Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - July/August 2020

7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover This issue we have Brandwell adorning our cover, showcasing the company’s array of fashion accessories for him and her. As the stores begin to reopen and consumers rush to restock their wardrobes, Brandwell has a plethora of product ideal for every occasion. A new normal As the world continues to turn during the COVID-19 pandemic, life is slowly adjusting to the new interim normal. At the time of writing the UK government is beginning to take the first tentative steps towards the easing of strict lockdown measures and as such, businesses across the country are starting to see glimmers of hope regarding how they can start to resume operations. With more and more companies learning how to put in the relevant social distancing measures, those tills could be ringing far sooner than we think. And, of course, there is online. While lockdown has no doubt impacted many companies severely, it has also given some the chance to reassess sales strategies, with many brands and retailers using the down time to focus on bettering their e-commerce offering. As ever, this issue we get the in-depth details of the industry goings on and have got the lowdown from some of the best British gift brands on how they have been spending quarantine, and their survival tips, check it out on page 78. As the saying goes, the show must go on and we are continuing to showcase the best product on the market, throwing the spotlight on homewares, Christmas and Halloween products, photo frames and men’s gifts. Talking of shows, while some may be up in the air, and others cancelled until 2021, we are still being treated to digital offerings from the organisers, and we are still bringing you our show guides of the would-be exhibitors, check out Harrogate @ Home on page 53. We hope you like what’s inside, and don’t forget to check out the newly incorporated Attire Accessories section for all your fashion industry know-how! Louise Prance Editor Louise EDITOR Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 535 613 louisep@giftfocus.com EDITORIAL MANAGER Danielle Harvey SALES AND EVENTS DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 538 490 sarahe@giftfocus.com ACCOUNT MANAGER Catherine O’Callaghan +44 (0)1376 535 607 catherineo@giftfocus.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Scott Brothwell SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Hill, Stephanie Hodder, Vicky O’Connor, Sarah Young +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@kdmediapublishing.com PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Lorna Butcher WEB DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Stuart Weatherley SUBSCRIPTIONS +44 (0)1376 514 000 subscriptions@kdmediapublishing.com KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP www.giftfocus.com Gift Focus and Attire Accessories are solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility of the standing of advertisers nor by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Gift Focus is published six times a year. ISSN 1758-0897 @giftfocus @giftfocusmag @gift_focus Gift Focus magazine is proud to be associated with and supporters of: