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.
INDX Gift Edit 2026 – Exciting Plans Revealed!
Get ready to discover a fresh wave of gift inspiration, a dynamic new trade show set to invigorate the UK giftware market in 2026. Designed
Dalian Talent Group signs Disney distribution agreement with Enesco
Dalian Talent Group (DTG) has just signed a European distribution agreement for its brand-new Disney candle and home fragrance collection, with wholesale gift supplier Enesco
Go West in the New Year!
As we head into the Golden Quarter for gifting the team at Giving & Living is looking ahead to one of the first trade sourcing
The Puppet Company Expands its CommercialTeam with Strategic Appointment
The Puppet Company, the family run world leader in puppets and soft toys is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Manager, as
House History Jigsaw Puzzle celebrates Scottish Heritage
All Jigsaw Puzzles, a specialist puzzle store, with over 20 years’ expertise in creating and curating premium jigsaw puzzles, has released the House History
Eco-friendly firelighters by Stove Fan Company
Stove Fan Company proudly sells the world’s first fully heated stove fan (patent pending), offering a breakthrough solution in home heating. Some of the
Ginger Fox launched Peaky Blinders Rogue Trivia Game in anticipation of the film launch
Think you know everything about Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders? Prove it in Peaky Blinders: A Rogue Trivia Card Game — the fast-talking,
Rice Water Rituals Set by Miriam’s Collection
For centuries, women across East Asia have rinsed their hair and skin with rice water — a simple yet powerful ritual for radiance and
GCA August column with Peter Burks
The warm, or occasionally very hot, weather has continued well into the late summer now, which has unfortunately taken some of the gloss off the
GCA Column by CEO, Peter Burks
As the gardening season recedes, and with it the peak sales period for most garden centres, it’s a good time to have a look at
Welcome back Garden Centre Buyer!
The publisher of Home & Giftware Magazine, Gifts & Greetings Review Ltd., is delighted to announce the relaunch of Garden Centre Buyer magazine, a publication
April GCA Column with Peter Burks
How wonderful it is to see the arrival of some proper spring gardening weather and it has certainly got our Garden Centre Association (GCA) members
February’s GCA Barometer of Trade reveals catering & gifts led the way at member centres
THE BAROMETER of Trade (BoT) figures released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) for February show members did the best in non-gardening categories (2025). When
Glee Roadshow: date change & deeper industry insights
Glee, the UK’s leading garden and outdoor living trade show, is excited to announce an important update to its inaugural nationwide roadshow. The first event
New Seedlings Collection from Ohh Deer launched at Autumn Fair
UK design brand Ohh Deer has unveiled its first collection of eco-friendly seed cards in collaboration with Seedlings, a US brand that is not stocked
New Christmas humour cards from Twizler
Twizler is bringing festive cheer to shelves with the launch of its brand new humour cards for Christmas 2025, including a fresh drop of designs
Greetings from Autumn Fair
Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion taking place on 7th – 10th September at NEC Birmingham, is
Gale Astley writes: Hip To Be Square
Giddy for gingham or tender for tartan, plaid and chequerboard have cornered greeting card designs in 2025. From the bonny Highlands to Dorothy on the
2025 Festive Trends
The seasons have well and truly turned into autumn and up and down the nation gift, home and garden retailers are planning festive shop windows,
BDA London is Autumn Fair Trend partner
Autumn Fair has announced that BDA London is its official trend partner, bringing an exclusive preview of the key trends set to shape Autumn/Winter 2026/27.
Gale Astley writes: Hip To Be Square
Giddy for gingham or tender for tartan, plaid and chequerboard have cornered greeting card designs in 2025. From the bonny Highlands to Dorothy on the
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
Craft projects for plant lovers
Handcrafted furniture not only adds a personal touch to your garden, patio or balcony, it’s also affordable and often much more sustainable than store-bought pieces.
Where are the Women Artists?
When it comes to women artists being represented in history, you really have to dig to find them. Thankfully, things have changed, and it’s the
Garden Surfaces That Balance Safety and Natural Appeal
Creating an outdoor space that supports safe play while preserving natural beauty is a growing priority for families and garden designers. Play areas are more
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.
