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.
Win £1000 to spend at Spring Fair
Spring Fair, the UK’s leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to win £1000 to spend
Spring Fair Partners with the Association for Cultural Enterprises to Celebrate Cultural Retail
Spring Fair, the UK’s most prestigious wholesale marketplace taking place 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, is proud to announce a new partnership
Designed & Made in Britain Showcase at Giving & Living
The 60th anniversary edition of Giving & Living, set to run from 12-14 January at Westpoint in Exeter, will include its strongest-ever Designed & Made
Spring Fair 2025 Preview
As the UK’s leading retail trade event for the past 75 years, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion buyers and suppliers of all
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
Ivyline Spring/Summer 2025 is in stock and ready for delivery!
Following the phenomenal response to their new Spring/Summer collections for 2025, launched at Glee back in September, British home and garden specialist, Ivyline, is
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
Houseplants can save the day for last-minute shoppers
Festive shoppers scratching their heads over last-minute Christmas presents should consider gifting a house plant, as figures show December is a peak month for potted
Kimberley Hornby George and Alexandra Campbell Co-Chair Garden Media Guild
Hornby George PR is delighted to announce that its founder and director, Kimberley Hornby George, has been appointed Co-Chair of the Garden Media Guild (GMG).
Deco-Pak scoops two sustainability awards
Deco-Pak scored a fantastic double win in sustainability categories at the 2024 GIMA Awards, which were held at Celtic Manor resort in Newport on 7th November.
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
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
Christmas Stars Align for Poinsettia Day on 12th December
December heralds the start of one of the most magical times of the year, Advent, as we get in the mood for Christmas with carols,
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.
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.
