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March/April 2021
 

March/April 2021

 
Regular features, news, events, Q&A special - and much more
 
Heyland & Whittle launches eco-friendly wedding favours
 
Heyland & Whittle launches eco-friendly wedding favours
 
Heyland & Whittle has created a new eco-collection of 100% natural palm-free soap favours, which tick all the boxes for couples looking for sustainable, planet-friendly wedding choices. Beautifully boxed in recycled card, they look attractive on the table and their delicate fragrances will naturally add to the room ambience. The mini soaps inside are expertly hand blended with 100% natural essential oils, herbs, spices and natural colourings – following the distinctive Heyland & Whittle cold-processed recipe.

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Busy Bee Candles launches VaricColour LED Electric Wax Warmers
 
Busy Bee Candles launches VaricColour LED Electric Wax Warmers
 
Busy Bee Candles has launched the new VaricColour LED Electric Wax Warmers. Themed to the season and with a nod to modern and retro interiors, these colour changing wax warmers add a touch of decorative flair and give a fabulous fragrance performance. Simply load the glass wax tray with Magik Beanz (or any wax melt), switch on and enjoy the soothing light changing show. The four styles currently on offer are just a small selection of what Busy Bee has planned. With styles for Autumn, Halloween and, of course, Christmas, the line-up looks fantastic! Most importantly they will keep your customers looking for the next warmer to match the season or their latest interior.

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Sustainable Stationery set to be the future
 
Sustainable Stationery set to be the future
 
VENT for Change has seen its best month ever despite stores being forced to remain closed. As trend forecasters predict that eco-friendly products are set to be one of the pillars of retail for the next decade VENT for Change is certainly showing that's really the case. The sustainable stationery brand that also supports children's education projects worldwide with every item sold has experienced its best month ever in February 2021, even eclipsing pre Christmas sales.

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University Games takes steps to protect work towards a greener future
 
University Games takes steps to protect work towards a greener future
 
Games, puzzles and gift specialist University Games is taking positive strides to improve its environmental impact in 2021, making significant steps towards a greener future. The company has also created a new 'Taking Steps to Protect Our Planet' logo to help enforce its message further. University Games now offers a portfolio of over 700 games, puzzles and gifts, following the acquisition of The Lagoon Group last summer, the majority of which utilise cardboard in either their production or packaging process.

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Home & Gift to return to Harrogate for 2021
 
Home & Gift to return to Harrogate for 2021
 
In response to overwhelming industry demand and in-line with government guidelines, Clarion Events, the organisers of the summer trade buying festival, Home & Gift, has announced their intention to return to a live show format in Harrogate for 2021. Taking place from 18th-21st July across the Harrogate Convention Centre and grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate, the show will offer the retail industry the first and largest face to-face opportunity for buyers and brands to unite and do business in over a year.

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J Boult Designs updates it’s Shotgun cartridge gift set packaging
 
J Boult Designs updates it’s Shotgun cartridge gift set packaging
 
J Boult Designs has updated it's gift packaging for the Shotgun cartridge hip flask gift set. The packaging is a recyclable cardboard tube with the J Boult Designs story on an eco-friendly Kraft sticker. Made in the J Boult Designs workshop, each hip flask is made with a full leather-bound 6oz (177ml) stainless steel hip flask with an up-cycled 12 bore shotgun cartridge riveted into the high-quality leather. J Boult Designs is set to exhibit this handmade product and it's range of eco-friendly, upcycled products at the Home & Gift 2021 (18-21 July) in Harrogate. Wholesale price: £20, RRP: £50.

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Exclusively offers live ‘launchpad’ for smaller suppliers
 
Exclusively offers live ‘launchpad’ for smaller suppliers
 
The 2021 Exclusively Show is to feature a live 'Launchpad' initiative showcasing products from suppliers in the housewares, small electricals and gift industries, including start-ups. The concept was trialled successfully at Exclusively Digital in 2020; but has never run as a live element of the show. Exclusively has a proven track record for enabling established brands to get in front of buyers and the media and the idea of the Launchpad is to do the same for companies who have not previously had such an opportunity.

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