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.
BRC responds to Chancellor’s 2021 Budget
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget, Helen Dickinson, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: “The Chancellor has listened to many of our concerns and
Budget 2021: A moment of challenge and of change.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered the new budget on Wednesday March 3, saying that “an important moment is upon us, a moment of challenge and of
Portmeirion Group opens virtual showroom for 2021 collections
Lots of companies are creating some kind of online connection to launch new products and with the mecca of Spring Fair absent, it’s not just
British Retail Consortium warns of huge losses to trade
Responding to the PM’s route out plan, Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: “We welcome the additional clarity provided by
Garden Centre Barometer of Trade Report
The food hall and farm shops category within garden centres saw positive sales during January (2021) according to the Garden
HTA responds to the 2021 Budget
Commenting in response to the Chancellor’s Budget,delivered on Wednesday, March 3, the Horticultural Trade’s Association (HTA) issued the following statement:
Digital edition of the Garden Press Event was blooming great!
One of the biggest trade events in the gardening calendar, The Garden Press Event, has taken place virtually for the
GIMA sets a date for 2021 Awards
Following an imposed year off in 2020, the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association, GIMA, is pleased to confirm that its annual
Tong Garden Centre appoints new Food Hall Manager
Bradford Garden Centre, Tong, has appointed a new Food Hall Manager as it prepares to launch an extended offering with
Perrywood Tiptree helps communities to get growing
Perrywood Tiptree aims to get more people growing in 2021 and will be supporting two charities and a community interest
Dantoy presents sustainable bioplastic toy range
Dantoy has a great “I’m Green” line of bioplastic products, made of at least 90% sugarcane, a sustainable raw material, and their bioplastic is 100%
The Seed Card Company is planted this month!
Launching this month, The Seed Card Company offers an inspirational range of eco-friendly greetings cards and stationery created from post-consumer waste embedded with wildflowers, or
Go La La Scoops Top Prize at Gift of the Year Awards
Humour brand Go La La has won the coveted Judge’s Vote at the 2021 Gift of the Year awards, with their Filthy Gorgeous soap range
Dog Rocks neutralise canine urine the natural way
As the first green shoots of spring start pushing their way through the Earth and gardeners get ready for the growing season ahead, garden-proud dog
Spoil your pets this Valentine’s Day
Premium raw pet food brand, Natural Instinct, is delighted to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the launch of its limited edition, Paw-fect Catch treats. The new
Umbellifer’s New Plant Alphabet Cards Bring the Personal Touch!
Anyone who likes to make their card sending that bit more personal should cast their eyes over the Plant Alphabet range from Yorkshire-based greetings card
London Stationery show moves to October
The organiser of the London Stationery Show has announced that the 2021 event will now run from October 5-6 at the Business Design Centre in
Vintage Valentine
The oldest printed Valentine’s Day card was published on January 12, 1797, by Londoner, John Fairburn and written by Catherine Mossday to a Mr Brown
British Wonderlust – UK Staycationing Trending On Cards
Dreaming of our summer holidays, Gale Astley, with over 17 years in the greetings industry, and a promo filmmaker, takes us on a card designs
Valentine’s Cards by Stationery Traffic
Sunshine Suburbia is part of the Collage range of slightly kitsch, hand-cut collage designs by Peter Spencer – the designer/publisher at Stationery Traffic -loosely based
Squire’s pinpoints the 2021 Gardening Trends
The popularity of gardening continues to rise, with research by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) showing that lockdown in 2020 created another 3 million more
Out with the old and in with 2021: Interior Design forecast
As we head towards the new year our eye is on the interior design trends that will fall in or out of favour in 2021.
Gift Trends in focus
Retail Week has pinpointed some of the key Christmas shopping trends that are characterising this extraordinary year, where office parties, family get togethers, club nights
GCA highlights 12 Gardening Trends for 2021
The Greeting Card Association is looking ahead to major themes in gardening for the year ahead based on Instagram trends, which indicate that balconies, garden
Why Retro Gifts are Perfect for the Older Generation
Retro gifts are something that is considered to be dated by current generations but not so long ago, they were the hot new thing on
What To Think About When Gift Shopping For Kids
Gift shopping for kids can be tough. With so many toys and items cast aside by uninterested kids, it’s understandable you want to purchase something
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Her
The all-important day of love and romance is around the corner. It’s a time for couples to celebrate their relationship. For the singletons, it might
Show Reel
Every week we pick a new designer, brand or company to feature on our show reel, Send us your video and be our next Show Reel Star!
Week 6: Ludmila’s Felt
