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.
Ceylon Tea partners with Commonwealth Games
Ceylon Tea, widely considered by many the finest in the world and with a rich history dating back more than a century and a half,
Wow effect moves into new halls at Messe Frankfurt
The number of registrations for Christmasworld is at a top level and hall planning is well advanced, with all the major national and international key
Hebden Mill Craft Community Hit by Fire
In a huge blow to the crafting industry, a devastating fire has destroyed the Burlees House business hub in Hebden Bridge Mill, which broke out
Autumn Fair teams up with Products of Change
Autumn Fair (4-7 September, NEC Birmingham) has announced it is partnering with Products of Change (POC) to deliver a series of one-on-one and group educational
Column: GCA Chairman, Tammy Woodhouse
GCA Chairman and Managing Director of Millbrook Garden Centres, Tammy Woodhouse, writes in her August 2022 column: We have been lucky as a nation recently
Webbs Garden Centres buys Millets Farm Centre
Webbs Garden Centres Ltd has announced that it is the new owner of Millets Farm Centre, in a statement which said: “We are delighted to
Glee: June 2023 is in our sights!
The future trends in garden retailing have been set – now we take a look at what’s in store for next year’s Glee As the
GCA announces North Thames award winners
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) yesterday has unveiled its winners for the North Thames region during a presentation at RHS Hyde Hall. Perrywood Garden Centre,
Bring Barbie-Core into your Home
The CUBE Glossy Kiss self-watering planter from Lechuza will bring joy to your kith and Ken! With Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling now starring in
Gardening for health and fragrance
Capturing all the essence of a herb garden Lesser and Pavey is delighted to introduce a brand new range for keen cooks and chefs, plus
RHS and Moorcroft launch new orchid pottery collection
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the launch of a new collection from longstanding licensee Moorcroft, a renowned producer of heritage art pottery and
Ivyline unveils Spring/Summer 2023 Collection
Much loved British home and garden brand, Ivyline, was thrilled to unveil its S/S 2023 collection at Glee 2022, offering buyers the perfect opportunity to
Fragrance with hidden bubbles
Home and giftware specialist, Lesser & Pavey, is delighted to present a brand new addition to their beautiful ‘Desire’ range of fragranced candles and diffusers,
Flower power
‘Hearts Design Madelaine’ is the beautiful new home and giftware collection from Lesser and Pavey. The delightful new summer collection has been created with the
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
2023 Home & Outdoor Living Trends
On Wednesday 29th June, Trend Bible consultant, Rebekah, gave a presentation during Glee which looked at 2023 Home & Outdoor Living Trends, outlining the macro
Christmas 2022 Trends: From Pastel Scandi to Whimsigothic!
Summer might only just be arriving but long-lead journalists and Britain’s best merchandising teams are already thinking ahead to Christmas and the key trends that
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
Etsy 2022 Award Winners
The winners of the 2022 Etsy Design Awards winners have been announced – rising stars who are masters of their craft. Explore the prized finds
Tablescaping ideas for your summer events
Interiors expert and Head of Design at Shida Preserved Flowers, Helen Ellis, gives her top tablescaping tips for the perfect summer soiree, including the use
Exploring The Brits’ Gift-Giving Habits
On average, the adult Brit gives thirty-two gifts per year, and that is among the highest in Europe. Gift-giving is a gesture of love, appreciation
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
