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| May/June 2023 |
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Home scents
While the winter nights may, thankfully, be drawing to a close, the lure of candles never go out of fashion and are perennial bestsellers all year round. To this end I focus on some of the best home fragrance options on the market. Likewise, as Father's Day is fast approaching, we throw the spotlight on what to stock for the men of the moment - from accessories to stationery, we've got it covered.
Focusing on another trend, Made in Britain products are increasingly sought after commodities, and we cover the best the industry has to offer.
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| Corinne Lapierre new bee-themed range |
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Corinne Lapierre loves bees and so do customers. Her Bee Linen Lavender Bag are so popular that she decided to design a bee-themed mini kit with a difference. Covered in buzzing bees and trailing leaves and flowers, this adorable Beehive hanging decoration would grace any garden room or could even be suspended from an indoor plant! The on-trend printed craft card recyclable box is packed with absolutely everything needed to complete the project including soft wool mix felt, DMC thread, a needle and toy filling. Detailed instructions and templates are very clear and easy to follow.
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| KinKind launches into mass retail |
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100 per cent plastic-free beauty brand KinKind announces its launch into mass retail, supported by a £2.3m TV advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness. The brand's mission to convert the family bathroom to plastic-free, high performance beauty care alternatives is accelerating following an 'airtime for equity' deal agreed with UKTV Ventures over two years, which will see KinKind feature across seven channels reaching 28 million viewers. Following the investment, KinKind has upscaled and is now launching a retail-ready range in January 2023, and is seeking partnerships with like-minded retailers who support the brand's plastic-free mission.
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| Connect @ Autumn Fair transforms the future of trade shows |
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Autumn Fair, the UK's leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September 2023, sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair. Endorsed by leading UK retailers such as John Lewis, WHSmith and Choice, Connect @ Autumn Fair is a transformational new approach to buying, designed to revolutionise the traditional trade show model by connecting retailers and brands on a scale never achieved before. As the definitive 'shop for shops', Autumn Fair organised by Hyve Group plc, has supported the retail industry for over 30 years. The home, gift and fashion markets are worth billions of pounds and Autumn Fair is where retail's bestsellers are found, relationships are forged, products are launched, new ideas and the latest trends for bricks and mortar and e-commerce stores are discovered.
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| Joe Davies' Equilibrium collection |
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Men are notoriously difficult to buy for but if you are looking for a gift that is both useful and sustainable then look no further than the Equilibrium collection of bamboo socks for men from Joe Davies. There are many colourful, fun designs to choose from including cycling, football, beer and fast cars! The socks are available to buy in hanging packs and in sets of two pairs, which come beautifully packaged in luxury "opening drawer" gift boxes. Good socks really do make a difference, so blend functionality with style with these cool statement socks! Joe Davies has a reputation for award winning service and a great range of gifts, jewellery and fashion accessories dedicated to the independent retailer, add to that their "little and often" ordering quantities and their industry beating minimum order value of just £100 for carriage paid orders and this is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
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| Four new partners for Elmer |
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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.
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| August dates for Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn |
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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 20th to 21st August 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. The event is organised with Scottish company Springboard Events
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| Forthcoming Events |
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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...
6-7 Jun 2023 - Progressive Greetings Live
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.progressivegreetingslive.com
13-14 Jun 2023 - Exclusively Show
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk
27-29 Jun 2023 - Glee
NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.gleebirmingham.com/glee-2022
16-19 Jul 2023 - Home & Gift Buyers Festival
King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5LA
homeandgift.co.uk
23-25 Jul 2023 - Manchester Furniture Show
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
manchesterfurnitureshow.com
30-1 Aug 2023 - Harrogate Fashion Week
Harrogatete Fashion Week, Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
harrogatefashionweek.com
20-21 Aug 2023 - Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn
SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
www.scotlandstradefairs.com
3-6 Sep 2023 - Autumn Fair 2023
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
www.autumnfair.com
10-12 Sep 2023 - Top Drawer London
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX
www.topdrawer.co.uk
12-13 Sep 2023 - INDX Homewares
Cranmore Park in Solihull, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
www.indxshows.co.uk |
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