New S/S17 Greetings Card Launches
January 5, 2017
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The fantastic British greeting card industry where the UK leads the rest of the world, has grown over the past year or so to achieve
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We’re heading into that time of year when the buying really begins for the majority of retailers. Christmas is still to come and yet in
Douglas The Boy Wonder is a hit with retailers
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Following on from a very well-received debut at Top Drawer Spring, gorgeous new lifestyle brand, Douglas The Boy Wonder, will appear at Spring Fair (Hall
New products help butterfly conservation
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The Belightful Butterfly Feeder, spotted within the Innovations section of this year’s Glee exhibition, brings nature closer to our everyday lives by attracting butterflies, combining
Simbrix launches new toy for Christmas
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A new creative and colourful brick-building toy, Simbrix, has extended its range for children aged five and over in time for Christmas. Simbrix was
New Winston Churchill Gift line
October 5, 2016
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The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has announced a new partnership with major giftware supplier Widdop & Co, which has been signed to produce a comprehensive
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