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.
INDX Gift Edit: First exhibitors unwrapped…
The organiser of the first edition of INDX Gift Edit is excited to announce a hand-picked selection of the brands you can expect to see
Spring Fair Welcomes the Return of Glee for 2026
Glee is set to return to Spring Fair in February 2026 for the first time in six years, taking advantage of Spring Fair’s unparalleled scale,
Gift of the Year Announces Exclusive Early Black Friday Deal
The Giftware Association’s prestigious Gift of the Year Awards is offering an exciting Black Friday promotion for businesses looking to showcase their products to the
Boost your Christmas Sales with on trend merchandise
Christmas remains the biggest sales opportunity of the year, and with the festive season right around the corner, how can retailers capitalise on the most
House History Jigsaw Puzzle celebrates Scottish Heritage
All Jigsaw Puzzles, a specialist puzzle store, with over 20 years’ expertise in creating and curating premium jigsaw puzzles, has released the House History
Eco-friendly firelighters by Stove Fan Company
Stove Fan Company proudly sells the world’s first fully heated stove fan (patent pending), offering a breakthrough solution in home heating. Some of the
Ginger Fox launched Peaky Blinders Rogue Trivia Game in anticipation of the film launch
Think you know everything about Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders? Prove it in Peaky Blinders: A Rogue Trivia Card Game — the fast-talking,
Rice Water Rituals Set by Miriam’s Collection
For centuries, women across East Asia have rinsed their hair and skin with rice water — a simple yet powerful ritual for radiance and
Bulrush expands sales team with new regional manager
Durstons urges retailers: get ahead of the peat ban
Nature’s Lawn by Johnsons Lawn Seed is a Sustainability Champion
British Garden Centres’ reveals Christmas 2025 themes
FeatherSnap wins GIMA Award!
Hornby George PR is GIMA Associate of the Year
Artisan paper products by Paper Mirchi
Paper Mirchi, the premium card and gift wrap brand known for its artisan made block printed and hand marbled papers, is expanding its collection for
Norwich Cardies Making Their Mark
Knowing Me, Knowing You A-Ha! Home to legendary fictional DJ, Alan Partridge, the Norfolk city of Norwich is also well-known for its rich artistic heritage,
New Seedlings Collection from Ohh Deer launched at Autumn Fair
UK design brand Ohh Deer has unveiled its first collection of eco-friendly seed cards in collaboration with Seedlings, a US brand that is not stocked
New Christmas humour cards from Twizler
Twizler is bringing festive cheer to shelves with the launch of its brand new humour cards for Christmas 2025, including a fresh drop of designs
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
Craft projects for plant lovers
Handcrafted furniture not only adds a personal touch to your garden, patio or balcony, it’s also affordable and often much more sustainable than store-bought pieces.
Where are the Women Artists?
When it comes to women artists being represented in history, you really have to dig to find them. Thankfully, things have changed, and it’s the
Garden Surfaces That Balance Safety and Natural Appeal
Creating an outdoor space that supports safe play while preserving natural beauty is a growing priority for families and garden designers. Play areas are more
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.
