the highly anticipated show is introducing a host of new exciting additions which will enhance visitors' experience and sourcing process.
Returning in full force across 4 halls at the NEC Birmingham, JFS will welcome over 400 exhibitors along with over 20,000 of the UK's most important buyers including senior decision makers from key retailers.
Plus, for the 2nd year running the Home Interiors Show will be taking over Hall 2 with the best interior accessories and lighting options.
Posted: 11 October 2023
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the appointment of family-run fragrance business Freckleface as the RHS licensee for products in the home fragrance category. The first RHS/Freckleface range was launched at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival on the Freckleface stand. A substantial range of Freckleface products launched under the RHS brand will include candles, reed diffusers, fragrance oils, wax melts, room sprays, gift sets and more.
Posted: 9 October 2023
Ziggle Baby, the multi-award-winning baby gift brand, has recently commissioned research into the current demand and availability of baby gifts within garden centres.
The survey, which was conducted in June 2023, targeted females aged 25-45 who have bought or received a baby gift in the last 12 months.
The results showed a huge opportunity as 85 percent of respondents said they are interested in buying baby gifts from their local garden centre. The implication is that garden centres are clearly a type of retail environment of choice to browse and purchase baby gifts.
The relaxed browsing atmosphere with easy parking, everything on ground level, wide aisles and cafes is highly suitable for parents and extended families with prams, cars and accessibility concerns.
Posted: 6 October 2023
