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.
Autumn/Winter Edit: British Craft
As we head into Autumn and the seasonal shift starts manifesting in retail merchandise around the country, we take a look at some of the
showUP after Corona
Roving reporter Denre Bruins writes: After two years of absence from the show because of the Corona pandemic I was finally able to visit showUP
Hyve Group launches Source Home & Gift
Hyve Group, the organiser of the UK’s leading retail trade events for the Home, Gift and Fashion sector, has announced the launch of a new
Giving & Living will return to Exeter in January
As we head into the ‘Golden Quarter’ and retailers start gearing up for their Christmas merchandise displays, plans for the next edition of Giving &
Rory Bremner to host 2022 GIMA Awards
Renowned impressionist, comedian, satirist and columnist, Rory Bremner, has been confirmed as the host of the 2022 GIMA Awards. Taking place on October 20th at
Tingley Garden Centre hosts Supplier Event
Directors and staff at new Leeds Garden Centre, Tingley, hosted a special supplier and contractor lunch ahead of its opening. Guests from over 30 suppliers
Furniture and barbecue sales have been sizzling
Furniture and barbecue sales remained positive throughout August according to the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report (2022). Sales in the outdoor
Reducing Crime in Garden Centre Retail
The Garden Centre Association (GCA) is supporting a new report published by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) about reducing crime in garden centre retail. The
Calendars, cards and giftware from The Licky Cow Gallery
Photographer Toni Cross travels across the UK and throughout the world, photographing wildlife, farm animals and wild horses and donkeys. She aims to capture the
Celebrating Royal Heritage with Lesser & Pavey
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is remembered through the brand new Lesser and Pavey range of quality gift and homeware items released through the brand
Umbellifer Takes Flight!
North Yorkshire greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range of designs celebrating the beauty and variety of the UK’s wildfowl and wetland birds.
Autumn upgrade for Home & Garden with Ivyline
British home and giftware supplier, Ivyline, is delighted to present its new AW/2022 edit for garden centres seeking a merchandise update ahead of Christmas, with
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
Calendars, cards and giftware from The Licky Cow Gallery
Photographer Toni Cross travels across the UK and throughout the world, photographing wildlife, farm animals and wild horses and donkeys. She aims to capture the
Umbellifer Takes Flight!
North Yorkshire greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range of designs celebrating the beauty and variety of the UK’s wildfowl and wetland birds.
Gale Astley Reports: Green Greetings Pt. 2
Just like Gardeners’ World, in the second of a two-part ‘series’, writer and promo filmmaker, Gale Astley, asks green-fingered card publishers to talk about their
Gale Astley reports: Green Greetings
Rewilding is stirring the heart and artistic strings of card publishers as well as encouraging wildlife. A beautiful Wrendale Designs card (pictured top) illustrates the
Creativeworld Trends 2023: Spot on Handicraft
The growing awareness that sustainability permeates all areas of daily life has arrived in the national and international DIY community. This is clearly reflected in
Purple Reign
Purple is the must-have colour for Autumn 2022 – here we take our pick of the purple reign from designer-makers and companies that include (from
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
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
Just like Gardeners’ World, in the first of a two-part ‘series’, writer and promo filmmaker, Gale Astley, asks green-fingered card publishers to talk about their verdant spaces, and, just like the BBC program’s Viewers’ Gardens spot, showcases their gardens in a specially produced video.
