Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 7 - May/June 2021

7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover Thermos products act as great gifts for loved ones, or yourself, and sit perfectly in a store setting as an easy pick-up item. We love this one from Created by the Ridleys. Visit www.createdbytheridleys.com Stepping out At the time of writing – and I feel that’s a staple clause in all my text right now, given the unpredictable climate! – we are on the cusp of freedom. By the time we go to print the rule of six will be in full effect, and the pub gardens will have thrown open their doors once more. Likewise, staycations are back on the cards and we’re – everything crossed – set for a summer of fun. However, most importantly for retailers and buyers, this means that the doors will be open again, tills will be ringing – both on the high street and online – and consumers will revel in their new-found independence. This bumper issue couldn’t have been better timed as you ramp up your buying activity, with a plethora of features throughout the magazine. Kicking off with eco-friendly products – the environmental mindset is going nowhere – as well as wedding gifts, kitchenware, tabletop and glassware, and bath and body products. Last but certainly not least, we also have our summer product showcase, which is packed full of beautiful items ideal for the sunshine months ahead. As always we have inside scoop on the newest products to market, as well as the industry news you need to know. We hope you enjoy the issue, and hope to see you in a pub garden soon! Enjoy the issue! Louise Prance Editor Louise EDITOR Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 535 613 louisep@giftfocus.com EDITORIAL MANAGER Danielle Harvey SALES AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahe@giftfocus.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Lauren Wright +44 (0)1376 535 600 laurenw@giftfocus.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Hill, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley SUBSCRIPTIONS +44 (0)1376 514 000 subscriptions@kdmediapublishing.com KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP www.giftfocus.com Gift Focus and Attire Accessories are solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0897 @giftfocus @giftfocusmag @gift_focus Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: