Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 6 - November/December 2021

6 In this issue... REGULARS 10 Industry news All the latest from the world of gifts 17 On with the show Trade fair dates and show news 23 Brand spanking new Latest launches and brand-new products 30 Bookstand The latest releases in gift books FEATURES 45 Fairtrade With a rise in consumer awareness of sustainable shopping, gifts with fairtrade and ethical credentials are in high demand… 55 Valentine’s Day The perfect Valentine’s Day gifts to stock… 58 Gifts for under £10 Perfect pick-up gifts retailing for under £10 92 Garden goals Dreamy furniture to make the most of the outdoors 95 Work of art Wall adornments for every room in the home 96 Colour wheel Blue hues evoke feelings of calm and serenity, as these products highlight 45 November/December 2021 55 BUSINESS ADVICE 87 FSB The FSB’s National Vice-Chair Martin McTague discusses unpicks unnecessary regulation and the importance of a reduction target 88 ACID Dids Macdonald, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), looks at IP agreements and why they’re necessary 91 Retail Mutual The Retail Mutual is seeking to help independent retailers grow their businesses and encourage the use of technology to adapt to the changes that have taken place in consumer’s behaviour. Here’s some more information about what you can do to your store 23