Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - March/April 2021

INDUSTRY NEWS 13 ENESCO LAUNCHES NEW SOAP RANGE Enesco has extended its Myros Soap Collection with the massage soap bars, supplied in a decorated tin and made in Turkey using local ingredients. The 2021 launch includes two brand new fragrances, lemon and lavender, which perfectly complement the original olive and pomegranate fragrances. There are two different display stand option suited to all retail environments, from a floor standing unit which holds 160 soaps or a countertop displayer which holds 20 soaps. With a retail price of £3.95, they’re a perfect pick up buy or a lovely gift. The tins are entirely food safe so have a multitude of uses. For online retailers they are easy to ship and Enesco can supply everything needed to market them online. For more information please contact uksales@enesco.co.uk or visit our website www.enesco.co.uk PUCKATOR LAUNCHES VIRTUAL SHOWROOM With no tradeshows currently available, the team at Puckator has launched a virtual showroom. The company says, “We have prepared a virtual showroom for you all to enjoy while waiting for the trade fairs to resume. It is easily accessible, just visit www.puckator.co.uk and scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you will find a direct link to the virtual showroom. “You can tour the showroom at your own pace, looking at all the different collections and click in on specific products that tickle your fancy. If you want some help, we are also offering appointments through the screen, where one of our team members will gladly show you around and point out the newest products as well as the ‘old but gold’ bestsellers!” To get an appointment contact customerservices@puckator.co.uk or call +44 (0)800 011 6969 . Customers placing an order during the appointment will be offered carton price. Terms and conditions applies. LESSER & PAVEY CELEBRATES 50 TH ANNIVERSARY Lesser and Pavey is celebrating 50 years in business supplying the giftware trade, having started in January 1971 as a traditional china and glassware importer. Julian Hunt, managing director, says, “We have come a very long way since the early 70’s and are looking forward to the next 50 years with huge optimism and confidence.” Fellow director Jonny Greves, who joined the company five years ago, has partnered Julian on a multitude of buying trips developing new bespoke ranges ever since. The development of new ranges is much assisted by the in-house design team as well as exclusive UK artists. Jonny says, “It is the quality and craftsmanship of the products that has been consistent over the past 50 years that has made L & P so well known for great selling products, finished to a very high standard whilst always ensuring that they are well priced for the needs of the marketplace.” BLUE EYED SUN SCOOPS FIVE AWARDS AT GIFT OF THE YEAR Blue Eyed Sun has won five categories at the Gift of the Year Awards 2021, including the inaugural People’s Choice Award voted for by the public. Shortlisted six times at this year’s Gift of the Year Awards, the eco-friendly giftware distributors of Bioloco products and BambooCup by chic.mic was thrilled to be selected as Finalists in four categories (Ethical, Contemporary, Own Label and Kitchen & Dining) with four separate new products. The company went on to win the top prize in each. Blue Eyed Sun won the Best Ethical Gift category for its Bioloco Plant Kids Bottle, Best Contemporary Gift with its Bioloco Loop, Best Kitchen & Dining Gift and The People’s Choice award with the Bioloco Plant Lunch Pot and Branded Own Label with the specially branded BambooCups they produced for the Queen’s Shop at Balmoral. Visit www.blueeyedsun.co.uk JUST BROTHERS DEVELOPS ECO-FRIENDLY PACKAGING Just Brothers is developing a range of environmentally friendly packaging, concentrating on sustainability, with material’s being originating from sustainable sources, and also being fully recyclable after use. Established in 1962, Just Brothers & Co is based in North London, supplying its products across the UK as well as operating in the export market all over Europe and beyond. The company suppliers point of sale material for the jewellery. watch and gift trade, including packaging, jewellery sundries, carrier bags and window display. Visit www.justbros.co.uk