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.
Alibaba’s Accio launches AI ‘Exhibition Agent’ across major UK and European trade shows
New partnerships with Hyve Group, Business Show Media and Raccoon Media Group will integrate intelligent sourcing and navigation into flagship events including Autumn Fair & Glee,
The Season’s Biggest Buying Moment
More new brands, more product discovery and new ways to buy, learn and connect as Autumn Fair opens at the NEC from Sunday 6th September,
Home & Gift Association Launches #ShowUsYourShelfies Campaign
The Home & Gift Association (HGA) is inviting retailers, brands, and suppliers across the home, gift, lifestyle and stationery sectors to take part in its
Autumn Fair unveils stellar content programme
From AI and social commerce to retail crime, licensing, visual merchandising and the latest consumer trends, Autumn Fair’s finalised agenda offers four days of free,
Beano teams up with Mr Jones Watches
The mischief makers at Beano and their licensing agent, Bulldog Licensing have collaborated with Mr Jones Watches to celebrate 75 years of Dennis the
RHS endorses Tapestry, a new Ca’ Pietra porcelain paving design
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced its endorsement of Tapestry, a new porcelain paving design from Ca’ Pietra, its licensee for outdoor paving.
Redefining Discovery of Fragrance with Ampersand
Ampersand Fragrances, a UK-based fragrance house, is continuing to build momentum within the independent retail sector with a model shaped around bricks-and-mortar stores, placing
SOCKSHOP brings bestselling brands and new opportunities to Glee 2026
GreenMagic™ and Sign-Holders joins Discount Displays following acquisition
The Horti House confirmed as official plant partner for Glee and Autumn Fair 2026
Summer 2026 is the warning: is your outdoor space ready for 2027?
Living Creations cultivates the first ground-covering hydrangea, Groundbreaker
Whistler premium wild bird care to debut at Glee
Paper Starlights celebrates 30 years of colour, craft and Fair Trade
Derbyshire-based Paper Starlights is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of handmade design, independent retail and a partnership with its makers in India that
Laura Ashley Partners with Carousel Worldwide To Introduce New Dated Stationery Collection
Laura Ashley has formed a new licensing partnership with leading publisher and distributor Carousel Worldwide, bringing a branded collection of stationery to retail. Available in-store
Tiger Feet Relocates to Manchester Flagship Warehouse
Giftware, partyware and greeting cards wholesaler, Tiger Feet, announces the relocation of its Manchester branch to a new flagship warehouse at Lowry Park, opening its
Jo Couch Signs Distribution Deal with Notes & Queries
British greeting card publisher, Jo Couch, has officially signed a distribution partnership with leading U.S. greeting card distributor Notes & Queries, marking the brand’s entry
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
Are you on the ‘viral pilgrimage’ shopping route?
Research carried out by American Express in partnership with Retail Economics in spring 2026 found that social media is helping to drive around 1.7 billion
How Period Homes Are Shaping Modern Flooring Choices
Period homes already have a visual identity before furniture, paint or accessories enter the room. Deep skirting boards, fireplaces, decorative cornicing and older door frames
Floral Centrepieces for Summer Occasions
When it comes to diversity, few summer flowers can compete with geraniums. Their blooms come in a variety of colours and shapes, and their decorative
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.
