The August/September 2026 issue of Gifts Today is packed with pages of news, views, and hot products.
IN OUR FAIR FOCUS SECTION: we preview The Gift Fair UK, Autumn Fair/Glee, Top Drawer A/W, Brand Licensing Europe (BLE), MEGA SHOW Hong Kong, and Harrogate Christmas & Gift.
OUR FRONT COVER STAR: is Warmies, which will unveil its biggest Q4 launch to date at Autumn Fair, featuring an extensive line-up of original characters led by the irresistibly soft new Cozy Cute flagship collection.
IN OUR TRADE TALK SECTION: leading suppliers predict the products, colours and trends that are set to define the second half of 2026.
IN OUR SHOP TALK SECTION: independent gift retailers reveal how summer trading is shaping up, the products winning over customers, and how they’re preparing for the Autumn/Winter buying season.
IN OUR RETAILER FOCUS SECTION: Sally Wilde, owner of Planet Sal in the East Devon market town of Honiton, shares how her distinctive product mix, bold approach and commitment to customer service have earned her a sixth consecutive Prestige Awards win
IN OUR PRODUCT FOCUS SECTION: we shine the spotlight on New Products, Jewellery and Licensed Gifts.
IN OUR SUPPLIER FOCUS SECTION: we catch up with Wild Things, PMC and Enesco.
PLUS: there are pages of must-read opinions from our columnists: Gemma Sault, managing director of the Home & Giftware Association; Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira); Sara Allbright, director and co-founder of Retail100 Consulting; Sarah Halsall, owner of Hand Picked by Henrietta in the Cheshire town of Poynton; Hannah Bartlett, founder of Jolly Festive; and Bryony Taylor-Edwards, founder of Think Big Coaching.
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.
