Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - September/October 2020

5 CONTENTS 125 FOCUS ON 49 Company profile Exaclair explains how the business has reached its height of success 57 Company profile Ancient Wisdom champions ethical business, while supporting artisans in Asia through its company 79 Company profile Tilnar Art has taken positive steps to adapt and prosper in the current difficult trading environment. Here, xx tells editor Louise Prance about the company’s journey to be a leading fair trade giftware company 85 Company profile Gift supplier stalwart Joe Davies talks surviving the COVID-19 storm, and how, with service at the heart of its business, its working to support customers during the tricky times 101 Retailer interview With a focus on ethical and handmade items, Hygge Lifestyle is a new gift retailer looking at innovative angles to survive the COVID-19 storm. We speak to founder Robin Carter about the boutique’s story 107 Up and coming Charlotte Allen, co-founder of Sleepy Bee Studio, explains the intricacies of the stationery company, and what it means to have won a prestigious award so early on in the brand’s lifespan 137 127 144 ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES 117 Editor’s Letter 119 Industry news All the latest from the world of accessories 125 Brand spanking new Latest launches and brand-new products 127 Company profile Jewellery wholesaler Nour London gives us the business lowdown 133 Hats, gloves & scarves We throw the spotlight on the best winter accessories 137 Company profile by Mollie&Izzie founder Sarah Patterson talks us through the brands evolution from wedding stationery to the newest eco-jewellery range 141 Retailer interview Priya Nobbs, co-founder of Lark lifestyle boutiques with her husband, gives Gift Focus readers a masterclass in marketing, Instagram shopping functions, and how to embed yourselves within the local community to boost visibility 145 Up & Coming With a company ethos steeped in living in the now, founders of The Watch NOW explains the difficulties in getting a clockless watch to market, and their growth plans and ambitions BUSINESS ADVICE 43 FSB Mike Cherry, FSB national chairman, looks at the changing economic landscape amidst the COVID-19 pandemic 55 Packages of support The UK Government has supported wages of 1.73 million workers across wholesale and retail sector during the pandemic. Here’s more information about the schemes 75 ACID Dids Macdonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), talks IP issues and how to gain confidence in the area