Home & Giftware Magazine – Retail News, Home & Gift Trends
Home & Giftware Magazine is published by Gifts & Greetings Review Ltd. and produced by industry trade journalist, Charlotte Cowell and account director, Denre Bruins. We have over 20 years’ experience in trade publishing, covering exhibitions at home and overseas, industry news and trends and always keeping our eyes peeled for the beautiful new products that will fly off the shelves of retail businesses large and small. From exquisite handmade crafts and original art, through to design-led home interiors, perfect gifts and greetings cards for all ages, we hunt out the hero products across sectors. Our circulation includes some of the best galleries, independent retailers, museums, zoos and heritage centres from around the UK and beyond, plus garden centres, department stores and interior designers.
If you have news or new products to share, email Charlotte. For advertising, contact Denre.
Spring Fair and Pure to join forces in February 2025
Global exhibitions company, Hyve Group, has announced an exciting expansion of Spring Fair, with the addition of dedicated fashoin even, Pure, from February 2025. The
Hale Events’ Sales Manager celebrates 25 years!
Paul Thomas joined Axbridge based exhibition organisers, Hale Events, in 1999. He has sold stands at Hale’s portfolio of South West trade shows ever since
Licensing Lab to launch at the 75th anniversary of Spring Fair
Spring Fair is delighted to announces the launch of the Licensing Lab in partnership with Fabacus and Licensing International at the 75th anniversary edition of
Celebrating 60 years of Giving & Living
As we head towards this milestone 60th anniversary for Giving & Living on 12-14 January 2025, at Westpoint, Exeter, we catch up with some of
Copper & Green: Luxury Gifts for Gardeners
Copper & Green is proud to unveil its latest collection of handmade copper creations; each piece meticulously crafted in the UK with an emphasis
A greener gift this Christmas: Introducing Fyne Herbs
This Christmas, give the gift of Fyne Herbs, a collection of living herb plants that provides a sustainable and meaningful alternative to traditional flower
René Adda Unveils ‘Stylistic’ Set to Redefine Modern Objects
It’s lift off for Stylistic, the ground-breaking new brand founded by the acclaimed René Adda. Known for his work as founder of Lexon amassing
Lomi – The future of waste management, for every kitchen
Say goodbye to food waste rotting in your kitchen. Lomi, the innovative kitchen countertop food recycler, is transforming the way households manage organic waste,
GCA Column by Peter Burks
Another year draws to a close and as usual there have been both highs and lows to celebrate and endure. The recent budget being a
GIMA 2024 Award winners
GIMA has announced the winners of the prestigious 2024 GIMA Awards which was held on the evening of 7th November at Celtic Manor Resort in
Boost Christmas sales: make the most of free SfE promotional material
As the green industry prepares to enter its poinsettia peak, Stars for Europe (SfE), the pan-European poinsettia marketing initiative, is offering a raft of new materials to
Catering and Christmas boost Garden Centre Sales
The Greeting Card Association’s (GCA) latest Barometer of Trade (BoT) has reported that catering served up the best results for September. Seven of the 13
GCA hosts free retail security webinar for members
Three retail security specialists will speak to Garden Centre Association (GCA) members at a free webinar on the topic next month (November 2024). The online
Boost your Houseplant sales this autumn/winter
There is a distinct chill in the air as the nights start drawing in and the leaves turn colour and start to fall. For garden
Summoning Halloween Cards & Gifts
Gale Astley reports on the greetings card and gift trade: For many years sales of Halloween-related products in the UK have been the skeleton in
A Croissant Crush
Baking news! There’s finally a design trend you can get your teeth into! The flaky and buttery crescent-shaped croissant is currently a craze in the
Card Creatives Air at New Designers Show
In 1985, the imaginative spectacles of Live Aid, Back to the Future and the first episode of EastEnders enthralled audiences of millions – yes, 13
Glorious Gardens
Botanical greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range called Glorious Gardens. The concept behind the range is to celebrate great British flower gardens
True Joy: Dulux Colour of the Year 2025
The colour supremos at Dulux have made the vivid yellow, True Joy, their colour of the year for 2025. The inspiration was the Co’lour Futures
Precious Moments for Decoration Unlimited 2025
From 07 to 11 February, Decoration Unlimited – the special presentation at Christmasworld – will once again offer the opportunity to experience new creative ideas
Directional Home & Gift Trends at Autumn Fair
Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading seasonal trade event for Home, Gift, and Fashion, has revealed the top trends that will make their way from the
Say hello to Dopamine Décor
One of the hottest lifestyle trends informing home interiors is Dopamine Décor, a feelgood blend of bright spaces, bold and creative colour and a strong
Summoning Halloween Cards & Gifts
Gale Astley reports on the greetings card and gift trade: For many years sales of Halloween-related products in the UK have been the skeleton in
Secret Santa Success!
As we move into the festive season, trying to figure out what to do about gifting for people in your own office can be difficult.
Not just for Christmas!
Gifting is often associated with the holiday season, but there’s something a little more beautiful about giving presents when they’re least expected. This surprise can
Show Reel
Home & Giftware Magazine is once again hugely looking forward to the main event in the UK exhibition calendar: Spring Fair and sister event, Autumn Fair. See our showreel for more details.
