Spotted at Giving & Living 2026
January 23, 2026
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The team at Home & Giftware Magazine was excited to attend Giving & Living at Westpoint, Exeter, although this was tinged with sadness as the
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Farewell to Giving & Living
January 23, 2026
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As the doors closed on the 2026 edition of Giving & Living, the most important retail trade event for the South West region, organiser, Hale
Spring Fair reveals Pitch Live Finalists
January 23, 2026
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Spring Fair has announced the finalists for Pitch Live 2026, its high-energy pitching platform championing innovation, creativity and emerging retail talent, in partnership with co.lective.
INDX Gift Edit: Focus on Gift Food
January 15, 2026
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Alongside sectors including home & lifestyle, artisan gifts, crafting, stationery, toys, and fashion accessories, visitors attending the upcoming INDX Gift Edit show can also look
Record number of brands to launch at Spring Fair
January 14, 2026
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Spring Fair 2026, the UK’s largest and most influential showcase for gift, home and fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, reaffirming
Fay Tranter to head up Spring Fair as Matt Mein takes the helm at Autumn Fair & Glee
January 14, 2026
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Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have announced a series of senior leadership appointments, reinforcing their commitment to long-term growth, strategic focus and delivering exceptional experiences
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