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.
Opportunity for GA Members to Showcase at Shoppe Object New York
The Giftware Association (GA), in partnership with BATF International, is offering an exclusive opportunity for four of its members to showcase their products at Shoppe
UK Father’s Day spending set to rise in 2026
More UK consumers intend to celebrate Father’s Day this year through gifting, dining and other activities, although spending is forecast to remain restrained as they
The Puppet Company celebrates 25 years of fun with Hamleys
The Puppet Company is taking centre stage at Hamleys Regent Street this summer with its first-ever dedicated window display, celebrating 25 years of puppets, imaginative
Denby brand, Burleigh Pottery, saved by a group of investors
The globally renowned British brand, Burleigh Pottery, has been saved by a group of investors led by former Burberry CEO, Christopher Bailey. Based at the
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
British Christmas Trees take shape at Cadeby Tree Trust
Mims Pottery to inspire British gardeners
New Northern Powerhouse for Durstons!
Pelargoniums are on point for summer
Durstons opens major new site in Somerset
Hillier Garden Centres’ Hemel Hempstead branch sale makes progres
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
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
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
Why Gardening Gifts Are Rooted in the UK’s Biggest Hobby
As gardening reaffirms its status as into one of the UK’s most beloved pastimes, self-watering planters from LECHUZA offer the perfect Father’s Day gift, blending
A Touch of the Tropics
How palms became synonymous with high-end interior styling Palms are amongst the popular of houseplants in the UK, helping to create a luscious and laidback
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
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.
