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July/August 2021
 
Conscious consumerism 

While conscious consumerism obviously means shopping sustainably, it also covers shopping responsibly – when times are hard, for many it’s a case of quality not quantity. And as the high street reopens and shoppers pound the pavements once more, it may be one habit that continues post-crisis. The good news is; quality is what independent gift companies do best. I delve further into the topic of how buyers and retailers can buy back better in my blog on page 150. Don't forget to check out the plethora of features this issue, we cover Christmas, Halloween, home accessories, men's accessories, and photo frames. 

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Louise x
 
Paloma Faith launches interior’s line; Paloma Home
 
Paloma Faith launches interior’s line; Paloma Home
 
Singer-Songwriter Paloma Faith has announced the launch of her own interior's line, named Paloma Home. Paloma has used inspiration from her own experiences of interior design – from a childhood of budget-friendly upgrades to redesigning her own London townhouse – to produce a celebration of vintage styles, retro-chic, and standout designs to truly make a house a home.According to a press release, "While beauty remains at the heart of the Paloma Home range, the sense of affordability is clear to see, with items starting at just £21."

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Ocean Fresh become first UK flip flop brand to achieve B Corp status
 
Ocean Fresh become first UK flip flop brand to achieve B Corp status
 
Sustainable footwear brand Ocean Refresh has become the first UK flip-flop brand to achieve the coveted B Corporation Certification for meeting the highest verified levels of environmental performance, economic accountability and social standards. The Manchester-based footwear brand, which also boasts the UK's first 360o RecycleFootwear Programme, hopes the B Corp certification will inspire more UK brands ofall sizes and from all sectors, to undertake the rigorous assessment process to put people and the planet above profits and not just commit to doing less harm, but to do more good.

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Curated Meetings to debut at Autumn Fair
 
Curated Meetings to debut at Autumn Fair
 
Already a huge success for over five years at its partner show in Las Vegas, USA – Autumn Fair is now bringing the Curated Meetings service to the UK; introducing pre-qualified and vetted premium buyers who are actively sourcing to relevant, quality suppliers.Over 500 meetings are planned across two days, bringing together buyers from a host of leading national and independent retailers keen to hand-pick next season's bestsellers including John Lewis, JoJo Maman Bebe, Moonpig.com, Next, Oliver Bonas, Oxfam, 1517, Bloom & Wild, Superdrug, Booths supermarkets, Coopers of Stortford, Dinghams, Findon Garden Centre, Lark, Lowden Garden Centre, Mooch, Museum of Oxford, Robert Dyas, Sally Bee Lifestyle, Statement Home & Gifts, The Dispensary, Velvet Store, and many more.

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Ladelle launches new kids range
 
Ladelle launches new kids range
 
Australian-based company Ladelle is launching a new brand –Ladelle Kids. The exciting new range of mealtime accessories brings style and fun to mealtimes for kids at home and away. The five-piece dinner set and the divided tray are made of durable melamine and are best used together with the Hug Mug – designed to fit smoothly in little hands and mouths. The charming aprons protect your kid's clothes and match the dining accessories perfectly. For mealtimes away from home, Ladelle Kids provides stainless steel drinking bottles, containers and lunch bags – all with three designs: woodland, ocean and jungle animals. With the creation of the Ladelle Kids brand, the company caters to the increasing demand for coordinated kids dining series.

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Licensing Expo Virtual reveals comprehensive 2021 agenda
 
Licensing Expo Virtual reveals comprehensive 2021 agenda
 
Licensing Expo Virtual, in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, today announced the agenda for the event's 2021 edition taking place August 24-26 in a virtual format. Celebrating 40 years of connecting IP owners with retailers, manufacturers, and licensees, Licensing Expo Virtual will feature the most robust educational agenda to date strategically designed to fuel the $292.8 billion global licensing industry. Visitor registration is open and free of charge. This year's event features the return of Licensing U, produced by Licensing International, the US market debut of License This!, and an opening keynote address from senior executives at Warner Bros. Consumer Products, plus the launch of Digital Brand Roadshows, Retail Clinics, Sustainability Clinics produced in partnership with Products of Change, along with GLG educational content.

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Deal signed to launch new UK-Kenya digital trade corridor
 
Deal signed to launch new UK-Kenya digital trade corridor
 
TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), and the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT) have today at the Kenyan High Commission in London, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which provides a framework for collaborating to implement a digital trade corridor between the UK and Kenya.The initiative, the 'UK-Kenya Trade Logistics Information Pipeline' (TLIP), aims to eliminate paperwork and introduce much better visibility up and down supply chains that flow between Kenya and the UK. It will cut costs for Kenyan firms producing goods like green vegetables and cut flowers for export to the UK, reducing prices for UK consumers, importers and retailers. UK exporter will also be able to benefit from better access to one of Africa's fastest growing markets.

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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...

5-8 Sep 2021 - Autumn Fair
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.autumnfair.com

7-9 Sep 2021 - Pure x Scoop
The Old Truman Brewery, London
www.purelondon.com

12-14 Sep 2021 - Top Drawer
Olympia London, London
www.topdrawer.co.uk

14-16 Sep 2021 - GLEE
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
www.gleebirmingham.com

5-6 Oct 2021 - London Stationery Show
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, The Angel, London, N1 0QH
www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk
 
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