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Issue 73 September/October 2012
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FESTIVE
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Part 2 of Christmas
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Fine dining
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BUMPER
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• Get ready for Autumn
Fair International
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Drawer London
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A workshop with artist Anne Mortimer
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PLUS
• Manchester Gift Show
• Teens
• Toys
Sept/Oct 2012 Issue 73
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Graphic Designers
Ami Williams, Samantha Lock,
Rebecca Clarke
Web Development Manager
Stuart Weatherley
Production Assistant
Charlotte Brown
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All the latest news from the world of gifts
on with the show
10
Trade fair dates and news
brand spanking new
14
Latest launches and hot new products
hot property
festive fancies
19
Christmas gifts – part 2
50
Catch up on the world of licensing
competition
features
teenage dreams
25
Gifts for teenagers
143
Win a workshop and lunch with artist Anne
Mortimer, plus gifts from Otter House
stamp of approval
39
Greeting cards
play time
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The latest toys to delight little ones
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All the latest from The Giftware Association
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The latest tableware
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shows
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New EU cookie rules – part 2
q&a
Our experts tackle your retail related queries
manchester gift show
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The show’s second year
ANTI COPYING IN DESIGN
anti copying in design
138
top drawer autumn/winter
Entering the Chinese market
55
Design-led gifts, lifestyle and fashion accessories
company profile
129
Our latest company profile instalment looks at
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Following on from Home & Gift in July, this
month we continue our show coverage, kicking
off with Autumn Fair, which takes place between
2nd - 5th September (page 77). This is followed by
the second Manchester Gift Show between
9th - 11th September (page 35), and last but
not least the autumn/winter leg of Top Drawer,
between 16th - 18th September (page 55).
We continue to look at the latest Christmas related gifts, with part
two of our festive focus. We also delve into the world of greeting cards
to see what new designs are on offer, and serve up a treat with the latest
tableware lines.
As more and more customers look for greener alternatives, we also
take a look at some earth-friendly gift lines that have been made either
using recycled items or natural materials in a sustainable way. As if that
wasn’t enough, we take a look at the wonderful world of toys, while
Nancy Hayes brings you a mix of gift ideas for the teen market.
By the time this issue is published, I will have six months of editing
Gift Focus under my belt. Whether it’s from talking face to face with
clients at trade shows, on the telephone or via email, it’s clear to see the
passion that people have for this industry. Times haven’t been easy in
recent years, but one thing this economic climate does is keep you on
your toes! It leads you to explore new avenues more actively, whether
that is looking at alternative gift lines, discovering new types of marketing
campaign, on-line activity or social networking. Moving with the times
is crucial, as the GA proved by streaming its AGM and member’s day
on-line for those who couldn’t make the day.
It was great to meet many of you in Harrogate at Home & Gift, and
I look forward to meeting more of you at Autumn Fair, the Manchester
Gift Show and Top Drawer!
See you at the shows!
Lyndsey
Lyndsey Hubbard
Editor
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industry news
Catch up on all the latest in our news round up
Congratulations!
The winner of the competition in our May/June issue is Country Bloomers, who win an all expenses paid overnight trip to the Yankee Candle®
European showroom and a £250 scent cheque to spend on stock. Turn to page 143 for this month’s competition.
New SDEA retail display directory
now available
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has
published its latest guide to retail display. From the smallest
hook to a complete store fit-out, the SDEA Directory is
invaluable for sourcing all manner of shop fittings, displays,
PoS, lighting, signage, visual merchandising and more.
This comprehensive publication will equip you with
new ideas and inspiration. It is conveniently organised
into sections that lead you quickly and easily to specialist
suppliers by company, product, trade name, location, service
or retail trade.
For more information visit www.shopdisplay.org
Beauty Connection rebrands
Beauty Connection, the European and UK distributor for leading home fragrance
brands, Abode Aroma and Paddywax, is re-branding as The Fragrance Lounge.
Over the past six months, Beauty Connection has completely restructured
the business and continues to work closely with Abode Aroma and Paddywax
with the aim of further developing new home fragrance lines for the market. In
addition, it has recruited a team of field representatives to both visit and support
its independent retailers.
It was decided that the name no longer reflected what the company does or
represents. The company has more than 14 years experience in the world of
home fragrance, and considers itself a specialist in the field. The re-brand will take
place in September.
