Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - March/April 2021

5 CONTENTS SHOWS 31 British Craft Trade Fair Company organisers discuss the up- coming Spring and Autumn virtual events 53 Gift of the Year winners Who took the coveted prizes this year 69 Wales Spring Fair Wales Spring Fair is excited to be opening its doors once more in 2021, with new show dates allowing for a safer, more stable show FOCUS ON 39 Company profile IEP Wholesale 79 Up & Coming Venus & the Cat 107 113 109 ATT I RE ACCESSOR I ES 97 Editor’s Letter 99 Industry news All the latest from the world of accessories 103 Brand spanking new Latest launches and brand-new products 104 Grab and go Clutch bag trends 107 Summer days We throw the spotlight on the best beach accessories 109 Company profile Foxfield Leather 113 Retailer interview Retailer Alluring Boutique explains how catering to an older demographic was the catalyst for launch, and how a strong location helps their footfall 120 Blog While having an online presence remains vital for boutiques in a post- pandemic era, Louise Prance looks at how capturing and nurturing the community spirit will drive much- needed footfall back in-store BUSINESS ADVICE 49 FSB Martin McTague, FSB National Vice Chair, Policy and Advocacy, looks at how small businesses are adapting for the better in the wake of the pandemic 59 Changing behaviour in the home How COVID-19 has changed our relationships with our homes and how to use this insight to win with customers. 62 ACID Dids MacDonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), discusses some of the misunderstandings about intellectual property 104