Don’t miss out on the latest edition of Gifts Today! The August/September issue is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products.
COVER STORY: We check out exciting new introductions to the Warmies range, which promise to enchant both retailers and consumers.
IN OUR RETAILER FOCUS SECTION: We chat to Carl Knapp, Head of Food and Giftware of Bury Lane Farm Shop in Royston; Steph Douglas, CEO and founder of online gift retailer Don’t Buy Her Flowers, and Kim Hambleton, owner of gift shop chain Just Lily in Cornwall.
IN OUR FAIR FOCUS SECTION: We preview Autumn Fair, Top Drawer A/W, Jewellery Show and Brand Licensing Europe, and share an advance look at what’s on offer at Harrogate Christmas & Gift and HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair.
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: A selection of leading gift suppliers share their plans and preparations for Q4 – and predictions for Christmas bestsellers.
IN OUR SHOP TALK SECTION: Retailers reflect on how 2024 is shaping up for them, from success stories to fresh finds.
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: We turn the spotlight on Licensed Gifts, Plush, Games & Puzzles, In Style: Focus on Jewellery, At Home, Giftable Stationery, and New Products.
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: We find out more about Wild Things Gifts, Cotton & Grey, Something Different Wholesale, and The Straits Trading Co. & Aromatize.
PLUS: there’s pages of must-read opinions from Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira (British Independent Retailers Association); Greg Rose, co-owner of Maybugs gift shop chain in East Sussex; Anna Berry, director and co-founder of Retail100 Consulting; and Jo Williams, owner/director of Joco gift shop in Nuneaton.
COMING UP NEXT: THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF GIFTS TODAY INCLUDES:
- Features: Fragrance Gifts, Valentine’s Day Gifts, Food Gifting, Made in Britain
- In Style – Focus on Socks
- Regulars: At Home, Giftable Stationery, New Products, Party Products
RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS: if you have news or views that you would like considered for inclusion in the next issue, please email Editor Clare Turner at clare@lemapublishing.co.uk
