Summer buying Why Home & Gift 2026 is the essential summer sourcing destination for retailers For art and craft shops, toy shops, model shops, haberdashers and needlecraft retailers looking to refresh their ranges, discover emerging brands and source products that will drive sales into peak season, one event continues to stand out year after year: Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival. Returning to Harrogate from 19th to 22nd July 2026, Home & Gift brings together the best in gift, home and lifestyle retail, combining purposeful sourcing with the relaxed, vibrant atmosphere that has made it retail’s favourite summer sourcing event. This year’s ‘Scrapbook Summer’ show theme reflects how buyers experience the event – collecting ideas, curating their next edit and discovering inspiration at every turn. At a time when buyers are navigating shifting trends and increasing competition, Home & Gift offers something increasingly valuable: curated discovery. With more than 500 brands, thousands of products and a diverse retail audience, the show delivers a balanced mix of contemporary inspiration, trusted bestsellers and commercially strong ranges across every price point; from suppliers of art materials, through to craft kits and stationery, the show is designed to help retailers source with confidence. Collect ideas. Curate your range. Source what sells. Perfectly timed at a pivotal moment in the buying calendar, Home & Gift helps retailers refresh collections, spot emerging trends and secure newness ahead of the anticipated autumn and Christmas trading. Set across Harrogate’s halls, hotels and marquees, the show offers a unique sourcing experience; buyers can move seamlessly between established brands and exciting newcomers, discovering products suited to every type of retail environment. In 2026, 25 per cent of exhibitors are making their show debut, offering even more opportunities to discover fresh products and first-to-market launches. Retailers can browse the latest ranges from both new and returning suppliers, including the likes of West Design Products, Chasing Threads, Paraffle Embroidery, Figured’Art, and Bothy Threads. A curated mix across every category Home & Gift’s strength lies in its breadth and curation. The show reflects the cross-category nature of modern retail, helping buyers build complete, commercially strong ranges. Aside from crafting, other product sectors also include designled giftware, homewares and interiors, fashion and accessories, greetings and stationery, jewellery, beauty and wellbeing, food and drink, children’s gifts and seasonal collections – ensuring something for every store and every budget. Where business meets connection More than just a place to source, Home & Gift is where the retail community comes together. The show’s relaxed, welcoming atmosphere creates the perfect environment for meaningful conversations, long-term partnerships and effortless networking. The 2026 social programme enhances this further, with highlights including Sunday Sundowners and Tuesday’s Drinks on the Lawn, offering vibrant, informal opportunities to connect beyond the show floor. For Indigo badge holders, the Indigo Lounge provides an exclusive space to relax, network and recharge throughout the day. Combined with Harrogate’s independent restaurants, bars and welcoming charm, the show offers a buying trip that is as enjoyable as it is productive. Designed to discover As retailers prepare for peak trading, Home & Gift 2026 offers the opportunity to source smarter, connect with the industry and discover what’s next – Harrogate remains the place to be this summer! IN BRIEF: WHO: https://homeandgift.co.uk WHERE: Harrogate Convention Centre WHEN: 19th – 22nd July, 2026 31 SHOW PREVIEW
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