Andersen Press, publishers of the popular picture book character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, has recently signed four partners to its growing licensing and brand extension programme: The Puppet Company is launching Elmer hand puppets, Pawprint Family is creating badges and awards, publisher Immediate Media will create Elmer projects for their leading crafting titles and Kabode will collaborate on a special Elmer collection of infant bedding. These companies, alongside bags and aprons licensee, Petit Jour, will be launching brand new Elmer products in 2023. The partnerships were brokered by licensing agency, Metrostar.
Posted: 6 May 2023
Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn has re-positioned itself as the first show of the autumn buying season. Taking place at the SEC, Glasgow from 20-21 Aug 2023, the Show gives buyers better timing for Christmas buying, allows them to top up for autumn and gives them an early snapshot at 2024 ranges.
Over a third of exhibitors at the Show are new, offering greater variety and a wider selection of gifts. Ones to look out for are Enesco, Swole Panda, Shu Da Living, Kate Trouw, Academie and Cairn Candle Company.
Posted: 4 May 2023
The highly anticipated London Stationery Show is now only two weeks away. Taking place between 16th – 17th May at the Business Design Centre, the London Stationery Show team is ready to unite buyers and brands from around the globe for a full celebration of creativity, dynamism and innovation. The show promises to be a one-stop-shop for stationery professionals looking to source the latest product offerings, discover new suppliers, gain valuable business insight and get a sneak peek at the stationery trends set to skyrocket from both leading manufacturers and newer names on the block.
Posted: 4 May 2023
The latest designs from walking stick specialists Classic Canes feature in-house designs printed on adjustable walking sticks and folding canes. This new collection has been especially designed to suit the requirements of gift shops, garden centres and accessories departments. Very British in flavour, many of the designs feature animals such as hares, hedgehogs and highland cows, birds such as woodpeckers and puffi ns and even members of the insect world such as dragonflies and bees. These result in very cheerful, upbeat walking sticks that elevate simple mobility aids into fashion accessories.
Posted: 3 May 2023
The decadent Afternoon Tea collection was inspired by Victoria's love of this quintessentially British ritual. The delicate design includes Afternoon Tea favourites including tea cups filled with blooming florals, intricately decorated cupcakes, and delicious finger sandwiches and macarons. All items from the collection are lovingly hand-crafted right here in the UK. Fine Bone China ceramics are made from the finest Cornish clay, and textiles are printed onto unbleached 100 percent cotton using environmentally friendly water-based inks.
Posted: 1 May 2023
Poetic Brands, the leading and innovative apparel licensee, has announced the launch of its newly developed footwear division. The first signing for this new division is Original Squishmallows – the lovable, ultra-soft, collectible plush phenomenon from Jazwares. Producing children's footwear and slippers initially, this partnership is the perfect way for Poetic Brands to showcase their new line. Commercial Director of Poetic Brands, Anne Bradford has spent six months developing the new product line and says...
Posted: 28 April 2023
The employee share-owned company is paving the way in the UK packaging scene as the first to launch an app to support customer ordering. The app, which runs on all smart phones and mobile devices, will make the experience of purchasing packaging a notably smoother and faster transaction for Kite's credit account customers. Customers will be able to sign in to the app using their existing login details to access their tailored products at their contracted prices as well as their payment, shipping and order history. Pending orders can also be viewed and tracked within the app.
Posted: 26 April 2023