Visit www.beautyconnectionlimited.com for more information.
Gecko wins UK jewellery award
Gecko was awarded Supplier of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards at the
Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London in July. Radio DJ, Lauren Laverne,
hosted the night and presented the Gecko team with its prize.
The annual event recognises and celebrates the accomplishments of those
from the jewellery industry, from individuals to stand out brands, boutiques
and independent retailers. There are 16 awards in total, including the latest
additions to the line up, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Luxury Watch Brand
of the Year and an Outstanding Contribution award.
With stringent criteria in place, and a truly independent judging process,
including mystery shopping alongside official editorial visits, the awards carry
unrivalled gravitas.
For more information about Gecko, visit www.geckojewellery.com
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Mama Jewels adds new Fleur
collection to its offering
Mama Jewels, the company behind baby-proof jewellery,
has added another design to its collection, Fleur. The range
ensures that mums everywhere will sparkle all season long
despite their tots’ tugging, pulling and gobbling their jewels.
Not only do the pieces offer the latest unique designs,
every necklace has been strength tested up to 90N, and is
completely non-toxic and washable.
Fleur is available in four different colour combinations: violet/
smokey grey, teal/beige, chocolate and pretty petal.
To view the range, visit www.mamajewels.co.uk
Fatlip wholesale jewellery re-brands to Miss Milly
On 1st August, 2012,
Fatlip re-branded
and is now known as
Miss Milly. Managed
by Sarah Watmore,
Miss Milly Limited
has taken over all the
wholesale jewellery
elements of Fatlip,
which will remain a
retail brand.
“The new Miss
Milly brand is
contemporary yet
classically enduring,”
explains Sarah. “A
re-evaluation of the
business and the market was the catalyst for the change. As well as a fresh look,
we have launched a brand new website with added functionality for our
retail customers.”
Miss Milly has a lower minimum order at just £50, but customers can still
purchase singles, which strongly appeals to many. Carriage cost has been reduced
to just £6.95.
Visit www.missmilly.co.uk for further details.
50 Fifty unveils a noisy line up for Christmas
50 Fifty has put
together an
impressive collection
of toys and gifts for
Christmas, 2012
that’s sure to prove
fun, wacky, and
above all noisy! From
retro Space Invaders
to the fun Zap
collection and classic
cuddly characters
like Chitty Chatters,
there’s something for everyone.
50 Fifty’s Sales Director, Lee Shawyer, says: “This year we’ve managed to secure
the license for Space Invaders, which was a phenomenal hit in the ’70s and ’80s
and is, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, the number one arcade
game of all time. We know this collection is going to be selling out quickly and will
appeal to young and old. The new Zap collection has been developed in-house, and
is all about making people laugh; from daft disguises to silly straws they are perfect
stocking fillers. Our core collection of soft toys has expanded this year, following the
success of Annoying Monsters and Giggle Buddies in 2011. So far for 2012 we are
adding Chitter Chatters, Mad Muttz and Krazy Katz to the line-up – these animals
guarantee a laugh and always prove a massive hit with the kids.”
Visit www.50fifty-gifts.com for further details.
New format for the 2012 Toy
Industry Awards
Next year will see the Toy Fair mark its 60th anniversary,
and in celebration of this milestone a dedicated area
of the new Upper West Hall at Olympia has been
secured to host the 2012 Toy Industry Awards with a
new special event format.
The annual gala event, taking place on January 22nd
2013 – straight after day one of Toy Fair 2013 – will be
more easily accessible by running in the same building
as the exhibition. The format of the evening has been
redesigned to incorporate a drinks reception with bowl
food and canapés followed by an ‘Oscars style’ awards
ceremony, which will celebrate the best in toy retail and
product for 2012.
In addition to the new venue, a set of revamped
retailer categories has been announced for the awards.
The application process for the awards will open in
late September. The evening itself will directly follow
the opening day of Toy Fair with a start time of 6.30pm,
allowing guests to move easily from the exhibition into
the awards event. The event will also see a reduced
ticket price of £75+VAT.
