The English Soap Company celebrates 25 years of soap making
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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.
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The English Soap Company celebrates 25 years of soap making
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Welcome to the first issue of 2025! As we step into the new year, we’re thrilled to bring you the second installment of our feature on the Spring Fair trade show. This year’s show promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a wealth of new products, unique brands, and creative ideas ready to inspire your business.
In this issue, we also take a closer look at the upcoming Spring holidays, including Mother’s Day, Easter, and Anniversary and Wedding gift trends. We’ve curated a selection of standout products that will help you capture the spirit of these special occasions, from thoughtful gifts for mums to elegant wedding presents that will delight customers and recipients alike. Our product spotlight gives you an insider’s guide to the gifts that will be in high demand this season, ensuring you’re prepared to offer something unique and memorable.
As always, we are dedicated to bringing you the most relevant business insights to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving gift trade landscape. In this issue, we feature company profiles that showcase the stories behind some of the most exciting brands in the market, including Gainsborough Giftware and Classic Canes, and newcomer Urban Farm-It. Whether it’s a new business making waves or an established player pivoting to meet consumer needs, these profiles offer inspiration and a deeper understanding of how companies are navigating the challenges and opportunities of 2025.
Additionally, our business news covers the latest updates from the industry – we’ve got you covered with all the key information to keep your business on track.
As we look ahead to a busy year, we hope this issue provides you with the insights, inspiration, and tools to kickstart your season with success. Whether you're a retailer, supplier, or buyer, there’s something here to help you elevate your offering and stay competitive in an ever-changing market.
Thank you for being part of our community – we look forward to continuing to support you throughout 2025.
Wishing you a prosperous year ahead!
Enjoy the issue,
Louise
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
Enesco has announced the expansion of the Designs by Lolita brand with the introduction of a new Dragonfly Wine Glass. This beautifully designed piece joins the ranks alongside the original Dragonfly wine glass, a favourite since 2016.
Building on the enduring success and popularity of the original design, the new Dragonfly Wine Glass brings a fresh burst of sophistication. Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail that has made Designs by Lolita a household name, this new creation is certain to captivate collectors and connoisseurs alike.
Featuring iridescent turquoise dragonflies that dance elegantly around the bowl of the glass, each dragonfly is accentuated with delicate pink outlines that highlight the intricacy of their wings, evoking a sense of charm and wonder. The stem of the glass adds to its ethereal beauty with a frosted finish adorned with dainty pink flowers, offering a soft and graceful touch.
The base, meanwhile, sparkles with glitter in matching turquoise hues, further adorned with scattered pink flowers, creating a seamless flow throughout the design.
www.enesco.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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