New Products: Industry news from Gift Focus magazine

Sue Ure, a leading name in artisan pottery, is at Top Drawer in September 2024

Sue Ure, a leading name in artisan pottery, is thrilled to announce the participation of both her brands Sue Ure Maison and Sue Ure Ceramics at the UK's premier design-led trade fair Top Drawer, from 8-10 September 2024 at London Olympia. Sue will debut a new collection, of meticulously crafted ikebana, rice and dipping bowls. She will also be adding a beautiful new duck-egg blue glaze. A vibrant new addition to her Maison range are colourful mini-dishes/saucers, that coordinate with the existing Ambit range.

Posted: 18 July 2024

St. Eval unveil new Sand Dune Collection

Encapsulating the serene beauty of the Cornish coast and countryside, St. Eval are thrilled to announce their new Summer collection, Sand Dune. Nestled on their farm in North Cornwall, St. Eval are unique scent seekers who sustainably craft candles and home fragrances inspired by their close affinity with nature. Proudly B Corp certified, St. Eval incorporate a blend of traditional and contemporary crafting methods to prioritise sustainably and maintain their superior mark of quality.

Posted: 10 July 2024

Two For Joy Illustration licensed for exclusive collection of greeting cards

Two For Joy Illustration, an independent publisher of distinctive greetings cards that is represented by art licensing and design company The London Studio, has been licensed by Otter House to produce an exclusive capsule collection of greeting cards.

The collection will be based on Two For Joy Illustration's Bookish range of luxury greetings cards. Inspired by the beauty of classic book covers, each Bookish card is intricately designed with hand-drawn typography and illustration and has a beautiful coloured inside print, matching the design.

Two For Joy Illustration is the brainchild of Louise Richardson, who runs her business from her little studio in Suffolk. Louise is a digital illustrator whose style is notable for beautiful, playful illustrations, paired with hand-drawn typography.

Posted: 8 July 2024

BLE 2024 preps for 25th anniversary celebrations

Visitor registration has opened for Brand Licensing Europe 2024 as organisers ramp up celebrations for the show's 25th anniversary. European brand licensing professionals including retailers, manufacturers, brand owners, agents, service providers, marketers and designers are invited to secure their free pass to the three-day event now at https://utm.io/ugO2o . BLE is Europe's leading event for licensing, brand extension and collaborations and takes place slightly earlier this year from 24-26 September at ExCeL London.

Posted: 11 June 2024

Cinnamon Aitch is launching 30 new gorgeous designs

Cinnamon Aitch has become synonymous with beautiful, contemporary greetings cards and is loved for its hand-made ranges.

The company has launched 30 new gorgeous designs to its best selling range Primrose Hill.

This popular range goes from strength to strength as the love for the sensitive, hand painted images knows no bounds!

All printed on heavy weight, textured FSC board and supplied with a bespoke printed envelope, all Cinnamon Aitch cards and gifts continue to be designed and entirely made in the uk, with love.

All the cards will be exhibited at PG Live, stand 231 at the Business Design Centre, London in June.

Posted: 6 May 2024

40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH

Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1984, MFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt and now consists of two areas: Fairconstruction and Media Services. The lasting success of the Group's very first subsidiary is founded on providing exhibitors with the best possible visibility through stand construction and marketing services.

Posted: 18 April 2024

Autumn Fair returns, Sept 2024

Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham as the indispensable destination for buyers to explore a wealth of new and captivating products from the most coveted brands in retail. Take great products from the show floor to the shop window in time for retail's peak season with Autumn Fair's curated selection of over 600 suppliers including the retail market's bellwether brands in every major sector across Home, Gift, and Fashion. Historically over 30% of brands are also exclusive to Autumn Fair - you won't find them at any other show.

Posted: 11 April 2024

The Creative Retail Awards latest!

The Creative Retail Awards, in collaboration with Shop Drop Daily, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new Award – The Shop Drop Daily Concept of the Year Award. This prestigious Award celebrates the most innovative and inspiring branded concepts from around the world, as featured on Shop Drop Daily - the premier destination for cutting-edge brand experiences. This Award features the Top 10 most viewed concepts of 2023, curated from the platform's daily drops, showcasing the pinnacle of creativity and excellence in the global retail industry.

Posted: 26 March 2024

SmartMax receives three accolades at Loved By Parents awards

The recently launched SmartMax 'My First Build & Drive' took the top spot in three different categories of the Loved by Parents Awards including Best Stimulative Toy 1-3yrs, Best Construction Toy 1-3yrs, and Best Innovative Toy 2024.

With an age range of 18 months to 5 years, the award-winning toy gives children an early introduction to the amazing world of magnetism.

Engaging little minds for hours on end, it is no surprise it was a hit with both the judging panel and the public during the voting stage.

SmartMax's My First Build & Drive takes children on a creative journey.

A 2-in-1 playset, toddlers as young as 18 months can build and play and pre-schoolers from the age of 2-5 can enhance their skills.

Posted: 21 March 2024

Unleash Creativity this Easter with Décopatch

This Easter, Décopatch, the leading UK distributor for creative papier mâché shapes, is thrilled to introduce a trio of enchanting additions, promising to infuse your festive celebrations with creativity and charm.Crafting enthusiasts can now explore the art of decopatching with an exclusive pack containing 6 Cracked Eggshells, each possessing its own unique charm. For those seeking additional delight, the adorable baby lamb and the charming bell are available for individual purchase. Ideal for concealing treats, these delightful papier mâché shapes will add a touch of magic to your Easter decor.

Posted: 7 March 2024