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.
Ambiente partners with Azul Play
In the spirit of international networking through personal encounters, Ambiente signed a cooperation agreement with Azul Play on 10 September 2024. The aim is to
Newness and collaboration are top of the agenda at Autumn Fair
Day two of Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading seasonal showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion taking place at the NEC Birmingham, continued the buzz of
Autumn Fair welcomes 1000’s of retailers on an upbeat first day
Autumn Fair, retail’s leading seasonal showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, opened today and saw thousands of buyers walking the aisles looking to discover the
Looking Ahead to Giving & Living
Registration is now open for Giving & Living 2025, which will run from Sunday 12th – Tuesday 14th January at Westpoint, Exeter. This year’s show
Open the door to Primeur at Glee
If you attended Spring Fair earlier this year you may have recognised a familiar face in Hall 8, though the product on display may
Elevate your Outdoor Space with LifestyleGarden®
A dedicated space for alfresco dining, working and relaxing, which seamlessly merges with the indoor living environment is the lifestyle of choice for contemporary
Welcome Autumn/Winter 24 with Ivyline
From seasonal home style to outdoor festive brilliance, this is the must-have collection of the season British home and garden specialist, Ivyline, is ready
The Purist of French Soaps is now available in the UK
Anyone operating in the giftware industry can now order France’s most famous soap, and much more, from its exclusive new UK distributor. Marius Fabre
Glee’s 50-year heroes unveiled at anniversary show
As Glee marked its monumental 50th anniversary last week, its 50-year heroes were revealed on the show floor. Voted for by Glee’s retailer and supplier
Potr scoops 2024 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund
Potr, the creators of the world’s first flat-packed, self-watering planters, has been announced as the winners of this year’s prestigious GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund,
Tom Allen to host the 2024 GIMA Awards
Comedian, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author, Tom Allen, has been confirmed as the host of the 2024 GIMA Awards. Taking to the stage on
Join the GCA at their lounge at Glee
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) will have a lounge area at Glee next month (September 2024) where existing members and those interested in finding out
July Barometer of Trade
The Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) July Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures out today (August 17, 2024) reveal some positive results for the month. Nine of
Glee Innovators Zone is transformed into ‘Glee Firsts’
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, garden retail exhibition Glee, has announced that the Glee Innovators Zone has been relaunched as Glee Firsts. Since its
Card Creatives Air at New Designers Show
In 1985, the imaginative spectacles of Live Aid, Back to the Future and the first episode of EastEnders enthralled audiences of millions – yes, 13
Glorious Gardens
Botanical greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range called Glorious Gardens. The concept behind the range is to celebrate great British flower gardens
Embracing The Jelly Jiggle
Drifting onto the design shores for 2024 is the Be Jelly trend hypnotically gliding onto catwalks, home decor, prints and of course greeting cards. From
Garden Border 2024 Calendar
Yorkshire eco greetings card and prints brand Umbellifer has created a beautiful and richly produced hanging calendar using twelve of its Garden Border card range
Western Chic defines new kitchen design trends
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, trends come and go like the changing seasons. The Western chic trend is a celebration of homeliness, wholesomeness,
Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024
It may feel like a rollercoaster start to 2024 for many people, but trendwise we’re firmly in the realm of soft and fruity, as Peace
Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace
Paint manufacturer, Dulux, has announced that its colour of the year for 2024 is Sweet Embrace, a soft, delicate tone that provides a perfect wall
Mystic Vibes for Future Festive Trends
Shop window and store decorations at the point of sale bear a decisive role in times of an uncertain consumer climate – quality and the
Shabby Chic Florals and Wabi-Sabi Style
True beauty lies not in clinical perfection, but unique imperfection, as reflected in the constantly growing trend for upcycling, retro and vintage-looking interiors and garden
Gift Giving Habits in the UK revealed by Rex
Major giftware supplier, Rex International, has revealed the results of a fascinating survey into gift-giving habits in the UK, finding that the surprise element is
Gift Ideas for Special Teachers
If you are on the lookout for special teacher gifts then there are many things you can get. Teachers do a lot for children and
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.
