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November/December 2023
 

Informed buying decisions 

Happy New Year! As ever Gift Focus is bringing you the content you need to make informed decisions. And this issue's 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.  

As if that wasn’t enough, we also have two fantastic company profiles, getting an insight into the inner workings of Mirabelle Jewellery and Crumble & Core, as well as show profiles that showcase what’s to come at the upcoming industry events. 

Thank you to our supporters for yet another fantastic year celebrating the fantastic industry that we work in. We can’t wait to keep you updated with all the best of the gift world in 2024 and beyond!  

Louise x

 
Save the date for IHGF Delhi Fair 2024
 
Save the date for IHGF Delhi Fair 2024
 
Save the date for the IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2024, taking place from 6th-10th February 2024 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi NCR, India.

The show will feature more than 3500 exhibitors in 16 Halls and 900 Mart Showrooms.

The sourcing show covers: Home, Lifestyle, Fashion, Furnishing and Furniture from India's leading manufacturer exporters.

It is a must-attend event to connect with a diverse manufacturing base and like-minded suppliers.

This five day trade event, with several curated lines and design affirmations from a cross section of exhibitors ranging from medium and small exporters, artisan entrepreneurs and designers to India's leading manufacturer exporters, is an inspirational sourcing platform for importers, wholesalers, retail chains, design professionals and others, interested to stock their reserves for upcoming seasons.

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Exaclair Ltd
 
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Desire Diffusers from Lesser & Pavey hit the shelves
 
Desire Diffusers from Lesser & Pavey hit the shelves
 
Lesser and Pavey has launched a new range of diffusers as part of the Desire range of fragrance products. With pastel coloured containers, bamboo reeds, and matching floral feature, this new addition is ideal for the spring. Fragrances contained include the six best sellers - Velvet Rose and Oud, Pomegranate Noir, Lavender and Chamomile, Vanilla and Anise, Fresh Linen, and Fig and Lotus.

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The LinkedIn Effect
 
The LinkedIn Effect
 
Kayleigh Gresty, founder of Kreate Socials talks to us about how networking on LinkedIn can be beneficial to your business. Are you a business owner looking to grow your presence on social media? Whether you want to grow your engagement or want to increase sales, social media can be seriously overwhelming, so to begin with, just focus on one, until you get to grips with this.

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Industry veteran Alison Graham joins Clarion Retail
 
Industry veteran Alison Graham joins Clarion Retail
 
Clarion Retail has announced the appointment of Alison Graham, who will spearhead the commercial team on flagship tradeshow Home & Gift.

Graham joins Clarion having spent more than two decades working at Spring and Autumn Fair and more recently on logistics event, Deliver, and brings a wealth of experience and contacts to the role.

Clarion Retail Show Manager David Westbrooke said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Alison to the team – having worked with her previously, I know without doubt that she is the perfect person to help drive our portfolio forward; her impressive event experience combined with strong relationships across the retail industry reinforces our campaign to deliver the best possible customer experience."

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The Little Black Book has launched
 
The Little Black Book has launched
 
Spring Fair, the UK's diverse, and trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion, and Everyday, has launched this season's The Little Black Book – the buyer's go-to guide for the show taking place from 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham. Digital copies of The Little Black Book will also be sent to everyone who registers. To register for Spring Fair and be in with a chance of receiving a free copy of The Little Black Book visit the website: https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration

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Joe Davies appointed as Read My Lips distributor to independent retail
 
Joe Davies appointed as Read My Lips distributor to independent retail
 
Joe Davies has been appointed by Amber House as exclusive distributor for the Read My Lips brand of licensed Lip Balms.

The full collection of Read My Lips will be available from the Manchester-based importer in February. The range consists of single lip balms, multi-packs and tear & share packs; all with flavours and packaging coordinated to each brand.

John Kingham, Managing Director at Amber House commented: "Read My Lips is hugely popular and successful in the UK, and we have been looking for some time for the right distributor to take the brand forward into independent retail. With their reputation for award-winning customer service and their 'little & often' order system Joe Davies are the perfect fit for us."

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Spring Fair announces Dame Zandra Rhodes as a speaker
 
Spring Fair announces Dame Zandra Rhodes as a speaker
 
Spring Fair has announced that British fashion and textile designer and pioneer Dame Zandra Rhodes will take to the Inspiring Retail Stage for a fireside chat with retail analyst Natalie Berg, exploring her remarkable journey in design, leadership, and innovation.

The Fabric of Success: Dame Zandra Rhodes on Reinventing Fashion and Retail Leadership will take place at 12.30pm on Wednesday 7th February in Hall 2 within Moda, Spring Fair's trusted fashion destination.

Delving into her origin story, the evolution of British fashion, and her role in home furnishings, discover how her style and daring collaborations shaped her brand, drove innovation and legacy.

This session is a must-watch for those interested in the intersection of retail creativity, industry advocacy and the cultivation of female leadership in retail.

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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...

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
 
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