For further details on the Toy Industry Awards, and
to book tickets, please contact Matt Jones on
T: +44 (0)20 7701 7171 or E: [email protected]
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industry news
Selecta Wooden Toys extends its
production facility
Selecta has opened a multi-million euro extension to its
technically advanced production facility in Germany. The
company has invested nearly two million euros in the extension,
and the purchase of the latest digitally enhanced cutting
equipment, which will provide shorter production lead times
and greater control of production costs. This will lead to more
sophisticated wooden toy designs, quicker deliveries and more
competitive prices.
For more information, visit www.selectawoodentoys.co.uk
Join the trade show revolution
Enesco distribution deals
Enesco Ltd and The Aird Group are pleased to announce that an agreement
has been reached by the two companies for Enesco to distribute the
Kimmidoll gift line to the UK and Ireland. Kimmidoll, a family of elegant and
simplistic Japanese inspired dolls, with huge appeal to girls and young women,
was created in 2008 by The Aird Group, an Australian graphic art studio.
The new August, 2012 collection of Kimmidolls, key chains, key chain charms,
bookmark charms, charm mirrors, compacts and jewellery was shown at
Home and Gift, Harrogate in July.
Enesco has also announced an agreement with The Silver Crane Company,
whereby Enesco will be responsible for the distribution of its empty
decorative tins to the gift market within the
UK and Ireland.
For further information, contact customer
services on T: +44 (0)1228 404 022 or visit
www.enesco.co.uk
TheTradeShow.co.uk is a new take on the
traditional trade show. Unlike usual shows,
TheTradeShow.co.uk is online, meaning
it’s open 365 days a year. The website is
predominantly aimed at the UK gift industry.
Manufacturers, distributors, service providers
and wholesalers represent the exhibitors at
TheTradeShow.co.uk, and retailers are visitors.
Exhibitors are able to build an on-line
stand in minutes, and can display an unlimited
number of products alongside their company
profile, brands and special offers. Exhibitors
can also showcase new and best selling
products, and talk to customers via email,
Facebook and Twitter. Exhibitors can modify
their exhibition stand, update their product
display and promote show offers whenever
they need to. The exhibitor dashboard allows
companies to monitor their visitors and
identify popular products and offers.
It’s free to become an exhibitor, and there are no hidden costs. The website is funded by
banner advertising and premium listings.
TheTradeShow.co.uk has been developed by Heart of the Country, a UK distributor of
giftware that has been trading for more than 25 years.
Pulse Awards 2012
The Pulse Awards were held on the opening day of the show, which took place in June. Here is a
list of all the worthy winners:
Best New Product, Launchpad - Breakfast Collection, welovekaoru
Best New Product, Gift - Ruby Ruth Dolls
Best New Product, Home - Graypants Scraplights, Pad Home
Best New Product, Wellbeing - Bodhi
Best New Exhibitor, Launchpad - Chase and Wonder
Best Dressed Stand Under 24m sq - Andrea Garland
Best Dressed Stand Over 24m sq - Wild and Wolf
Next year’s Pulse show takes place earlier between 12th-14th May, 2013.
For further details about next year’s show, visit www.pulse-london.com
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Appointments
Fragrance brand Ashleigh
& Burwood has welcomed
a new Export Manager.
Sabrina Roussel will assist
with the company’s future
expansion in export.
Sabrina joins Ashleigh &
Burwood from the cosmetics industry.
Yankee Candle® has
appointed an International
Operations Director as
part of the expansion of
its European operation.
Graham Johnson joins
the management team
following 11 years with Tesco. June saw
the 200-strong Yankee Candle® team
move into a new European headquarters
in Avonmouth to accommodate the
expansion of the business.
Steve Finnerty has
joined Widdop Bingham
as Regional Sales
Representative for the
midlands and south Wales
area. With more than 18
years working in sales, he
brings a wealth of experience to the post.
on with the show
Trade show updates from home and abroad
diary dates
Autumn Fair
when
2nd-5th September, 2012
where NEC, Birmingham
website www.autumnfair.com
International Jewellery London
when
where Earls Court, London
website www.jewellerylondon.com
Macef
when
6th-9th September, 2012
where Milan, Italy
website www.macef.it
Maison & Objet
when
where Paris, France
website www.maison-objet.com
Manchester Gift Show
th
th
when
9 -11 September, 2012
where EventCity, Manchester
website www.manchestergiftshow.com
Intergift
when
where Madrid, Spain
website: www.giftrends.ifema.es
Top Drawer London
Autumn/Winter
when
where Olympia, London
website www.topdrawer.co.uk
The Jewellery Show London declared a success
The Jewellery Show London, which launched in June at Somerset House, has been declared “an
outstanding success” by organisers, i2i Events.
