The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) is delighted to announce that Toy Fair 2024 has sold out five months ahead of the show opening and will expand into the Upper West Hall to accommodate the growing demand for space. The UK's largest toy, game and hobby trade show, which will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024, will take place at Olympia London from the 23rd-25th January 2024. More than 200 exhibiting companies will be occupying the Grand and National halls on both levels- and now also part of the Upper West Hall. One of the stands to occupy the Upper West Hall will be TOMY who are returning to the show in 2024.
Posted: 21 August 2023
Renowned for its inspirational and insightful content, Autumn Fair has announced this year's focus will be on home & gifting trends and sustainability with dedicated days for each. Visitors to the show, taking place from the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham, are invited to attend trend workshops with leading global futures agency TrendBible, sustainability sessions with Products of Change, as well as presentations offering trade show advice for new businesses, how to navigate through challenging economic times, and motivational masterclasses – all taking place on the Inspiring Retail Stage & Moda Catwalk in Hall 8 which will also host the high energy trend-led catwalk shows.
Posted: 19 August 2023
Pure Table Top has something for every type of Christmas wish list this festive season; for foodies, interiors addicts, stocking fillers, Secret Santas, dog lovers, colour fans and everyone in between, starting from just £8. As a newly Certified B Corp, customers can be reassured that Pure Table Top works to design, manufacture and promote homeware products that are elegant, innovative and responsibly sourced.
Posted: 18 August 2023
Pure London, the UK's largest Festival of Fashion, has announced that from February 2024 Just Around The Corner (JATC) will unite with Pure London to create Pure London x JATC, sitting under Hyve's retail division umbrella.
The first combined show will take place on the 11th – 13th February 2024 at Olympia London and will offer buyers a transformed show with an increased number of inspirational fashion designers and brands.
Posted: 16 August 2023
New for AWS 2023, Adams & Mack are excited to introduce an exquisite collection of Christmas decorations and gifts. Renowned for its luxury door knockers, these new products are captivating replicas of their popular designs. Made by hand using traditional methods and recycled materials, this nature-inspired collection of Christmas gifts will delight animal lovers and enthusiasts of artisan craftsmanship alike. Among the highlights of the collection are the brand-new candles, thoughtfully designed to showcase the beauty of Cora, the Bee and Manston, the Fox.
Posted: 16 August 2023
The Big Christmas Wishlist 2023 will be the first-ever awards of The Big Christmas Press Show, now in its sixth year. This highly anticipated event will exclusively reveal the winners at a special presentation on the morning of the show, on Wednesday 13th September. CIJ Group is proud to introduce the esteemed panel of industry experts, carefully selected by renowned 'Queen of Christmas', and founder of The Big Christmas Press Show, Courtney Rogers. The experts represent excellence in various key areas and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the judging process.
Posted: 15 August 2023
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season as We Love Seasons proudly announces the launch of its newest Christmas collection, blending the essence of hygge, Scandinavian heritage, and contemporary aesthetics. This festive assortment is sure to delight customers seeking a warm and inviting ambiance for their celebrations. We Love Seasons sells decorations and gifts for Valentines, Easter, Halloween and Christmas; owner Malene adds...
Posted: 14 August 2023
A multi-million pound industry, the wedding market is still continuing it's pre-covid growth with no signs of diminishing anytime soon. Looking for the ultimate addition to your wedding day gift offering for big-day buyers? Look no further, Who Icons, seamlessly combines refined luxury with a touch of casual elegance, creating the ultimate personalised wedding gift. Who Icons understands that love stories are unique, and so should be the gifts that commemorate them. Its exquisite collection of handcrafted treasures is meticulously designed to captivate the hearts of discerning couples
Posted: 11 August 2023
Launching at Autumn Fair 2023 is Connect @ Autumn Fair, a new way for the retail community to connect and collaborate. Making history, the new connections programme will give exhibitors more visibility than ever before, and buyers the opportunity to plan and pre-schedule double opt-in meetings before the show opens. Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Blue Diamond, Hillier Garden Centres, Card Factory, Coney's, Robert Dyas, Walt Disney Co., Holland & Barrett, Wilkies, Artistic Gift Boutique, Avon Cosmetics, Sterling Home, and Moonpig are amongst the thousands of leading retailers who have already registered.
Posted: 9 August 2023
Rutland-based gift brand Paper Plane is celebrating securing its 500th independent stockist. Having started out with a £50 investment in some Christmas cards in 2014, founders Laura Harvey and Jack Thorpe have continually reinvested into the company, adding new lines and ranges to the point where, today, they have 500 indie stockists, over 125,000 online sales and a string of High Street successes. Jack says: "We're still pinching ourselves that what started as a few boxes of cards and envelopes in our dining room has turned into our full-time jobs.
Posted: 9 August 2023
