ESSEX BUSINESS BEARDS & DAISIES EXPANDS REACH WITH RETAIL GIANT, NEXT Beards & Daisies has announced a new partnership with Next, making it easier than ever to bring greenery into your home. Now, you can shop your favourite Beards & Daisies plants at Next, combining their shared commitment to helping people create welcoming, vibrant living spaces. Founder Jo Lambell says, “At Beards & Daisies, our goal has always been to make plants accessible to everyone. We believe that greenery enhances any home or office, offering both aesthetic appeal and wellness benefits.” She adds, “Partnering with Next allows us to reach even more people, whether they’re seasoned plant enthusiasts or just starting out. With our selection of living and artificial plants, there’s something to suit every home and lifestyle.” www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk DALIAN TALENT GROUP SIGNS DISNEY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH ENESCO LIMITED Dalian Talent Group (DTG) has signed a European distribution agreement for its new Disney candle and home fragrance collection, with wholesale gift supplier Enesco Ltd. With strong synergy in terms of customer base, Enesco has become a key strategic partner to Dalian Talent Group, covering its entire 70-strong Disney candle collection, across the five franchises of this first phase launch – including Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, Disney Mickey and Friends, Disney Lilo & Stitch, and Disney Winnie-the-Pooh. The partnership represents an exciting new chapter for all three brands. As the top global licensor, Disney launches its new candle and home fragrance collection with Dalian Talent Group, supported by the first distribution partnership between Enesco and DTG – two companies equally committed to supporting and growing the independent retail channel. Dalian Talent Group – the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded and private label candles, home fragrance and personal care products – launched as a key Disney candle and fragrance partner in 2025 in EMEA. Each high-quality design is inspired by its Disney character’s story and personality. Enesco already manufactures and distributes other Disney collectibles, figurines and home décor items to over 3000 partners – a wide variety of specialty card and gift retailers, homeware stores, garden centres and online retailers – in UK and European markets and beyond. And their customer feedback has already been phenomenal. Enesco UK is now responsible for selling and marketing the new collection to its partners in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal. Enesco France will supply the range to independent retail partners across the country, as well as to those in Italy, Spain and Malta. Greg Waters, Enesco Sales Director, said: “This is an exciting strategic partnership, combining as it does, the experience of Dalian Talent Group, the world’s leading candle manufacturer, with the Europe-wide distribution network and Disney experience of Enesco. This beautiful and charming candle collection is a fantastic homage to everything Disney - featuring so many of the most beloved Disney characters with evocative scents and emotions that would have a place in any home. “Add in our position as a global leader in the giftware and collectables market and this new distribution partnership of Disney Home Fragrances will certainly support our mission to create and distribute the most imaginative gift solutions that celebrate life’s special moments and milestones. Feedback from our 3000+ partners across the UK and Europe has been immense, and we’re very excited about rolling out Disney’s collection to them.” www.enesco.co.uk MY 1ST YEARS CONTINUES ITS AWARDWINNING COLLABORATION WITH THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Leading personalised baby and children’s gifting brand My 1st Years is thrilled to announce the continuation of its award-winning collaboration with the Natural History Museum. Building on the success of the ongoing collaboration, which included beloved dinosaur and planetary designs, this new chapter introduces two captivating themes – Space and Minibeasts – alongside fresh takes on classic favourites like prehistoric dinosaurs. The edit blends playful, educational storytelling with thoughtful personalisation, encouraging little ones to dream big, explore more, and develop a lifelong love of discovery. The new product line features a variety of beautifully crafted, practical and sustainable pieces, including backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, clothing, and FSC-certified wooden toys. Each design is brought to life with vibrant, child-friendly prints in eyecatching hues – from rockets, stars and planets to butterflies, moths, and ladybirds – perfect for inspiring adventures indoors and out. Standout highlights include the hero product of the season: the Table Top Museum, made from FSC-certified wood, allowing children to create their own mini museum at home after a fun day visit with family or friends. Elicia Hicks, Buyer at My 1st Years, commented: “We’re so excited to be growing our collaboration with the Natural History Museum for AW25, with two brand new stories – Space and Minibeasts. These designs really tap into that sense of curiosity and wonder children feel, whether they’re searching for bugs in the garden or imagining rockets blasting off into space. “One of the things we are most proud of this season is our new hero piece – the Table Top Museum. It’s made from FSC-certified wood and gives little ones the chance to explore the Museum at home. It’s such a lovely way to keep that spark of learning and play going. “With this collection, we wanted to combine playful prints, personalisation and educational storytelling to create something that feels special, thoughtful and fun – perfect for inspiring the next generation of explorers.” www.my1styears.com 10
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