Inside Out Toys becomes home of premium children's ride-ons
Inside Out Toys has been appointed sole UK distributor for the award-winning Wheelybug...
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Inside Out Toys becomes home of premium children's ride-ons
Inside Out Toys has been appointed sole UK distributor for the award-winning Wheelybug...
Visitor registration for Toy Fair 2027 is now open
Visitor registration for Toy Fair 2027 is now open, ahead of the UK's largest toy, game and hobby...
Wax Lyrical launches new E-Commerce website
Wax Lyrical, one of the UK's leading heritage home fragrance brands, has announced the launch of its new...
HGA encourages members to engage with trade review
The Home & Gift Association is urging affected businesses across the home and gift sector to...
As we head into one of the busiest periods of the retail calendar, now is the time for careful planning, confi dent buying and making those all-important decisions that will shape the months ahead.
Whether you’re finalising your Christmas ranges, refreshing your gifting offer or looking for products that will encourage repeat visits to your store, this issue of Gift Focus is packed with inspiration to help you stay one step ahead.
Following on from our previous issue, we’ve dedicated another feature to Christmas Gifts, bringing you even more festive inspiration to help you curate a collection that will delight customers throughout the season.
We’ve also rounded up the latest Men’s Gifts, proving there’s no shortage of creative ideas for one of the trickiest gifting categories, while our Women’s Jewellery feature showcases stylish pieces perfect for thoughtful presents and impulse purchases alike. Meanwhile, our Toys & Games feature explores products that promise fun for all ages.
Beyond the product showcases, you’ll also find the latest industry news, business insights and supplier updates designed to help you make informed buying decisions and keep your retail offering fresh, relevant and profitable.
If you have exciting news, a successful store initiative or a story you’d like to share with our readers, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Louise Prance, Editor
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Louise x
There's a new Highland legend in town – and it's wearing a traffic cone. British soft toy company Jomanda has unveiled Cone Coo™, an irresistibly soft Highland Cow sporting Scotland's most famous unofficial headwear. Inspired by the iconic traffic cone placed on the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow, Cone Coo™ is a playful celebration of Scottish humour, character and culture – all wrapped up in one exceptionally cuddly coo. The quirky design has already gone viral online, creating a huge buzz across social media and attracting hundreds of registrations of interest ahead of launch. And the excitement is not limited to Scotland. Following the 2026 football celebrations and the arrival of the Tartan Army in Boston, Cone Coo™ has struck a chord with fans and buyers on both sides of the Atlantic. Interest has come from retailers across the UK and the USA, proving that apparently everyone loves a Highland Cow wearing a traffic cone. “We wanted to create something that simply made people smile,” says Leanne Houghton of Jomanda. “Highland Cows are loved all over the world, but only in Scotland could one end up wearing a traffic cone! What started as a fun celebration of Scottish humour has really captured people's imaginations. “We knew Cone Coo™ would raise a few smiles, but we never expected the reaction it received online. From Glasgow to Boston and beyond, people seem to have completely fallen for it.” For over 21 years, Jomanda has been creating beautifully soft plush gifts that have found homes around the world. Known for its promise that its full-sized plush toys are always #SofterThanASoftThing, the company has built a loyal following by combining premium softness, characterful design and a healthy sense of fun. Cone Coo™ joins an exciting year of new launches from Jomanda, including a new range of plush keyrings and an expanded collection of sea life characters. www.jomanda.co.uk
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Lavish splendour or cosy comfort? Back in February, Christmasworld in Frankfurt offered an exclusive preview of the upcoming festive season. Every year, the leading international trade fair for festive and seasonal decorations brings together leading manufacturers and brands from around the world to showcase the latest products and trends for every celebration throughout the year. One thing is clear for 2026: this Christmas is set to be opulent, emotional and delightfully animal-inspired.
Far from drawing consumers away from physical retail, social media is driving an estimated 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets every year - an average of over 30 million visits a week - according to new research from American Express. The Hype to High Street study, conducted with analysts Retail Economics, found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK adults have visited a shop or hospitality venue within the last year, such as a café or restaurant, after being influenced by content they saw on social media. Among Gen Z consumers (aged 18-28), that figure rises to 88%.
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