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| September/October 2024 |
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We’ve had Wimbledon, we’ve had the Euros, we’ve had the Olympics, and a sporadic burst of sunshine here or there; with summer officially over, it’s now time to look forward to the cosy nights in, bundling up in warm clothes and sitting in front of roaring fires. Plus, this time of year is vital for retailers to pull in important revenue to see them through slower times after the festive season.
Looking in depth at the features this issue, we are focusing on Greetings Cards – perennial bestsellers and something for every occasion, Toys & Games – for children and adult alike, and Women’s Jewellery & Accessories – a great option for self-gifting.
Don’t forget to also check out our second Christmas Products feature, showcasing an array of great product to capitalise on this lucrative season.
We here at Gift Focus pride ourselves on not only showcasing the best product, but also sharing stellar business advice to keep you ahead of the game, and this issue is no different. Our three business features look at getting to grips with the European Accessibility Act (EAA), employee activism, and sustainable packaging.
And that’s not all, our company profiles shine the spotlight on some of the best in the industry, giving you a bucketload of inspiration and showcasing just some of the wonderful product available to stock. Check out our focus on Brainstorm, London Luxury Candle Co, and The Baby Gifting Company.
With our usual round-up of industry news and new products, it’s a bumper issue with endless inspiring content – enjoy! Louise x |
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| London Packaging Week unveils pioneering Innovation Award winners |
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London Packaging Week is thrilled to unveil the winners of its inaugural Innovation Awards, sponsored by Fedrigoni, celebrating groundbreaking advancements in packaging across various categories. This year's awards recognise exceptional design, creativity, and sustainability in packaging solutions.
In a collaboration with Aston Martin, Bowmore has crafted a decanter that is as much a work of art as it is a vessel for this exceptional whisky. The design takes inspiration from the Japanese metalworking technique 'Mokume-Gane,' known for its unique layered patterns. This technique has been reimagined through layered carbon fibre sheets, creating the decanter's distinctive Mokume lid. The result is a lid that evokes a futuristic aesthetic and mirrors the natural black rocks of Loch Indaal, the home of the Bowmore Distillery.
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| Visitor registration for Toy Fair 2025 is now open |
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Visitor registration is now open for Toy Fair 2025 , the UK's largest trade show dedicated to toys, games, and hobbies. The three-day showcase will be held from 21st to 23rd January 2025 at Olympia Events in London, spanning both the lower and upper levels of the Grand and National Halls, as well as a section of the Upper West Hall.
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| Campaign to drive footfall and spend in UK and Irish high streets recognised at top industry awards |
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Fintech Miconex picked up the award for Best Creative Marketing Campaign for its end of term campaign at the Gift Card & Voucher Association Hall of Fame awards held on 12th September in London.
A commitment to driving footfall and spend in UK and Irish towns and cities through creative marketing was the driver for Miconex collecting an award at the recent Gift Card & Voucher Association Hall of Fame awards.
Miconex received the Best Creative Marketing Campaign award for their end of term campaign delivered across its network of over 80 Town & City Gift Card programmes in the UK and Ireland, including Scotland Loves Local Gift Cards delivered alongside Scotland's Towns Partnership. The local gift cards lock spend into local communities by encouraging 'shop local'.
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| Spring Fair 2025 Announces #SBS Small Business Sunday Winners |
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Spring Fair, which celebrates its 75th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham on 2nd – 5th February 2025, is delighted to announce twelve new winners of Theo Paphitis's #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative who each receive a free stand at the February show. Since 2018, the TV dragon and #SBS Small Business Sunday creator and Spring and Autumn Fair have joined forces to support start-up businesses. Together they have worked with over 60 SMEs, playing a vital role in their future success.
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| Spring Fair launches anniversary Retail Insights podcast |
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Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which takes place on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Retail Insights podcast series for retail, and by retail, to celebrate its upcoming 75th anniversary and shine a light on businesses in the industry.
A first of its kind for a retail trade show, Spring Fair has collaborated with the legendary designer and TV personality Jeff Banks CBE to create the series of free podcasts featuring interviews with 15 industry figureheads which will run over a period of 14 weeks from the 20th October.
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| Stabilo announces collaboration with Dolce&Gabbana |
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Dolce&Gabbana and Stabilo have collaborated for the first time on an exclusive highlighter collection.
Stabilo is a german brand specilaising in the production of highlighters, writing instruments and colouring pens and pencils.
Founded in 1855, Stabilo is synonymous with quality, colour variety and innovation. Bold designs and ergonomic features have made the brand's products a favourite choice of students, artists and professionals around the world.
For this first collaboration, four creations have been chosen that recall some of Dolce&Gabbana's most iconic patterns: Sicilian decorations embrace the Milky Yellow Stabilo Boss Original highlighter, the decisive soul of the Leopard characterises the Beige shade, while the black and white of the Zebra print and the Mediterranean Blue majolica decorate the Black and Cloudy Blue models respectively.
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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...
12-15 Jan 2025 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com
12-14 Jan 2025 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
www.givingliving.co.uk
19-21 Jan 2025 - Scotland's Trade Fair Spring
SEC, Glasgow
www.scotlandstradefairs.com
21-23 Jan 2025 - The Toy Fair
Olympia, Grand & National Halls
www.toyfair.co.uk |
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