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.
Support the Light Fund English Channel Relay silent auction!
Have you bid in the Light Fund English Channel Relay fundraiser silent auction yet? As the 3 June deadline approaches, there’s not much time left
Experience a new chapter for AMES UK at Glee 2022
At this year’s Glee, (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham, stand 6C40-F41), AMES UK, the outdoor living experts behind the leading Kelkay, La Hacienda and
Indie retailers are feeling the squeeze
The Office for National Statistics has reported that retail sales volumes rose by 1.4% in April 2022 following a fall of 1.2% in March 2022
Home, Gift & Clothing at Glee
See what the UK’s premier garden centre & gift exhibition has to offer in these crucial market sectors Not only have many of the UK’s
April showers affect core garden centre sales
Poor weather in April (2022) affected sales in core categories at garden centres across the country according to the latest Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer
Jenny Douthwaite of Primeur elected GIMA President
GIMA has announced the election of Jenny Douthwaite of Primeur as GIMA President, supported by Kate Ebbens of Capi Europe as Vice President following its
See the Duke of Wellingtons at Glee!
Leon Boots Co is excited to be returning to Glee next month (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham – stand 7G45), where it will showcase
Glee in conversation with….UK garden centres
The garden retail sector is delighted to have live exhibitions and networking events back in the calendar, including a brand-new date in the 2022 line-up,
See the Duke of Wellingtons at Glee!
Leon Boots Co is excited to be returning to Glee next month (28th – 30th June, NEC Birmingham – stand 7G45), where it will showcase
Shoot for the Stars with NASA licensed Gifts
Stargazers and sci-fi enthusiasts alike will love these officially licensed NASA gifts and gadgets, which not only celebrate NASA’s rich heritage but also honour their
One Pot with Many Different Looks
Proud houseplant parents are always looking for new ways to revamp their prized displays and create new, Instagrammable room settings that will wow friends and
From Mermaids to Moomaids
The Little Mermaid and the Mermaid of Zennor is the latest mini storybook in Purple Pomegranate Press’s range of Send a Story as a Card
New Biodegradable Holographic Bioglitter
Ecologically-friendly glitter manufacturer, Ronald Britton Ltd, launches Bioglitter™ HOLO, the first and only certified fresh water biodegradable holographic effect glitter product, in another world first
Setting the trend for garden décor in 2022
With decorative homewares and creativity on the rise, shoppers are now utilising every room, gardens included, so it’s no surprise that demand for outdoor decor
Getting Royally Ready – Retail Jubilee Celebrations
The Union Jack bunting will be fluttering and delicious cake devoured to mark 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne, the longest a
Green Stationery taken to the next level at Paperworld India
Paperworld India is gearing up to bring the stationery industry together through its launch edition in May. International pen manufacturer Reynolds has confirmed participation in
See Songbirds & Seedheads at BCTF
Yorkshire greetings card brand, Umbellifer, has announced a new range of greetings cards to be launched at BCTF in April. Songbirds & Seedheads celebrates some
From Mermaids to Moomaids
The Little Mermaid and the Mermaid of Zennor is the latest mini storybook in Purple Pomegranate Press’s range of Send a Story as a Card
From the Old Minimalism to Vintage Maximalism
Last year, we saw a host of interior designers and industry leaders predict the end of minimalism – and the start of a new era
Rising Stars
A cosmos of celestial celebrations, of magical moons and mystic stars, and the sun tarot card radiating its positivity and optimism, shared the same greeting
Book your visit to the Ivyline Christmas Showroom
For over 45 years, Ivyline’s mission has been to enrich lifestyles by creating inspirational products for the home and garden. Aiming to put people and
Eclectic & Bohemian topped Pinterest trends in 2021
Keen to find out which interior styles we were most interested in last year, Homedit.com took to Pinterest to see the interior design trends people
Emerging Gift Trends
Gift trends in 2022 have been influenced by people’s changing habits in the past couple of years, with people spending more time at home, investing
Cocktail Hour!
Who doesn’t love a cocktail once in a while? If you are keen on cocktails but don’t always want to go out on the town
The HOTTEST Outdoor Living Trends!
with the Spring Equinox a few days past and warmer weather on the horizon, our thoughts are turning to gardens, terraces and outdoor living in
Show Reel
Following its hugely successful trial at Autumn Fair 2021, Curated Meetings is supercharging new business and scaling up for its official launch at Spring Fair on the 7th – 8th February 2022 at NEC Birmingham offering more space, more meetings, and more sectors.
Curated Meetings are short, pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings between vetted buyers and relevant brands based on mutual interest to drive new business opportunities together. Designed to offer a platform for bespoke, highly pertinent and time efficient business meetings between buyers and brands, Curated Meetings delivered over 300, 15-minute face-to-face meetings at Autumn Fair, generating thousands of pounds of business and an incredible return on time for participants.
For Spring Fair, the Curated Meetings team has doubled and the programme now includes brands across all sectors including home, gift, lifestyle, fashion, accessories and jewellery