2,000 visitors attended the show, and an unprecedented number of exhibitors have
re-applied for space at next year’s event, including companies that were on the waiting list for
the launch show.
There was strong support for the timing of the Jewellery Show London, with retailers
confirming that June worked well for their first Christmas buying.
“The show reaffirmed that there are some incredibly innovative retail jewellers operating
across the country, who know that discovering new jewellery brands and collections at events
such as ours is what will keep them ahead of their competitors,” said Julie Driscoll, Exhibition
Director. “We are really excited about building on this hugely successful launch. We also look
forward to welcoming all exhibitors and retail jewellers to the Jewellery Show Birmingham
from 3rd-7th February, 2013 and to what promises to be an even bigger Jewellery Show London
in June 2013.”
Visit www.thejewelleryshowlondon.com for more details.
Get ready for Mega Show
For seven trading days this October, Mega Show Part 1 and 2 takes place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. More than 4,400
export-ready Asian suppliers will present the very best in gifts, housewares, toys, premiums, stationery, gift wrap and packaging, plus festive
products to more than 70,000 buyers.
Launched in 1992, Mega Show Part 1 takes place between 20th-23rd October, 2012. This show includes six product sectors: gifts; housewares
and home décor; Christmas; festive and seasonal; toys and games plus baby and child; and lastly gift wrap and packaging.
As the final buying opportunity in Hong Kong, Mega Show Part 2 will concentrate on gifts, homes, stationery, school and office. Part 2 takes
place between 27th-29th October, 2012.
For further details visit www.mega-show.com
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Setting the standard for the
housewares sector
Once again, the exhibitor line up at Exclusively
Housewares attracted retailers from across
the UK and Europe. The event featured
122 exhibitors, the largest concentration of
housewares suppliers at any UK trade show.
This year there were 13 new exhibitors, some
of whom were coming into the show under new
UK management, for example the Italian brands
Le Pentole and Tescoma (with Forma House),
aerolatte (with Eddingtons), Burleigh Pottery
(Denby) and Tenzo (Premier Housewares).
The show also continues to attract export
interest, and received visitors from more than
20 countries this year, with buyers from Ireland,
France, Spain and the USA leading the way. Buyers
also attended from Denmark, Poland and Italy, and
from as far away as Russia, Australia, Canada and
Hong Kong.
Show Director, Simon Boyd commented:
“In a year when we certainly did not expect to
see visitor numbers increase, we are delighted
that they’re on par with 2011, and that we have
maintained a good mix of buyers from across all
retail channels.”
Next year’s show will take place between
11th-12th June at the Business Design Centre in
Islington, London.
For more details about the event, visit
www.exclusivelyhousewares.co.uk
Key jewellery buying event
Taking place between 2nd-5th September,
2012 at Earls Court Two in London,
International Jewellery London is the
ideal place to be for the latest trends
in jewellery, new and exciting products,
seminars and networking opportunities.
Show organisers, Reed Exhibitions,
announced the KickStart line up of
designers back in June with the sole
aim being to ensure that retailers and
buyers find out about new designers
as they launch. IJL runs the programme,
supported by the British Jewellers’
Association (BJA).
“KickStart provides a fantastic
commercial launch pad for 10 of the
best new designers in the UK jewellery
industry. Their jewellery is of an extremely
high standard in terms of both quality
and originality. The Design Gallery at IJL
provides a unique and intimate setting
for those in the industry to meet the
designers and see their stunning work on
the KickStart stand,” commented Sam Willoughby, Event Director.
The line-up of BJA members who have been selected as the KickStarters for 2012 is as
follows: Imogen Belfield, Mandana Oskoui, Clarice Price Thomas, Flavie Michou, Lestie Lee,
Myia Bonner, Quarter Angel, Ros Millar, De Anna Kiernan and Annaloucah Fine Jewellery.
Visit www.jewellerylondon.com for more details.
