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Gift Focus magazine is the UK's leading bi-monthly trade publication for the giftware industry, distributed to independent retailers, high street multiples, department stores, e-tailers, garden centres, heritage outlets and all other gift stockists.
Now the magazine also incorporates Attire Accessories, which is aimed at fashion accessory buyers. Visit the Attire Accessories website.
Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
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We’ve had Wimbledon, we’ve had the Euros, we’ve had the Olympics, and a sporadic burst of sunshine here or there; with summer offi cially over, it’s now time to look forward to the cosy nights in, bundling up in warm clothes and sitting in front of roaring fi res. Plus, this time of year is vital for retailers to pull in important revenue to see them through slower times after the festive season.
Looking in depth at the features this issue, we are focusing on Greetings Cards – perennial bestsellers and something for every occasion, Toys & Games – for children and adult alike, and Women’s Jewellery & Accessories – a great option for self-gifting.
Don’t forget to also check out our second Christmas Products feature, showcasing an array of great product to capitalise on this lucrative season.
We here at Gift Focus pride ourselves on not only showcasing the best product, but also sharing stellar business advice to keep you ahead of the game, and this issue is no different. Our three business features look at getting to grips with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), employee activism, and sustainable packaging.
And that’s not all, our company profi les shine the spotlight on some of the best in the industry, giving you a bucketload of inspiration and showcasing just some of the wonderful product available to stock. Check out our focus on Brainstorm, London Luxury Candle Co, and The Baby Gifting Company.
With our usual round-up of industry news and new products, it’s a bumper issue with endless inspiring content – enjoy!
Louise Prance, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Gift Focus magazine, please email editor@giftfocus.com
Louise x
Lesser and Pavey presents 'Fun at the beach' brand new licensed range from Finola Stack. Bright, nautical, illustrations of beach huts, lifebelts, blue seas, and fun of the waves and the beach, this wonderful, colourful new range of four assorted designs include a quality beach bag, picnic blanket, sandwich tray, fine china mugs, coasters and placemats to bring the beach into the home. www.leonardo.co.uk
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Fabian Santoro, co-founder of Xpofairs and online tradeshow platform, explains more about the company and its new gift tradeshow for 2025, The Gift Fair. When did you start up the company and why? Officially, Xpofairs launched in 2024, but our story goes back much further. Our founders, (who have over 70 years of combined experience in exhibiting and visiting at traditional trade shows) have been grappling with the challenges of this industry for years. We started by talking to hundreds of companies and buyers, alongside reflecting on our own experiences.
With the Exclusively show (Business Deign Centre Islington 11thand 12th June) already 100 percent sold out in terms of exhibitors,there is a feast of giftware on view and on trend, all ready for giftretailers to enjoy.Gift appropriate exhibitors in tableware, kitchenware,and small domestic electricals include Arthur Price, Denby,Dartington Crystal, The DRH Collection, DKB Household, Kilner,Le Creuset, Lifetime Brands, Meyer, Rayware, Robert Welch andViners as well as new and returning brands such as Portmeirion,Bodum, Minky, International Cookware & Pyrex, Aarke, ABS Pottery,Zero Water, Premier Housewares and Museums & Galleries.There are a host of ways for retailers to access both exhibitors,products and show features to make the most of a visit toExclusively. Some of the great show deals available includeopportunities to have travel costs refunded up to £75 for visitors,a limited number of free hotel rooms for multiple and overseasbuyers, and a gift voucher of £100, which independent retailerscan use against any order of £300 or over placed at the show.
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