Over two weekends this November, Winter Open Studios returns to Cockpit for a festive celebration of creativity and making (21–24 November and 29 November–1 December). At this unique shopping event, you’ll discover the work of leading craftspeople and up-and-coming makers, all created in their studios at Cockpit in Bloomsbury and Deptford, with price points to
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Independent retailers across Scotland are generally reporting solid sales for 2024 following a summer of plentiful visitors. Despite soggy weather and challenging economic times, sales of gifts, homewares, jewellery and clothing was up on 2023. Against this backdrop, Scotland’s Trade Fair is seeing a healthy interest in stands with exhibitors booking from around the UK.
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As we head into the ‘Golden Quarter’ for giftware retailers, a tag that I had never heard until recently, although everyone in the industry knows this to be true, it’s good to see the category performing well in our Garden Centre Association Barometer of Trade. While for the year to date the category is only
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Jeff Banks CBE to host a 75th anniversary retail insights podcast at Spring Fair, the UK’s largest home, gift, fashion trade show. The event will take place on 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, in celebration of the milestone anniversary. A first of its kind for a retail trade show, Spring Fair has collaborated with legendary designer
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This Christmas, give the gift of Fyne Herbs, a collection of living herb plants that provides a sustainable and meaningful alternative to traditional flower bouquets, delivered to your doorstep. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your loved one’s home, inspire their culinary adventures or pamper your pet, Fyne Herbs are the
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Gifting is often associated with the holiday season, but there’s something a little more beautiful about giving presents when they’re least expected. This surprise can make a gift even more meaningful, as it shows that you’ve been thinking of someone even when there’s no societal pressure to do so. Better yet, gifting now and again
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