New website for Giving
& Living show
Hale Events, the organisers of
Giving & Living, have launched a
new website for the show. Taking
place between 13th-16th January,
2013 in Westpoint, Exeter, Giving
& Living is the largest and earliest
trade show in the south-west.
The new website provides lots
of useful information, new areas
to look for and of course the
practicalities of how to get to
the show. For the first time the
website has a show gallery, and
there are also share buttons on
relevant pages to make it easier
for you to keep your friends and
colleagues up to date.
Visit www.givingliving.co.uk and
take a look.
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on with the show
Successful 10th edition of Pulse
on with the show
Trade show updates from home and abroad
New programme of investment for
Spring Fair 2013
Spring Fair International organiser, i2i Events Group
is investing a further £600,000 into the 2013 edition.
The latest investment – bringing the total to £2.3m
in three years – will be focused on driving the global
reach of the internationally recognised brand.
Spring Fair International has been named Best
Tradeshow Exhibition (above 2,000m) at the annual
Association of Exhibition Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards 2012 in July.
A new hosted buyer programme will take place, which is set to attract more key overseas
retailers to the NEC and result in increased orders for exhibitors.
At the heart of the programme will be the World Congress for Department Store Buyers,
which will coordinate retail tours, gala dinners and trend seminars to guide high level buying.
Spring Fair 2013 will also herald the introduction of a new merchandising feature in
Christmas Gifts; an e-commerce theatre in Volume Gifts; a buyer lounge in the Greetings hall;
a home fragrance emporium in Hall 7, along with new entrance points in the atrium and Hall
12 to improve the spread of footfall.
The 2013 edition will see new features join existing favourites such as The Trend Bar, The
Licensing Lounge, Cook Live!, The Stage, Toy Demo Area, Fashion Accessories Catwalk and
The Jewellery Show Catwalk Café.
Spring Fair International takes place from 3rd-7th February, 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham.
For more information visit www.springfair.com
Pulse 2012 took place in June, drawing in an
impressive calibre of buyers to the 10th edition
of the show. The visitor figures demonstrated
a marginal decrease of four per cent on 2011,
which is representative of the current market
conditions and a show date that fell directly
after the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
Despite this, VIP visitors increased by three
per cent as Pulse enjoyed a larger number of
department store visitors, and press attendence
was up by 118 per cent. Pulse also represented
a 30 per cent increase on 2011 in new
suppliers and designers throughout the show,
and in sectors such as Launchpad.
Looking forward to 2013, Pulse has
announced a change in dateline for the summer
event. Next year, Pulse will take place between
12th-14th May, 2013 at Earls Court in London.
For more information about Pulse, visit
www.pulse-london.com
Looking ahead
Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn
when
23rd-25th September, 2012
where Glasgow, Scotland
website www.scotlandstradefairs.com
Brand Licensing Europe
when
16th-18th October, 2012
where Olympia, London
website: www.brandlicensing.eu
China Sourcing Fair: Gifts &
Premiums
when
19th-22nd October, 2012
where Hong Kong
website www.chinasourcingfair.com
Mega Show Part 1
when
20th-23rd October, 2012
where Hong Kong
website: www.mega-show.com
The Next Big Thing Design Award added to Autumn Fair’s offering
Mega Show Part 2
Autumn Fair International and creative kitchenware specialist, Lakeland have joined forces with
design innovation company, Seymourpowell for The Next Big Thing Design Award, due to be
presented at the show in September.
12 lucky finalists will be offered free stands at Autumn Fair International, and will also be
featured exclusively in the next Lakeland range. The overall winner of the competition also
receives a day of free design mentoring from the international kitchen and homeware design
gurus at Seymourpowell.
Autumn Fair Event Director, Rob Lozowski commented: “Autumn Fair International is delighted
to be associated with ‘The Next Big Thing’ in conjunction with Lakeland and Seymourpowell.
Uncovering the design entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow within kitchen, dining and
housewares, and subsequently featuring their work at the event in September, will be very exciting
and should create a real buzz on the exhibition floor.”
For more details about the show visit the website, www.autumnfair.com
when
27th-29th October, 2012
where Hong Kong
website www.mega-show.com
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(All dates are subject to change. Contact
organisers for more information before
making travel arrangements).
