Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

giftfocus 3 focus on... Company Profile 44 James Long from Pintail Candles talks to us about the company’s journey so far Company profile 52 Gary Redman-Schaffer talks about his time at Sock Academy and developing a standout brand The GA 61 We bring you the Gift of the Year shortlist Retailer interview 69 We talk to Beth Elsdon, owner of York-based gift shop Walter and May Company profile 190 Charlotte Gillian and Diana Porter talk to us about Classic Canes’ 30 th Spring Fair Insurance 195 Neil McFarlane, chartered insurance broker and CEO of TH March, answers your questions Retail technology 198 David Fairhurst gives a crash course in voice search engine optimisation Up and coming 210 We talk to Holly Jenneson, owner of Holly J Crafts, about the start of her business ACID 202 Dids Macdonald discusses post-Brexit intellectual property rights news & events Industry news 6 All the latest from the world of gifts On with the show 10 Trade fair dates and news Brand spanking new 15 Latest launches and hot new products Looking forward 20 Trend predictions from industry experts Hot property 65 Catch up on what’s new in the world of licensing Competition 205 Win £500RRP worth of Equilibrium stock from Joe Davies features No.1 mum 27 Mother’s Day gifts Cracking gifts 37 Easter-themed products Good enough to eat 41 Fabulous offerings for foodies April fools 47 Novelty items for all seasons Another year 55 Anniversary gifts Fly me to the moon 191 Travel accessories Bookshelf 206 The latest gift books for your shelves January/February 2019 Issue 111 Editor Georgina Pearsall Chief Sub Editor Cal Gildart Marketing Manager Michael Richards Head of Social Media Kay Tilbury Sales and Events Director Sarah Ellis Account Manager Sharon Dengate +44 (0)1376 535 607 sharond@giftfocus.com Production +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com Production Manager Scott Brothwell Senior Graphic Designers Chloe Edey, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley Production Assistant Lorna Butcher Subscriptions +44 (0)1376 514 000 KD Media Publishing Ltd Pantile House, Newlands Drive Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK www.giftfocus.com Cover image courtesy of: Candlelight Gift Focus is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Limited. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. Subscription rates for overseas readers are £75 per annum (incl. p+p), Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Limited and sent to Gift Focus , Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP UK. Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: ANTI COPYING IN DESIGN M E D I A S U P P O R T E R Average Net Circulation: 6,670 (July 17 to June 18) contents 37 shows Foodies delight 73 The Farm Shop & Deli Show Artisan futures 74 Ambiente preview 47 th IHGF Delhi Fair 79 IHGF Delhi Fair Spring preview Giftware firsts 83 Spring Fair exhibitors A new future 91 Jewellery & Watch preview