5 CONTENTS SHOWS 69 Home & Gift Head to Harrogate to see what this year’s Home and Gift has to offer, with lust-worthy products and networking opportunities in abundance FOCUS ON 79 Company Profile Merci Maman Founder Beatrice de Montille shares how the company holds motherhood at the heart of everything it does, and how it grew from a work-fromhome job to the successful jewellery business it is today 82 Company Profile Gisela Graham is celebrating its 40th anniversary – check out how the company got to this milestone achievement 86 Company Profile Blade and Rose Owner Amanda Peffer found a distinctive product format which resonates with a wide audience, and is now looking to further its UK and European expansion 90 Retailer Interview Pomegranate London Founder Katie Bulatovic evolved her brand from market stalls to a bricks and mortar stall in London, and has developed a loyal customer base that returns year-on-year 61 BUSINESS ADVICE 58 Gifting for men A recent survey by Perspectus Global highlights how men have evolved in their gifting desires, with many now feeling their gifts are repetitive and are excited by options traditionally reserved for women 94 ACID Faith Capstick from ACID’s communications team shares some of her thoughts for better mental health 97 Target Market UK Greetings looks at how garden centres can appeal to a younger consumer 98 Festive success Bis Henderson Space Managing Director, Steve Purvis, shares an in-depth look at the Golden Quarter and how to properly prepare your supply chain for success 100 FSB Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shares that why bridging the skills gap is important for securing a prosperous future for small firms and workforce alike 102 Trade Show Connections How important are trade shows in today’s business world? Sara Davies gives her thoughts... 69 88 64 82
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