Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 116)

8 Industry news GIBSONS REVEAL A BRAND-NEW WEBSITE FOLLOWING RECORD SALES FOR 2019 Gibsons, the independent jigsaw puzzle and board game company, has launched a brand-new website ready for the busy AW19 season. Coinciding with the company’s 100 th anniversary and a record-breaking year of sales, the business has invested in an entirely new website to complement its growing social media following. The new site now provides consumers with the latest news, product releases, imagery and details of its nearest stockists. “We’re seeing a double-digit increase in our 2019 YOY sales and with our 100 th anniversary celebrations still going strong, we decided it was time to invest in a new site,” states Amanda Chaplin, head of business development. “As well as having a brand-new look, the website is now transactional, which allows us to provide a much-requested service to our consumers and supply them directly if they choose to buy online.” The website launch coincides with the release of I Love Weddings, the much-anticipated 1,000-piece puzzle by Mike Jupp. Like all Gibsons 1,000-piece jigsaws, the pieces in I Love Weddings are the thickest on the market and are made from 100 per cent recycled board to ensure they can be used again and again. Head to gibsonsgames.co.uk to view the new website. I T E Gr oup plc rebrands to Hyve Gr oup plc  Catch up on all the latest in our news round up ITE Group, owners of the UK’s leading trade shows such as Spring Fair, Autumn Fair, Glee, Pure London, Jacket Required, Moda and Scoop, has announced a change of name and new brand identity to Hyve Group plc. The rebrand reflects the evolution of the Group’s business resulting from its Transformation and Growth programme (TAG) announced in May 2017, which is now nearing completion. The Group’s vision, enabled through the TAG programme, is to create the world’s leading portfolio of content-driven, must-attend events delivering an outstanding experience and ROI for customers. Through the TAG investment, the business has built a dynamic scalable platform, improved processes and enhanced systems, and completed the acquisition of Ascential Events last year. Martin Arnold, Hyve group fashion portfolio director, says, “We have a very clear vision and strategy, and the right people in place to deliver it. Creating a new identity for the Group enables us to reflect on everything that has been achieved so far and to look confidently ahead to a future as one of the world’s leading event organisers. The Hyve Fashion Portfolio encompassing Pure London, Moda, Scoop and Jacket Required will benefit from the global centralised operating systems designed to deliver the best experience and ROI, while ensuring they maintain their market-leading individuality and passion.” Unveiling Hyve Group plc, Mark Shashoua, CEO, said, “We launch our new brand identity, Hyve, to move us into the future, with a clear vision, well defined strategy and a renewed energy. We have transformed the Group into a next generation global events business, and our new name is a better reflection of who we are now and captures our ambitions for our future. Visit hyve.group