Retailers are making a beeline for Autumn Fair this September as it announces a raft of new and exclusive brands to the Home & Gift destinations alongside returning favourites including Hill Interiors, Hanlin, Blooms by Samuel Baker, Jellycat, Malini, McGowan & Rutherford Ltd, Nordic Style, and Rex London.
Thousands of leading retailers including Card Factory, John Lewis, Coney's, Robert Dyas, Walt Disney Co., Holland & Barrett, Marks & Spencer, and Wilkies have already pre-registered to attend from the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham.
Posted: 22 June 2023
Hold on to your seats, candle enthusiasts! BURNS BY BURNS has officially landed at National Trust gift shops in and around The Chiltern Hills - what's more, this luxury candle retailer offers trade/wholesale services to boost your stock and candle offering. The brand, founded in August 2022, has a fiery mission to spark joy in every home with beautifully designed candles inspired by the beauty of English heritage. BURNS BY BURNS also aims to inspire clean-living and actively encourages people to get outside and enjoy our glorious woodlands and green spaces.
Posted: 20 June 2023
Camomile & Clover is a vibrant wildflower fragrance reminiscent of a hot summer day, strolling across a luxuriant lawn of camomile & clover. Fresh, green herbaceous notes are entwined with the dusky scent of a rambling rose. Floating on soft hints of clover honey and ripened apples invigorated by a citrus burst of fresh lime. Camomile & Clover is presented in three candle ranges including the striking Co-ordinate candle with a bold single colour label and a burn time up to 35 hours which retails for under £10.
Posted: 17 June 2023
Aqua Optima has unveiled a fresh new look as it seeks to strengthen its position as a sustainable water filtration specialist and appliance brand and highlight the importance of sustainability in water technology. Market research carried out by the brand has revealed that the audience for water filtration products and appliances is becoming younger and more diverse, as consumers look for new routes to being more eco-friendly. Aqua Optima, part of Strix Group plc, has made substantial moves towards offering a more sustainable product portfolio – including manufacturing its jugs and appliances in a solar-powered factory.
Posted: 14 June 2023
Celebrating 30 Years Of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, Licensed To Charm is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the latest additions to the special edition figurine series. Produced under licence from Aardman Animations, these miniature bronze figurines are a must-have for fans and collectors alike. The Collection comprising two meticulously detailed figurines, celebrating two iconic characters from the film, Wallace and the cunning criminal mastermind, Feathers McGraw.
Posted: 13 June 2023
Selbrae House prides itself on providing a wide range of hand-crafted homeware products that make unique presents for all occasions, and with the launch of the new Celebrate Love collection you couldn't ask for a more perfect range of gifts for weddings, engagements and anniversaries! The Celebrate Love collection features a delightful range of heart shaped accessories, as well as slate and oak tableware and serveware. Each slate and oak piece is engraved with a celebrate love design and are go-to pieces for dinner parties! Whether you're building a striking tablescape by incorporating the placemats, coasters and table runner into your décor, or serving your favourite canapes and selection of nibbles on the paddle and board, this range will guarantee you are doing it in style.
Posted: 12 June 2023
BRAINSTORM Brainstorm toys has a wide range of products that will prove popular across multiple retail channels in 2023 particularly gift outlets. The EUGY collection continues to grow with new additions including Squirrel, Red Dragon, Moose and Spino taking the number of EUGY models to 54. Made from environmentally friendly, biodegradable card with natural eco-friendly ink and non-toxic glue, the craft 3D EUGY models can be built by following a simple number sequence and children will enjoy collecting the huge selection of animal, dinosaur and mythical models. The impulse price point makes it a perfect gift and Brainstorm Toys have a range of FSC certified POS available which will help gift retailers to showcase the collection with maximum impact.
Posted: 9 June 2023
Blade and Rose has been shortlisted in the Ultimate Junior Design Awards 'Best Heritage Brands' category, whilst also celebrating its 13th anniversary.
Founder Amanda Peffer says: "Based in Cumbria, we design and supply our beautiful collection from our Kendal HQ. Ensuring our product is manufactured to the highest quality using only sustainable materials is key to our success and this recognition really means the world to us."
Posted: 9 June 2023
Registration is now live for Autumn Fair, the UK's ultimate shop for shop, for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion. Taking place on the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham buyers now have access to register early for their free ticket. This August sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair, the new meetings programme designed to transform the buying experience and offer a host of pre-show benefits for buyers to connect with hundreds of leading brands including Lesser & Pavey, Sass & Belle, Besp-Oak, Richard Cooper, Hill Interiors, Febland Group, The Satchville Gift Company, Edge Company, Bomb Cosmetics, Chalk UK, Heathcote & Ivory, Upper Canada UK, London Ornaments, Walton & Co, Wilde Java, Ancient Mariner, Final Touches, Indra Importer, McGowan & Rutherford & Originals, Kikkerland, Bookspeed, Joe Davies, Powell Craft, Richard Lang & Sons, Jellycat, Malini, Deluxe HomeArt, JJ Textile, Blooms by Samuel Baker, Hot Tomato, Inis - Energy of the Sea, The Art File, Paper Salad, Emotional Rescue, The Little Dog Laughed, Cardology, The Seed Card Company, RMS International, Ultimate Products, TY UK, Keel Toys, Sea Gems, Big Metal, Scream Pretty, My Doris, Jayley, Lighthouse Clothing, Lunar, and many more.
Posted: 8 June 2023
Mattel, Inc. has revealed the all-new line up for Disney Princess and Disney Frozen to consumers. The line delivers on consumer kid's insights on what they want, including more animal friends and sidekicks, reveal innovation, castles, houses and vehicles, hair play and colour change, and expanded storytelling opportunities. Offerings include Disney Princess and Disney Frozen characters accompanied by accessories heart, such as Queen Elsa and the Water Nokk. Toys on-shelves now, globally, include bright colours, true-to-character facial features, hair fibre tailored to the characters, and premium fabrics.
Posted: 7 June 2023