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.
See Great Taste Market producers at Source in Exeter.
The Source trade show is going to have even more on the menu in 2025! The show’s organisers, Hale Events, are delighted to announce that
Dutch Retail Bounces Back
Footfall might have slumped in rainy Britain during April, but, as reported in nu.nl, shopping streets in Dutch cities are much busier this spring than
LifestyleGarden® gets set for SOLEX 2024
As outdoor leisure buyers get ready to secure 2025 stock at the forthcoming SOLEX exhibition, the team at LifestyleGarden® – the brand behind ground-breaking material innovation
London Blooms with Botanical Shakespeare
Now will he sit under a Medlar tree and wish his mistress were that kind of fruit – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Sc. I
Elemental jewellery from designer Katherine Bree
The current semi-precious jewellery collection from established jewellery designer Katherine Bree takes inspiration from the classical elements. Earth, Fire, Water and Air. Throughout time,
AMES Tools: Exclusive deals for garden centres
Garden retailers will not want to miss out on the exclusive spring deals from AMES Tools, which offer up to 33% off RRP. These
Introducing Fern Living from British Garden Centres
Fern Living is a new outdoor furniture brand launched by British Garden Centres and spotted at the Garden Press Event in London yesterday, 20th
Primeur launches Bree Merryn licensed collection
Home and garden specialist, Primeur, has launched a brand-new collection of doormats produced under license from Bree Merryn, one of Britain’s most popular wildlife
GCA Column: Peter Burks
GCA Chief Executive, Peter Burks writes: Our Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures for March were our most recently released and it was very heartening to
Garden Centre sales poised for recovery
As the RHS Chelsea Flower Show captures the nation’s attention, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) releases its Market Update for May, reflecting on the performance
Peter Beales Roses scoops its 29th Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Peter Beales Roses is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded its 29th Gold medal at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Located
Sell more geraniums with free marketing offers
The Pelargonium for Europe (PfE) marketing initiative aims to improve the image of geraniums and promote their sale. To achieve this, PfE combines consumer campaigns
50 years of Glee: Vote now for your half-century champions!
As the Glee exhibition gets set to celebrate half a century at the heart of the garden retail sector, the organising team is looking for
GCA column by Peter Burks, GCA CEO
Everybody who has worked in our industry for any length of time knows that it is very resilient to external economic factors and that the
Glorious Gardens
Botanical greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range called Glorious Gardens. The concept behind the range is to celebrate great British flower gardens
Embracing The Jelly Jiggle
Drifting onto the design shores for 2024 is the Be Jelly trend hypnotically gliding onto catwalks, home decor, prints and of course greeting cards. From
Garden Border 2024 Calendar
Yorkshire eco greetings card and prints brand Umbellifer has created a beautiful and richly produced hanging calendar using twelve of its Garden Border card range
Celebrate The Little Joys
You’ve Got This, Be Kind, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Let Anyone Dull Your Rainbow – there’s a magnificent mountain of greeting card captions supporting
Western Chic defines new kitchen design trends
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, trends come and go like the changing seasons. The Western chic trend is a celebration of homeliness, wholesomeness,
Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024
It may feel like a rollercoaster start to 2024 for many people, but trendwise we’re firmly in the realm of soft and fruity, as Peace
Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace
Paint manufacturer, Dulux, has announced that its colour of the year for 2024 is Sweet Embrace, a soft, delicate tone that provides a perfect wall
Mystic Vibes for Future Festive Trends
Shop window and store decorations at the point of sale bear a decisive role in times of an uncertain consumer climate – quality and the
London Blooms with Botanical Shakespeare
Now will he sit under a Medlar tree and wish his mistress were that kind of fruit – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Sc. I
Children’s Gift Ideas
Every time your child gets invited to a birthday party, do you feel the pressure mounting? You know, as a good guest, your child has
The Scent of Happiness
As the wellbeing market continues to boom, with scented candles and diffusers, aromatherapy oils and natural skincare in great demand, the importance of scent to
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.