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| January/February 2025 |
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Looking forward
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.
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 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.
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| Positive start to the year at a busy Toy Fair 2025 |
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The toy industry reunited at Olympia London for Toy Fair 2025, a dynamic three-day event that showcased the latest trends and innovations shaping the world of play. With more than 250 exhibiting companies unveiling thousands of new products, including trending categories such as collectibles, pocket money toys and licensed toys, the event was a true celebration of the creativity and ingenuity of the toy industry and a positive start to the year. It was an incredibly busy three days connecting exhibitors with high-calibre visitors including buyers, licensors, inventors, media and the wider industry, all under one roof, establishing new connections as well as building on existing relationships.
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| Widdop & Co launches new Softies cuddly toy and gift range |
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Home and gifting company Widdop & Co. has announced the launch of its latest product range: Softies, a collection of plush cuddly toys and gifts designed to bring joy to children and adults alike.
The new line features charming characters from teddies to turtles, bunnies to brown foxes.
Developed by Widdop & Co.'s CEO, Stephen Illingworth, this heartwarming collection was inspired by the children of the company's team, including Stephen's own kids. "This range is close to my heart," said Stephen.
"The names of these cuddly companions, like Talia and Hudson, were lovingly chosen thanks to our team's children and my own family. It's a celebration of the creativity and innocence that kids bring into our lives."
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| Exacompta Clairefontaine nominated as a Finalist at product awards |
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ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted at the upcoming 2025 European Office Product Awards (EOPA).
Following continued developments across their extensive global operations, they company has been nominated within the prestigious 'Vendor of the Year' Category.
Together with substantially enhanced drop-shipment capabilities and marketplace management systems, the group is further expanding its presence throughout various sectors, such as the hospitality industry. Meanwhile, new product innovations continue to drive sales across several stationery categories, including storage systems, luggage and pencil cases.
All the winners will be announced on the 11th of March at the EOPA Awards, which are held in Hotel Okura in Amsterdam.
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| New shopping experience House of Phaedra opens in Dorset |
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The new House of Phaedra store has opened in the historic Antelope Walk, Dorchester, Dorset, and is dedicated to beautiful natural home fragrance and stunning lifestyle pieces, carefully curated to work in harmony.
Founder Phaedra Radstock has created a space where the company's Purbeck Candles play the leading role in this beautiful lifestyle store, where home fragrance is the pivotal element for creating stunning interiors.
Warm cosy scents accentuate plush blankets, sheepskins and dried hydrangeas and eucalyptus plants in beautiful glass vases. It has always been a dream of Phaedra's to have a lifestyle store that put home fragrance at the very core of the shop, building layers of style and colour around what arguably is the essence of every well curated room.
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| Spring Fair ends on a high |
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As the doors close on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, the NEC Birmingham has been buzzing with energy, innovation, and meaningful connections. Over four days, more than 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals gathered to discover the latest trends, meet suppliers, and be part of the ever-evolving retail landscape.
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| Hyve Group announces Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate from 2026 |
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Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has announced the exciting co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham. Autumn Fair will take place 6th – 9th September 2026 and Glee will take place 8th – 10th September 2026.
This strategic move by two industry-leading trade exhibitions unlocks multiple benefits for their respective sectors, creating a stronger, future-proofed platform that supports the long-term retail growth and successes of the industries they represent.
Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, the UK's leading home, gift, and fashion exhibition with a four-day content programme, Glee, the premier event for the garden retail sector, will continue as a dedicated three-day showcase for the garden, leisure, and pet industries.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
7-9 Apr 2025 - Farm Shop & Deli Show
Birmingham NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
www.farmshopanddelishow.co.uk
7-9 May 2025 - h+h americas
Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center in Rosemont/Chicago, IL
www.hh-americas.com
13-14 May 2025 - The London Stationery Show
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk
20 May 2025 - INDX Gift Food
Cranmore Park in Solihull, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
www.indxshows.co.uk |
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