Gift Focus - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 118)

5 CONTENTS FEATURES 27 Scenting the home Candles and home fragrance 38 Man of the moment Father’s Day 57 Flying the flag Made in Britain 69 Putting pen to paper Stationery finds 78 Mouthwatering treats Food & beverage giftware FOCUS ON 23 Company profile Ashleigh & Burwood reveal what it has in store for the world of candles and home fragrance over the year ahead 45 GA news Gift of the Year winners announced 80 Company profile Bug Art discusses its broad greeting cards range and plans for the future with Gift Focus 88 Retailer interview Located in the coastal town of Holt, Norfolk Natural Living produces heirloom-worthy garment and home care products. Founder Bella Middleton explains how the brand is bringing joy to everyday chores 90 Retail Intelligence Megan Johnstone, copywriter at Mediaworks, discusses adding a new dimension to retail sectors with AR and VR technology 92 FSB Martin McTague, policy chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), discusses how community and creative thinking could be key to keeping the high street thriving 98 Up and coming Ubiety, the ethical bodycare and wellbeing company, exists wholly to generate funding for Dorothy House Hospice Care. Co-founder Marianne Cantelo tells us more about this amazing venture 57 45 38 69