For further in-depth show previews and
reports turn to:
Page 35 Manchester Gift Show
Page 55 Top Drawer
Page 77 Autumn Fair
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RRP From £4.99
This range is all about high quality and attention to detail. It includes mirrors,
frames, an elegant clock, trinket boxes and jewellery boxes, all featuring the
black and silver glitter zebra design.
Each piece is beautifully presented in a gift box.
For more information, visit www.leonardo.co.uk
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Nosey Parker magnifying glass
RRP £34.50
The Nosey Parker magnifying glass brings everything closer to you. This piece
is part of a unique range by designer Mukul Goyal. Great for stamp collectors,
nature lovers, or those who simply need to make a picture or the printed word
a little larger.
No minimum orders and carriage is free on all orders above £500.
For further information visit www.luvdesigns.co.uk
Pintail Candles
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Dotty Hearts range
RRP £7.95
Stunning wax filled candle tins featuring a playful twist on the ever popular polka
dot theme. Available in 18 colour combinations and best-selling fragrances.
High quality, sensibly priced British made products.
A burn time of up to 35 hours.
Spineless Classics
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Full text novel posters
RRP From £29.99
Spineless Classics unveals a collection of posters, each comprising a complete book
on one page. The posters complement the small but surprisingly legible four point text
with shapes or scenes from the story around which the words flow.
More than 30 famous novels and plays from which to choose, including Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
For further information visit www.spinelessclassics.com
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Vintage illustration stationery
RRP £3.50 for set of six postcards, RRP: £4.50 for A5 notebook
This new range of eco-friendly notebooks and postcards features
vintage-style, hand drawn illustrations. The A5, plain recycled paper
notebooks feature a stripy inside cover to match the wrap around
cover design, and are held together with a simple belly band. The A6
recycled postcards are available in various designs and colour ways and
are packaged with brown recycled envelopes in compostable cello bags.
The stationery is printed in the UK on recycled stock.
Low minimum order value of £50.
To find out more visit www.thegreengables.co.uk
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Twice
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Magnetic Aga Lid Pad
RRP £29.99
Aga lid pads are a great way to protect oven hobs from scratches, whilst also helping to keep in
a little extra heat. These gently padded covers from Twice are not just practical, they’re available
in a selection of exclusive patterned linen designs, and quilted with towelling lining to add a
stylish touch to any kitchen.
Twice has developed a magnetised design enabling the magnet to be more resistant to the
constant heat emitted from the Aga, and so the cover stays put when the lid is raised.
For more information visit www.twice.co
Xystos
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Lost Dog
RRP £13.50-£35.00
Four cute new additions, Buried Treasure, Exchanging Gifts, Homeward Bound and Wishful Thinking,
to the superbly packaged canine range.
Lost Dog is an established, fast-moving line from a supplier that prides itself on quality service.
Designed by Xystos, the product has crossed over from a gifting purchase to become a collectable.
Yankee Candle®
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Scent Light
RRP £11.99
The new Scent Light provides a decorative flexible fragrance option. It has a dual use, with its
battery powered lamp offering a warm glow via the LED bulbs and different fragrance intensities.
Scent light is easy to use; the discreet base unit is removable allowing consumers to use a scent
refill to offer a continuous fragranced glow.
The decorative shades are available in five subtle colourways including slate blue, silver, sage, ivory
and brick.
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Equilibrium purses
Tel. +44 (0)161 975 6300 or E: [email protected]
RRP £7.99 - £9.99
Well-made practical purses in cheerful colours and designs at very attractive price
points. The purses are great for self-purchase or as a gift for women of all ages.
The purses come in three assorted pretty colours for attractive display and are part
of the extensive Equilibrium Collection of purses, handbags, jewellery and scarves.
All are easy to buy in modest quantities and delivery is free nationwide.
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festive fancies
Part 2 of our Christmas products special
New Overseas Traders
offers a wide selection of
fair trade items, including these papier mâché baubles. They are
made from recycled newspaper and skilfully hand painted by
artisans working in the mountain area of Kashmir. The unit is
a valuable source of employment in an area which was once
dependent on tourism. The group has used profits to help fund
the construction of a 150-bed hospital in Sri Nagar.
