Sheffield-based company GB eye Ltd. is set to cut the ribbon on the expansion of its warehouse facilities, as it takes on a new unit in response to increased online sales as consumer buying trends shift during the prolonged lockdown.With the surge in online retailing, leading giftware licensee GB eye is opening an additional warehouse to efficiently serve its online fulfilment process. Working closely with its internal logistics team, the warehouse will look to cater for the processing and packing of Amazon and GBPosters.com consumer orders whilst the main warehouse will continue to serve its retail customer orders.... read more
Posted: 6 November 2020
As the UK heads into a second lockdown, it's more important than ever to stress that Gift Focus is here to support you. Both the editorial and sales teams are all systems go, and know that getting your brand out to the right people is more important than ever given the ongoing show cancellations. Editorial submissions are now being taken for the January/February issue of Gift Focus, our biggest of the year, with editor Louise Prance still covering Spring Fair exhibitors, Moda, Pure London and many other features. If you were planning to exhibit at the shows and are now worried about the reduced visibility of your product due to its cancellation – fear not!... read more
Posted: 5 November 2020
Hyve Group, the organiser of Spring Fair, together with the co-located Jewellery & Watch and Fashion (JWF) and Glee at Spring Fair, have announced that the physical show has now been cancelled and will be replaced with its Spring Fair @Home virtual event. Moda, the national footwear show, also organised by Hyve and planned to co-locate at Spring Fair 2021, also announced changes to its scheduled 2021 event.Due to new UK government restrictions on the reopening of business conferences and exhibition halls, Spring Fair will no longer take place in February 2021. The next planned home, gift and fashion retail event will be Autumn Fair, together with Moda, at the NEC Birmingham on 5th-8th September 2021, while Spring Fair will return as an in-person event, 6th-10th February 2022.... read more
Posted: 5 November 2020
The National Gallery Company, in collaboration with PureJewels, has launched its first jewellery collection inspired by the new Artemisia exhibition, on show at the National Gallery in London.According to a press release, "In 17th-century Europe, at a time when women artists were not easily accepted, Artemisia Gentileschi was exceptional. She challenged conventions and defied expectations to become a successful Italian Baroque artist and one of the greatest storytellers of her time."... read more
Posted: 4 November 2020
Scotland's Trade Fair Spring has announced that it will become a virtual event in 2021 due to ongoing implications of COVID-19. The virtual event will remain online throughout 2021 to provide a resource for buyers all year. It will be available for them to dip in and out of when they are sourcing new suppliers and new ideas. Buyers have become used to using show websites as a sourcing tool throughout the year so Scotland's Trade Fair online will continue to provide this service.... read more
Posted: 3 November 2020
The first UK wellbeing and personal protection subscription boxes, Curakit, have been launched into the UK.Targeted at businesses, the personal protection and wellbeing subscription boxes enable employers to help protect and care for their employees by sending monthly Curakit boxes direct to the homes or desks of employees. In a world where personal protective equipment and physical and mental wellness is more important than ever, Curakit is an easy and affordable solution for UK businesses in a post-pandemic world.... read more
Posted: 30 October 2020
An EU decision, that follows joint negotiations between the UK Government and EU Commission, confirms that there will be no reciprocity between EU27 and UK designers on unregistered Community design protection. This would appear to be diametrically opposed to the joint and agreed ambition that there would be a level playing field for agreement on the Intellectual Property Chapter. It leaves designers in the United Kingdom vulnerable to copying from EU27. This document from ACID provides further detail...... read more
Posted: 29 October 2020
Lesser and Pavey has launched new decorative ceramic oil warmers. The flickering flame and scents of the 'Desire' ranges continues to grow in colours and fragrances. New decorative ceramic oil warmers are added to this fragrance range. They are available in the three colours with wax melts in sold in three assorted fragrances to accompany them. Warmers are big business at the moment, in particular with use of the wax melts as they bring warmth and a homely feeling.... read more
Posted: 28 October 2020
Jewellery and accessories brand Miss Milly has collaborated with local designer Michelle Robinson to offer a new range of pick-up gifts and bold earrings to retailers. The new range includes magnetic hearts sent on sentiment cards with a choice of phrases, pocket hug heart keyrings and glittery earrings with silver-plated hooks. The products are made to order within a week and are shipped separately from other Miss Milly products.... read more
Posted: 26 October 2020
ExaClair, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine group, has launched brand new Clairefontaine Multi-Paper Pads to provide fun, creative and convenient paper crafting options. One pad comprises a variety of assorted papers, including print, tracing and textured designs to offer a one-stop shop for paper-crafting enthusiasts. The collection is available in various styles and themes including a seasonal Christmas Green, fun and colourful California Dream and modern and funky Safari.... read more
Posted: 26 October 2020