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.
Glee and Autumn Fair to co-locate in 2026
Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has today announced exciting news about the co-location of Glee and Autumn Fair at the NEC
Katherine Bree Jewellery: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology.
Katherine Bree is a London-based jewellery designer whose work has been quietly capturing the attention of jewellery lovers since 2000. Drawing from a deep appreciation
British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies site in Havant
British Garden Centres is delighted to announce another addition to the family, acquiring the former Dobbies site in Havant. This takes the group up to
Retailers can win £250 Golden Ticket to spend at Curated Craft
The organiser of Curated Craft Online is thrilled to announce that Golden Tickets worth £250 will be gifted during this year’s special buyer promotion, which
Introducing the new Autumn/Winter collection from Ivyline
Embracing the magic of the season, the new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection from Ivyline is a curated blend of elegance and style. Adopting the season’s
AMES Tools – targeting bestsellers in 2025
With the 2025 gardening season fast approaching, AMES Tools is urging retailers to secure stock now to meet the increased demand that springtime brings.
Reasons to showUP with Roelofs & Rubens
Not long to go before the next edition of showUP takes place in the Expo Greater Amsterdam. This 26.000 sqm repurposed greenhouse is one
A Hint of Grey: Luxurious British made candles
We are delighted to introduce lovely Devonshire-based home fragrance brand, A Hint of Grey. Owner, Claire Medhurst, says: “At A Hint of Grey, we believe
More government support is needed in horticulture
Apprenticeships are a great way to attract new talent to any industry. The combination of hands-on experience and classroom learning helps individuals understand what it
The Greenfingers Charity confirms the return of the Dragon Boat Race & Wing Walk challenges
The Greenfingers Charity is thrilled to announce the return of two of its most exhilarating fundraising events for 2025 – the Dragon Boat Race and
GIMA Buyer Connect event with Blue Diamond
GIMA is excited to unveil that the upcoming ‘Buyer Connect’ event will provide an exclusive opportunity for members to engage directly with the buying team
Dig secures £75k investment from Dragon’s Den
A gardening concept has been awarded £75,000 by Sara Davies of Dragon’s Den. Wiltshire-based Dig, which was founded by garden designer, Alex Hollingsworth and Henry
Garden Re-Leaf south walk
The much-loved Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is now even more accessible, with the 10-mile route making a triumphant return to the South Walk. As excitement
Blue Diamond takes over World’s End Dobbies
Blue Diamond has confirmed that it will lease a garden centre that used to be called World’s End, at a former Dobbies site in Aylesbury.
Sharing the love instore this Valentine’s Day
Around 40 million people in the UK celebrate Valentine’s Day and the estimated spending on Valentine’s Day in 2024 was £2.1 billion according to research
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
Spring Fair partners with Trendhub
Spring Fai (2nd – 5th February 2025, NEC Birmingham) has partnered with leading trend agency BDA London and their smart forecasting service Trendhub to deliver
Colour your Lives at showUP
The 2025 edition of the premiere BeNeLux region exhibition, showUP will include an exciting new feature called colourUP, emphasising the key colour trends and themes
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
Innovative Ways to Personalise Your Presents This Year
Finding the right gift takes thought, creativity, and a personal touch. As the holiday season approaches, choosing something meaningful can feel challenging. This year, try
Spotlight on Hornby George PR
When Kimberley Hornby George launched Hornby George PR (HGPR) in early 2024, she brought nearly 20 years of experience in the garden, home, leisure and
Sharing the love instore this Valentine’s Day
Around 40 million people in the UK celebrate Valentine’s Day and the estimated spending on Valentine’s Day in 2024 was £2.1 billion according to research
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.