T: +44 (0)1672 851 166
www.newoverseastraders.co.uk
Add music and magic to Christmas gift displays with new additions to The
Snowman range from Rainbow Designs. Fans of all ages will adore these gifts,
which feature Raymond Briggs’ magical story book character, as he celebrates
the 30th anniversary of the release of the film this Christmas with a new film on
Channel 4. New for 2012 is the Collector Snowman in a gift box.
The new Snowman stocking in white features the delicate embroidered
wording of The Snowman, along with silver snowflakes and an embroidered image
of The Snowman. Visit Rainbow Designs at Autumn Fair, hall 4 stand E30-F31.
T: +44 (0)1329 227 300
www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk
Enesco has launched The Snow Dream collection by Snowbabies. Silver
glitter is dusted on all of the Snow Dream pieces. Pictured is Polar Delivery,
an ice skating bear wrapped up in a woolly scarf with a Christmas tree
under his arm; Fishing for Love, a cute snow baby perched on a crescent
moon; and Skaters’ Waltz, a charming snowman and snow baby skating in
perfect harmony.
T: +44 (0)1228 404 022
www.enesco.co.uk
The Keep Calm
Christmas
themed range
of giftware
from Lesser &
Pavey includes
fine quality
china mugs with
the following
wording: Keep
Calm It’s Only
Christmas; Keep
Calm I’ve Got
The Mistletoe; Keep Calm & Jingle All The Way; Eat, Drink &
Be Merry, and Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
T: +44 (0)1322 279 225
www.leonardo.co.uk
T & G Woodware’s Christmas range helps add a touch of
festive nostalgia to the home. The vintage mix of four designs
includes favourites such as Robin and Puddings, with a retro
design in different colours on ceramic, perfect for the coming
season’s trends. Each design is available as a mug, plate or bowl.
T: +44 (0)1275 841 841
www.tg-woodware.com
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festive fancies
One of the many highlights on Gibsons’ stand at Home
& Gift, Harrogate was the 2012 limited edition Christmas
puzzle, titled Christmas Shopping. Artist Marcello Corti
has once again produced a wonderful festive scene,
which is the 10th in the ever popular series. Each puzzle
contains a serial numbered certificate, making it the ideal
collector’s gift.
T: +44 (0)20 8661 8866
www.gibsonsgames.co.uk
JH Designpoint offers
china baubles decorated
in real gold that will sparkle for years to
come. The baubles are supplied with a choice of ribbon colour, with gift box
and posting an extra cost. The company can substitute other crowns for
Jubilee wording.
T: +44 (0)141 339 4927
www.jhdesignpoint.net
New designs from
Puckator for Christmas
2012 include the Gift
Wrapped collection
of brightly coloured,
present shaped lip
glosses. These make ideal
stocking fillers and come
in an attractive counter
display unit. View
Puckator’s Christmas
lines at Autumn Fair, Hall
5, Stand K02/L03.
T: +44 (0)8702 401 981
www.puckator.co.uk
Yankee Candle® has launched ‘All that Glitters’, a new
limited edition collection to celebrate the glitz and allure
of Christmas and beyond. The collection is available in
three opulent fragrances: Gold Dust, a rich, sweet scent
sprinkled with sparkling fruity notes; Vanilla Shimmer,
a beautiful vanilla musk scent; and Festive Glow that
offers a welcoming aroma of golden amber and rich
sandalwood. Each tumbler candle is decorated with a
gold pattern, and the range comprises a large two-wick
Housewarmer® tumbler candle, regular Housewarmer®
tumbler candle and perfect pillar candle all featuring a
sleek gold lid.
T: +44 (0)1173 161 200
www.yankeecandle.co.uk
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For the first time, Rosanni
Rossi has designed a
Christmas collection.
Entitled Twinkle, the
collection comprises 12
festive designs with six
open Christmas titles and
six special relation titles.
The cards feature a mix
of decorative pattern,
illustration and paintwork
with a Scandinavian twist.
T: +44 (0)7900 698 522
www.rosanna-rossi.co.uk
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Alljoy Design has created a new Christmas collection for 2012, featuring
a detachable decoration on each card that can be hung on the tree. All
cards are laser-cut on high quality metallic paper.
