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| September/October 2023 |
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Lowering carbon emissions Whether you’re looking for goods to capitalize on the upcoming festive season, brand new products or catering to the perennial bestselling children’s market, we’ve got something to whet your appetite. With a focus on Christmas Products, Toys & Games, Greetings Cards, and Women’s Jewellery & Accessories, there really is something for everyone!
While keeping your business afloat with stock that sells is vital, offsetting that cost to the environment is important. In one of our insightful business advice features, Bruce Penson, managing director of cyber security and IT support company Pro Drive IT, offers five ways small businesses can lower their carbon emissions by optimising technology. As ever, please do get in touch if there’s something you want to see more of. Enjoy the issue!
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| Source Home & Gift, continues to go from strength to strength |
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The only international sourcing platform of its kind, Source Home & Gift, continues to go from strength to strength with over 430 exhibitors expected to be at its third edition from 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham. Uniting global manufacturers and artisan makers who all pride themselves on responsible manufacturing and sustainable production, with key retailers, brands, and contractors, Source Home & Gift increases in size by 25% with producers from UK, China, India, Philippines, Nepal and many more showcasing their wares. Debuting at the show will be pavilions from Senegal and Ghana. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing says, "We are changing the perception of sourcing in the UK, doubling down on quality products and championing not only the large-scale global manufacturers but also the makers and social enterprises that are really making a difference to communities around the work. I continue to be blown away by the work people are doing and some of the incredible stories behind the products. Buying from these makers has an enormous impact on their lives.
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| Scent of Christmas in the home |
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Welcome the scent of Christmas into your home with Spiced Citrus & Clove from Henry & Co Fragrance. This aromatic and spicy fragrance opens with bright citrus notes orange and lemon, followed by warming, rich notes of spiced cinnamon and clove. This fragrance really is the scent of the season. Henry & Co Fragrance Company takes pride in crafting high-quality wax products in Melts and Candles plus Reed Diffusers and oils. Jo Stubbs, Creative Director says, "We recognise that people get excited as the nights draw in and are looking for fragrances for cosy nights in and that celebrate the festive season."
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| New products for annual Star Wars Day |
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In celebration of Star Wars Day, the annual fan holiday that takes place on May 4 each year, Royal Selangor will be launching new additions to its extensive Star Wars themed collection, featuring dioramas and figurines. Limited Edition Speeder Bike Chase Diorama On Endor, Rebels pursue Galactic Empire Scout Troopers in a speeder bike chase to destroy the Death Star. Weaving through the forest at breakneck speed, Luke Skywalker leans hard into each bank with every swerve, as he pursues a scout trooper on a full-throttle speeder bike chase, barely missing the composite resin replicas of Endor's trees.
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| Christmasworld sold out |
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Christmasworld rings in a new round with its globally unique product mix of seasonal decorations and festive decorations. All key players are on board. With optimised routes and better connections to global sourcing, buyers will be able to find the latest highlights even faster – whether for festive decorations at home, for shopping centres or for city centres. The question is: Which exhibitors will be there?
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| In A Matchbox are set to re-release its most popular product |
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The gifting gurus behind In A Matchbox are set to re-release its most popular product and this one will be hotter than ever. Marvling Bros, founded by friends Hayley Madden and Emma Dobie, creates mini gifts that can fit inside a matchbox (and your letterbox) which range from mini marshmallow toasting kits and micropub seed kits to novelty stationery and their best-selling "Hot stuff" chilli in a matchbox gift. Now, to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the team are set to get those tastebuds tingling once again with a relaunch of Hot Stuff, and this time, it will be even hotter, as Emma explains.
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| Brits to shell out up to £1,000 this Christmas |
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With just weeks until the big day, new research shows that 45 percent of Brits will be spending the same this Christmas as they did last year. 73 percent worry about finding the perfect gift and 98 percent are keen to support local businesses.
Despite cost of living concerns, over 45 percent of Brits will be spending the same this Christmas, with 33 percent spending more, according to new research from local gift card champions Town & City Gift Cards.
28 percent of people say they'll be spending £751-£1000 this Christmas, with the need to purchase gifts for friends and family given as the reason for Christmas spend staying the same or increasing.
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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...
14-17 Jan 2024 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com
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
4-7 Feb 2024 - Source Home & Gift
NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.source-homeandgift.com
4-7 Feb 2024 - Spring Fair
The NEC, Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.springfair.com/welcome |
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