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.
Glee and Autumn Fair to co-locate in 2026
Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has today announced exciting news about the co-location of Glee and Autumn Fair at the NEC
Katherine Bree Jewellery: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology.
Katherine Bree is a London-based jewellery designer whose work has been quietly capturing the attention of jewellery lovers since 2000. Drawing from a deep appreciation
British Garden Centres acquires former Dobbies site in Havant
British Garden Centres is delighted to announce another addition to the family, acquiring the former Dobbies site in Havant. This takes the group up to
Retailers can win £250 Golden Ticket to spend at Curated Craft
The organiser of Curated Craft Online is thrilled to announce that Golden Tickets worth £250 will be gifted during this year’s special buyer promotion, which
Royal Delft celebrates miffy’s birthday
In honour of miffy’s 70th birthday in 2025, Royal Delft, in collaboration with Mercis, introduces miffy XL – an exclusive, hand-painted Delft Blue showpiece.
Introducing the new Autumn/Winter collection from Ivyline
Embracing the magic of the season, the new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection from Ivyline is a curated blend of elegance and style. Adopting the season’s
AMES Tools – targeting bestsellers in 2025
With the 2025 gardening season fast approaching, AMES Tools is urging retailers to secure stock now to meet the increased demand that springtime brings.
Reasons to showUP with Roelofs & Rubens
Not long to go before the next edition of showUP takes place in the Expo Greater Amsterdam. This 26.000 sqm repurposed greenhouse is one
Garden Centre Association members recorded ‘a steady start to the year’
January’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) today (January 24, 2025) reveal members recorded ‘a steady start to the
More government support is needed in horticulture
Apprenticeships are a great way to attract new talent to any industry. The combination of hands-on experience and classroom learning helps individuals understand what it
The Greenfingers Charity confirms the return of the Dragon Boat Race & Wing Walk challenges
The Greenfingers Charity is thrilled to announce the return of two of its most exhilarating fundraising events for 2025 – the Dragon Boat Race and
GIMA Buyer Connect event with Blue Diamond
GIMA is excited to unveil that the upcoming ‘Buyer Connect’ event will provide an exclusive opportunity for members to engage directly with the buying team
Dig secures £75k investment from Dragon’s Den
A gardening concept has been awarded £75,000 by Sara Davies of Dragon’s Den. Wiltshire-based Dig, which was founded by garden designer, Alex Hollingsworth and Henry
Garden Re-Leaf south walk
The much-loved Garden Re-Leaf Sponsored Walk is now even more accessible, with the 10-mile route making a triumphant return to the South Walk. As excitement
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
Sharing the love instore this Valentine’s Day
Around 40 million people in the UK celebrate Valentine’s Day and the estimated spending on Valentine’s Day in 2024 was £2.1 billion according to research
Summoning Halloween Cards & Gifts
Gale Astley reports on the greetings card and gift trade: For many years sales of Halloween-related products in the UK have been the skeleton in
A Croissant Crush
Baking news! There’s finally a design trend you can get your teeth into! The flaky and buttery crescent-shaped croissant is currently a craze in the
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
Colour your Lives at showUP
The 2025 edition of the premiere BeNeLux region exhibition, showUP will include an exciting new feature called colourUP, emphasising the key colour trends and themes
True Joy: Dulux Colour of the Year 2025
The colour supremos at Dulux have made the vivid yellow, True Joy, their colour of the year for 2025. The inspiration was the Co’lour Futures
Elevate Your Brand with Customised Solutions
Captivating your audience in a crowded marketplace can feel daunting. How can you ensure your brand stands out while resonating with consumers? The answer lies
Innovative Ways to Personalise Your Presents This Year
Finding the right gift takes thought, creativity, and a personal touch. As the holiday season approaches, choosing something meaningful can feel challenging. This year, try
Spotlight on Hornby George PR
When Kimberley Hornby George launched Hornby George PR (HGPR) in early 2024, she brought nearly 20 years of experience in the garden, home, leisure and
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.
