7 EDITOR’S LETTER 39 On the cover Established in 1971 by Chairman and Co-Founder Ronnie Pavey, Lesser & Pavey has become a leading UK trade supplier of giftware and homewares. www.leonardo.co.uk New year momentum Happy New Year – and welcome to the first issue of 2026! We hope your festive season was happy, productive and successful, with tills ringing and planning paying off. As we step into a new year, Gift Focus will be right by your side, helping you fill your shelves – and your online stores – with the industry’s strongest brands and most exciting new launches. Throughout 2026, we’ll continue to highlight the products best suited to key consumer moments, while delivering trusted business advice, exclusive gift show previews and in-depth spotlights on the companies shaping our sector. We’re starting the year as we mean to go on, with an issue packed full of must-read content. Spring Fair once again kicks off the buying season with energy and innovation, and in this edition you’ll find part two of our comprehensive preview, complete with exhibitor profiles to give you the edge before you hit the halls. The first months of the year also bring a cluster of salesboosting consumer events. To help you maximise every opportunity, we’re shining the spotlight on Easter gifting, Mother’s Day, anniversary and wedding keepsakes, and the key trends set to define 2026, as predicted by those in the know. We’re excited for another year of gift-giving inspiration and proud to remain your go-to magazine for insight, curation and buying confidence. Here’s to making 2026 your most positive – and most successful – year yet. Enjoy the issue! Louise Prance Editor Louise DESIGN +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@giftfocus.com ACCOUNTS +44 (0)1376 535 616 accounts@giftfocus.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 535 602 sarah.ellis@giftfocus.com Gift Focus and Attire Accessories are solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. 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: ADVERTISING Account Manager Loretta Smith +44(0)1376 538 495 loretta.smith @giftfocus.com EDITORIAL Editor Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 514 000 louise.prance@giftfocus.com 21 Louise Prance, Editor 43
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