The February 2025 issue of Gifts Today is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products – with a special focus on Spring Fair.
CLICK HERE to read
OUR FRONT COVER STAR: is Candlelight. Founder Mike Winch shares the story behind his gift and home company, and reveals details of an exciting new collection for 2025
IN OUR FAIR FOCUS SECTION: we preview Spring Fair in depth, and check out The Gift Fair by Xpofairs
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: we ask a selection of Spring Fair exhibitors to give us a sneak peek into what products they are most excited about launching at the event, and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing suppliers right now
IN OUR SHOP TALK SECTION: independent retailers reveal their hopes and plans for their visits to Spring Fair, from must-see stands to spotting new trends and themes
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: we turn the spotlight on New Products and Impulse Buys
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: we find out more about Global Luxury Brands and Museums & Galleries
IN OUR RETAILER FOCUS SECTION: we talk to Lynn Dickinson, head of retail for six-strong chain Collectables and two-strong sister chain Cello by Collectables in the North East; and David Robertson, managing director of Pozzi and Bijou, based in the towns of Buckie and Elgin on the Moray coast of Scotland
PLUS: there’s pages of must-read opinions from our columnists: Sara Allbright, director and co-founder of Retail100 Consulting; Jo Williams, owner/director of Joco gift shop in Nuneaton, Warwickshire; and Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira (British Independent Retailers Association)
