The October issue is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products.
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: we turn the spotlight on Christmas gifts & decorations, fragranced gifts, and Valentine’s Day gifts
IN OUR RETAIL INTERVIEWS SECTION: we talk to Box of Delights in Flitwick and Bazaar in Barnstaple
IN OUR RETAILERS’ PANEL SECTION: two directors of family-owned gift chains – Lark of London and MOOCH – introduce their businesses and discuss their current trading experiences
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: we catch up with The Wheat Bag Company, Ashleigh & Burwood, Rex London, Enesco, Namaste, Stars for Europe, Something Different Wholesale, Museums & Galleries, and Makasi Imports
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: a selection of leading gift suppliers share forecasts for their festive best sellers
IN OUR FAIR FOCUS SECTION: we take a sneak peek at Harrogate Christmas & Gift
PLUS: There’s pages of must-read opinions from our regular columnists: Claire Leigh, owner and director of Two Ducks in Woking; Anna Berry, director and co-founder of Retail100 Consulting; and Greg Rose, co-owner of Maybugs gift shop chain in East Sussex
And look out for special contributions from Jo Williams, owner and director of Joco Gifts in Nuneaton; Steve Powell, owner of Steve Powell Agencies; and Mark Naish, MD of Lema Publishing, which publishes Gifts Today.
COMING UP NEXT: THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE OF GIFTS TODAY INCLUDES:
• Gift Books
• Eco-friendly Gifts
• Licensed Gifts
• Exhibition Diary 2024
• Giftable Stationery
• At Home (home interiors & accessories)
• In Style (fashion accessories)
• New Products
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
SUPPLIERS: To advertise in the next issue, please contact Gifts Today Advertisement Manager Marian McNamara at marian@lemapublishing.co.uk or call 0779 1117141
