The February issue is packed with a bumper Spring Fair preview, plus pages of news, views, and hot products.
IN OUR SPRING FAIR SECTION: find out about the new releases that will showcased at the NEC Birmingham from 5th to 8th February.
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: we turn the spotlight on three core categories: fashion accessories, home accessories, and giftable stationery.
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: we catch up with Enesco, Bloomingville, Henry & Co Home Fragrance, and House of Marbles
IN OUR RETAILERS’ PANEL SECTION: we catch up with some of the leading independent retailers across the country who share their Spring Fair hopes and recollections – and some useful hints to help you make the most out of your visit to the trade show.
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: we ask a selection of Spring Fair exhibitors what products they are most excited about launching at the event.
IN OUR RETAIL INTERVIEWS SECTION: we talk to Suzanne Chapman, owner and founder of the Much Love Gifting website; Onneke Northcote-Green, owner of Onneke gift shop & studio in Seaford; and Amy McCusker, founder of online retailer WeeBox.
PLUS: There’s pages of must-read opinions from our regular columnists: The Giftware Association chief executive Sarah Ward; Bira (British Independent Retailers Association) CEO Andrew Goodacre; Retail100 Consulting director and co-founder Anna Berry; Yarnton Home and Garden head of brand and home, gift, food and toy buyer Bryony Taylor-Edwards; and Claire Leigh, owner and director of Two Ducks in Woking.
RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS: We are happy to hear from readers who would like to take part in our features, interviews and news pages. Please email Editor Clare Turner at clare@lemapublishing.co.uk.
COMING UP NEXT: THE MARCH/APRIL ISSUE OF GIFTS TODAY INCLUDES:
- Gifts for Garden Centres
- London Stationery Show Preview
- Fun at Home (gifts & puzzles)
- Men’s & Father’s Day Gifts
- Licensed Gifts
- At Home (home accessories)
- Giftable Stationery
- In Style (fashion accessories)
- New Products
AND OUR ANNUAL SPECIAL HOME FRAGRANCE SUPPLEMENT:
the definitive guide to the UK’s leading home fragrance brands.
SUPPLIERS: To advertise in the next issue, please contact Gifts Today Publisher Mark Horsnell at markh@lemapublishing.co.uk