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.
Gift of the Year 2026 Winners Announced
The winners of Gift of the Year 2026, organised by The Giftware Association, were unveiled at a black tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London – The
The Power of Collaboration in Retail: Unleashing your Potential
The Voices of Retail Report produced by Hyve Group, the organiser of Spring Fair, Autumn Fair and Glee, in partnership with online marketplace, Faire, has
New consumer research reveals home and garden brands win on feeling, not just features
Research from specialist home interest agency Cairn has found that 87% of consumers say brand trust influences their purchasing decisions for big-ticket home and garden
Britain urged to back small businesses as national campaign gears up for launch
Britain risks weakening its economy by taking small businesses for granted, according to Nigel Botterill, who is launching a new national campaign to put them
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
Songbirds Now Number 18 for Umbellifer!
Umbellifer’s bestselling Songbirds & Seedheads range is now 18 designs strong after the publication of the latest three designs: Willow Tit, Robin and Cetti’s
Keep your Cool with InstaShade
Routes to market, regional realities and the role of innovation in a changing landscape
Buyer sought for Opperman Plants
Get involved in National Children’s Gardening Week
Global Pots & Planters Market Analysis & Growth Forecast
LECHUZA celebrates Earth Day with a commitment to sustainable plant care
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
Pentel raises over £750,000 for Prostrate Cancer UK
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more than £750,000 for men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK. In 2009 Pentel became a
Songbirds Now Number 18 for Umbellifer!
Umbellifer’s bestselling Songbirds & Seedheads range is now 18 designs strong after the publication of the latest three designs: Willow Tit, Robin and Cetti’s Warbler.
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
How Scottish Landscapes Are Changing the Way Independent Retailers Display Art
Independent retailers across the UK are rethinking how they present artwork. Traditional gallery walls and static displays lost their pull. Shoppers now expect visual storytelling
Put the Kettle on! Tea is the Tipple of choice
While Christmas is the time for office parties and nights out, new real-world research data released by the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) suggests
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.
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.
