Literacy Capital has announced the appointment of Penny Grivea as its new CEO for Ashleigh & Burwood, their consumer Home Fragrance brand. Ashleigh & Burwood has a 30 year heritage.
Penny Grivea brings 25 years of consumer and retail experience to the brand, having previously worked for Selfridges, Harrods and Georg Jensen. For the last 9 years she's headed up the Beauty and Home multinational Rituals in the UK and IE; establishing the business and leading their expansion from 7 to 80 stores.
"We are thrilled to welcome Penny to the Ashleigh & Burwood team," said Paul Pindar at Literacy Capital."
Posted: 5 August 2024
The Toy Fair, which will celebrate its 71st show in January 2025, has again welcomed an extremely high returnee booking rate for next year's event with the entire ground floor and newly branded Gold Zone (formerly Greenhouse) already sold out. With more than six months still to go, the show has also received a high level of new applications and therefore any companies still considering booking exhibition space at the 2025 show are encouraged to apply now.
Posted: 1 August 2024
At half the size of their larger counterparts, the Mini TUBBZ range of cosplaying ducks have proven to be extremely popular amongst fans, and Numskull Designs has today announced the range is expanding, revealing multiple characters across four brands - Metal Gear Solid, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings, and Friends. It may take Legolas, Gandalf, Frodo, and Gimli, a little longer to travel across Middle-earth now they're only two inches tall, but these tiny heroes are determined to get the One Ring to Mount Doom – luckily, Sauron has also been shrunk to half the size of his regular TUBBZ form!
Posted: 31 July 2024
Summer's here and The Flora Lab, a UK-based sustainable home fragrance company, is excited to introduce its latest innovation: Summer Night Lights – a collection of eco-friendly insect repellent candles designed to keep pesky bugs at bay during the summer season. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Summer Night Lights collection features hand-poured candles made from natural, plant-based wax infused with Citrepel®, a naturally derived insect repellent proven effective against insects, flies, and mosquitoes. Available in two enticing scents, the refreshing Citronella & Lemongrass is perfect for daytime while the warming notes of Lavender & Patchouli lend themselves to balmy evenings, the collection promises to elevate any summer experience.
Posted: 29 July 2024
So many aspects of life in the UK inspire British designer Victoria Eggs' collections and ethos, and our great British wildlife is certainly one of them. The cosy and comforting Autumn Garden collection by British designer Victoria Eggs is filled with curiosity and warmth and was inspired by the smell of pine needles, the crunch of frosty leaves underfoot and snuggling up next to the fire. Autumn is Victoria's favourite season, which is abundantly clear in the beautiful detail found in the collection, including Conkers, English Ivy, and British wildlife. Perfect for cosy Autumnal homes, it's easy to see why this collection is a best seller in garden centres up and down the country. As with all of Victoria's other collections, each item is hand-crafted in the UK.
Posted: 24 July 2024
The Giftware Association is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gift of the Year Awards 2025, marking another year of celebrating excellence in the UK gift industry. With over 80 esteemed judges from various sectors of the industry already committed, this year's competition promises to be the most prestigious yet.
Entering the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards early provides unparalleled opportunities for PR and marketing coverage. Early entrants enjoy extended visibility, allowing them to maximise the benefits of being nominated. The competition's enhanced media presence means products and brands get noticed sooner, increasing the chances for significant promotional impact.
Posted: 23 July 2024
The garden retail industry's most anticipated event, Glee, is poised to mark a monumental milestone as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this September (10th – 12th, NEC Birmingham).
However, this year, Glee not only celebrates half a century at the pinnacle of garden retail but also ushers in a new era with its return to a September dateline, based on comprehensive industry feedback.
Glee has long been a beacon for the garden retail sector, fostering growth and innovation. This year's shift to a September date is a direct response to extensive consultations with industry stakeholders, ranging from independent retailers to large-scale suppliers. The feedback highlighted the need for a timing that aligns more closely with the industry's evolving buying cycles and seasonal preparations.
Posted: 22 July 2024
Hyve Group is excited to announce the return of Pure London x JATC and Source Fashion in February 2025, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of connecting its fashion events and launching the overall Create/Curate proposition, designed to inspire better buying whilst empowering responsible production.
Pure London x JATC and Source Fashion unite again at Olympia London from the 9th – 11th February 2025, together emphasising the importance of both creation and curation in the business of fashion. Create your ranges at Source Fashion, or Curate your in-store collections at Pure London x JATC.
For over 30 years, Hyve has been at the heart of the UK fashion buying community, creating unforgettable fashion experiences and opportunities.
Posted: 18 July 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
Leading European manufacturer of pens, pencils, and other writing instruments, Stabilo, has announced a new partnership with Asda to stock its range of high-quality stationery. This exciting development marks a significant milestone for Stabilo as it expands its retail presence.
Shoppers can now easily access Stabilo's popular products from vibrant highlighters to precision pens, ensuring they have the perfect tools for school, office, and creative projects.
Stabilo will now be stocked in up to 462 Asda stores nationwide as well as online.
This new partnership marks Stabilo's move back into grocery stores and a look into the future plans of the brand as it looks to expand it grocery partnership network. Current stockists of Stabilo include independent retailers and news, books and convenience stores.
Posted: 15 July 2024
