7 EDITOR’S LETTER On the cover Established in 1971 by Chairman and Co-Founder Ronnie Pavey, Lesser & Pavey has become a leading UK trade supplier of giftware and homewares. By priding itself on fantastic quality at great value for money, the Leonardo Collection has become renowned worldwide. www.leonardo.co.uk A new dawn Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that for the first time in more than a decade, Labour has seized power from the Conservatives, with Keir Starmer named as the UK’s new Prime Minister. During the build-up to the election, all political parties were keen to peddle their plans to revitalise the economy, and that included revitalising the high street. Labour set out a five-point plan, which included elements such as replacing business rates and rolling out banking hubs, with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushing Labour’s commitment stating, “Labour will breathe new life into our high streets.” Now that Labour has emerged victorious, we’re hopeful that they hold good to their manifesto promises and that independent retail will benefit from the election, with the party prioritising our industry and seeing the benefit in the local high street and the sense of community it instils in an ever-invading sea of chain stores. So, on we march! And this issue we’re sharing some wonderful products in the Christmas, Halloween, toys and games, and home accessories sectors, while also focusing on top industry shows Home & Gift, Autumn Fair, GLEE and Top Drawer. As ever, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if there’s something you’d like to see more of! Enjoy the issue, Louise Prance Editor Loui DESIGN +44 (0)1376 535 616 artwork@giftfocus.com ACCOUNTS +44 (0)1376 535 616 accounts@giftfocus.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis +44 (0)1376 535 602 sarah.ellis@giftfocus.com Gift Focus and Attire Accessories are solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. 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: ADVERTISING Account Manager Lauren Redford-Hughes +44(0)1376 535 609 lauren.redford-hughes @giftfocus.com EDITORIAL Editor Louise Prance +44 (0)1376 514 000 louise.prance@giftfocus.com 29 67 Louise Prance, Editor 23
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