 |
|
|
|
 |
| |
View the latest issue of Gift Focus for FREE! |
| |
Just a reminder that you can view the latest issue of your favourite gift/homewares trade magazine for FREE.
Simply Follow this link
You can also read any of our previous issues by following this link
Gift Focus is the UK's leading trade title aimed at gift and homewares bricks & mortar and online retailers.
When making enquiries to our advertisers, do please mention us. Don't forget to visit our social media channels to spread the word and interact with others.
Enjoy, keep safe and well and please accept our sincere best wishes from everyone here at Gift Focus |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| November/December 2023 |
| |
Driving diversity
At the time of writing we are coming off the back of Black History Month, which highlighted the
ongoing need for a spotlight on breaking down diversity barriers both in and out of the workplace.
Therefore, in one of our two insightful business features this issue, leading experiential learning
company, Impact, gives an insight into the benefits of workplace diversity.
As part of the feature, the company highlights many benefits of driving diversity in the workplace,
which include boosting creativity and decision making, promoting open mindedness, and enhancing
a business' reputation. Check out the feature to see how you can encourage a more inclusive
workplace.
We are looking forward into 2024, highlighting the innovative and
downright exciting product offerings for the commercial opportunities in the year ahead. Features
include a focus on gifts for under £10, handmade items, ethical gifts and, one of the biggest features
of the year, a spotlight on Valentine’s Day.
Louise x |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| BAEKKE announces partnership with B Corp-certified platform Wolf & Badger |
| |
BAEKKE, the Danish sustainable jewellery brand, has announced a partnership with Wolf & Badger, the B Corp-certified platform curating over 2000 independent brands globally.
BAEKKE joins Wolf & Badger, known for championing skill, craftsmanship, and ethical production. BAEKKE's innovative jewellery, featuring interchangeable coloured beads, aligns seamlessly with Wolf & Badger's commitment to sustainability and ethical craftsmanship.
Founder Lene Schodt says: "Being part of Wolf & Badger is a fantastic end to our year. We've always looked to them for inspiration, and now, to be live on their platform is a real dream come true. This collaboration is a testament to our shared values of ethical production and quality design."
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| John Lewis report reveals a return of the Saturday shopper |
| |
A decade on from the first John Lewis How We Shop, Live and Look report, which looks back at the products and trends that shaped the year, we are a nation that has fallen out of love with DVD players and fidget spinners and gained a burgeoning obsession with air fryers and pizza ovens.
Over the last 12 months, we've seen customers return to shops, especially on Saturdays for a family day out where footfall is up 11 percent.
During the height of lockdowns, 81 percent of our sales came via the internet, this has fallen back to 57 percent with many dwelling in stores and hospitality and catering sales up 20 percent versus last year.
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| Home at Spring Fair offers new and exclusive brands |
| |
Inspiring retail's creators and curators, Spring Fair puts thousands of new products across home, gift and fashion at the forefront of UK retail.
Only available to see at the next show on 4th - 7th February at NEC Birmingham, a host of exclusive Home brands have been revealed including Coach House, Hill Interiors, Pacific Lifestyle, Garden Trading as well as the exciting new partnership between Libra and Laura Ashley.
Nick Davison, Portfolio Director, Spring Fair says, "I'm extremely excited by our Home destination for 2024. We're delighted to offer buyers some sensational exclusive brands at the show, alongside some great looking newcomers."
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| Anniversary achievements |
| |
To mark Eco-Friendly Card's 30th Anniversary, Louise Prance speaks to Sue Morrish about the company's journey. Congratulations on your 30th anniversary! What were the reasons behind the initial launch of Eco-Friendly Cards? Glebe Cottage Studio (the original name of The Eco-friendly Card Co) was established with the help of the Princes Youth Business Trust by a young photographer, Scott Morrish, who was fresh out of art college and looking for a way to fund his new darkroom. Publishing cards with images of rural Devon, where he lived, seemed a good idea and Scott drove around the country lanes visiting selling his cards to independent retailers such as post offices and garden centres and Glebe Cottage Studio was born. A few years later after I (Sue) joined the business we started offering cards from south-west artists to increase the diversity of our offering to independent retail.
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| Feeling peachy with Pantone's Colour of the Year 2024 announcement |
| |
It's here, Pantone's Colour of the Year announcement for 2024 is... Peach Fuzz! We can't wait to see how this influences the industry. Pantone, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, a velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2024. At a time of turmoil in many aspects of our lives, our need for nurturing, empathy and compassion grows ever stronger as does our imaginings of a more peaceful future. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness. Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of tenderness communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration.
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| Top Drawer unveils new Spotlight Awards for Spring/Summer 2024 show |
| |
Top Drawer has announced the launch of the inaugural Spotlight Awards at the Spring/Summer 2024 edition of the show.
Top Drawer will be returning to Olympia London from the 14-16th January with 600 hand-picked contemporary brands presenting their new collections to over 10,000 retailers, and the new Spotlight Awards will recognise best in class products from across all sections of the event.
A distinguished judging panel made up of industry experts including retailers, designers, and members of the Top Drawer team will select the winners for each category, with the results being announced at the show on Sunday 14th January.
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| |
| Mad Beauty triumphs at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards |
| |
Trevor & Julia Cash, founders of Mad Beauty have been awarded Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 for East of England at The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Recognised annually as one of the most prestigious accolades in the entrepreneurial world, The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards received over 5,000 applications this year alone.
Making the shortlist is an achievement in its own right given the calibre of competition, underlining the significance of Mad Beauty's win.
Previous winner James Watt, founder of BrewDog, said that winning was "better than winning the World Cup." Steven Bartlett has gone as far as to dub the awards as "The Grammys of Entrepreneurship," highlighting the glamour and prestige associated with the event.
Read more...... |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Forthcoming Events |
| |
Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
14-17 Jan 2024 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com/contact_us.asp
14-16 Jan 2024 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
www.givingliving.co.uk
14-16 Jan 2024 - Top Drawer London
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX
www.topdrawer.co.uk
21-24 Jan 2024 - January Furniture Show 2024
North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.thefurnitureshows.com
21-23 Jan 2024 - Scotland's Trade Fair Spring
SEC, Glasgow
www.scotlandstradefairs.com
23-25 Jan 2024 - The Toy Fair
Olympia, Grand & National Halls
www.toyfair.co.uk
26-30 Jan 2024 - Ambiente 2024
Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
26-30 Jan 2024 - Christmasworld
Messe Frankfurt, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com |
|
|
|
|
|
You have been sent this email because you have been previously identified as someone with relevant interest in our products and/or services and had the continuous option to unsubscribe at any time. You may review our GDPR privacy policy here. Your privacy is important to us. If you no longer wish to receive information from us, please click here to unsubscribe this email address from these communications.
Gift Focus magazine - KD Events and Publishing Limited, Registered in England & Wales No 12111708
|
|
giftfocus
@Gift_Focus
@GiftFocusMag