The July 2026 issue of Gifts Today is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products.
IN OUR FAIR FOCUS SECTION: we preview Harrogate Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, Harrogate Christmas & Gift, and The Gift Fair UK.
OUR FRONT COVER STAR: is Home & Gift exhibitor Inis The Energy of the Sea. Inspired by the wild beauty of the Irish coastline, Inis has built a loyal following by capturing the uplifting energy of the sea in every bottle. Its signature scent is synonymous with freshness, positivity, and escape. Now, the brand brings that same spirit to an exciting new Hair Care range, extending its fragrance to everyday rituals.
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: we ask a selection of Home & Gift exhibitors what they’re unveiling at the show – and the one standout product to look out for.
IN OUR SHOP TALK SECTION: independent gift retailers reveal what makes Home & Gift unmissable, from must-see products and exhibitors to how the show shapes future stock decisions.
IN OUR RETAILER FOCUS SECTION: we chat to Sam Dewhirst, visitor experience supervisor – retail at The Savill Garden Visitor Centre Gift Shop in Windsor Great Park, about trading in a landmark destination and the winning formula that saw it named Best Non-Specialist Retailer Of Gifts at The Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2026.
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: we shine the spotlight on Novelty & Retro Gifts, Plush, In Style, and New Products.
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: we catch up with Puckator and Lesser & Pavey.
PLUS: there are pages of must-read opinions from our columnists: Stephen Illingworth, owner and CEO of Widdop and Co. and newly appointed chair of The Giftware Association; Gemma Sault, managing director of The Giftware Association; Neil Amer, director and co-founder of Retail100 Consulting; and Sarah Halsall, owner of Hand Picked by Henrietta in the Cheshire town of Poynton.
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.