T: +353 (0)1 445 3537
www.alljoydesign.com
Primitive Angel has designed this handmade wooden Santa magic
key tag for children who don’t have a chimney in their house. For
those children who believe, Santa can come through the door with
the special magic key. The tag comes in either green or red, edged in
sparkle dust, complete with a magical rusty key.
T: +44 (0)1642 365 682
www.primitiveangel.com
Konesar has designed the Christmas garlic wreath, a 29cm wreath
made from garlic bulbs, bay leaves and vibrant red chillies. These wreaths
can be used as a table centre piece, with or without a candle, or as a
decorative wall hanging. They are handmade in the UK and packed in
polypropylene bags.
T: +44 (0)1306 712 149
www.konesar.com
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Dodo Pad has created the
Christmas at Dodo Towers
advent calendar, with a unique
interactive twist. Peer through
the windows at Dodo Towers
each day to see the preparations
for Christmas, and scan the QR
codes on the reverse of the
window for video clips of Lord
Dodo at home. There are also
chances to win £100 worth of
Dodo Pad gifts delivered in time
for Christmas on the company’s website hosted competition.
T: +44 (0)845 634 6272
www.dodopad.com
All of dots and spots’ cards are left blank inside for the giver to
write their own message. Each card comes with a quality red
envelope that complements the design, and the card and envelope
are sealed in a clear cellophane bag.
T: +44 (0)7593 531 562
www.dotsandspots.co.uk
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teenage dream
Nancy Hayes discovers a range of products for the teen market
One of Boxer Gifts’ new
additions is the Wackisnapz wrist
watch. The Australian-designed
fashionable wrist straps are
perfectly suited to the teen
market and are a great pick
up line. All you do is ‘snap’ and
‘wrap’. The Wackisnapz watches
come in six vibrant colours with
a selection of 12 funky graphic
styles that wrap around wrists,
ankles, bag straps, and anything
else that takes your fancy!
T: +44 (0)1133 955 595
www.boxergifts.com
Gift Time Products has a range of traditional
style alarm clocks with a twist. Instead of the
double bell alarm ringing, the clocks feature
a realistic sound of the animal or transport
depicted. There are eight different animal
models and five transport clocks, and also an
amazingly loud Skull & Crossbones model that
will scare the pants off you!
T: +44 (0)118 947 1405
www.gift-time-products.co.uk
Puckator has an exciting
range of takeaway coffee
cup lip glosses, sure to be
a winner with the teen
market. Available in a handy
counter display box of 24
pieces, the balms come in
three flavours, Mocha, Vanilla
and Hot Chocolate.
T: +44 (0)1579 321 550
www.puckator.co.uk
Tunes and teens go hand in hand so the
B.Duck Motion Speaker from Rainbow
Designs is a fun yet useful gift. The speaker
can connect to an electronic music device
such as an iPod and features B.Duck wearing
his own headphones as he moves his head
along with the beats. Fun for the home and
ideal for taking to parties.
T: +44 (0)1329 227 300
www.rainbowdesigns.co.uk
As well as its iPhone covers, Personalised
Memento Company has recently launched
a great collection of personalised t-shirts for
both teenage boys and girls. The garments
feature cool personalised designs and are
available in a range of sizes.
T: +44 (0)1782 744 900
www.personalisedmemento.co.uk
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Xystos is distributing one of the hottest lines for teenage girls,
Twist & Pout, the leading lip moisturiser and UV protection
range from the US. The lip balm not only tastes and smells great,
it is made from shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe vera and vitamins.
Sold in handy, decorative containers, they are designed to hang
from handbags, backpacks, gym bags and keychains. There are
more than 40 products in this gift range for girls who not only
want a moisturiser that is petroleum-free, but a product that
makes a fashion statement.
T: +44 (0)191 499 1570
www.xystostrade.co.uk
Gnashingly good gifts are
the order of the day at
The Lagoon Group, which
is launching a new range
of Beano games, puzzles
and kits. This 20-title
collection of vintage games
includes Beano Whizzing
Travel Games, a Beano
Footy Match card game,
which recreates all the
excitement of a football
match with the best-loved
characters from The
Beano and The Dandy,
and a Super Bouncy Ball Kit, which allows you to mix up the
ingredients and mould your own bouncy balls.
T: +44 (0)800 252 723
www.thelagoongroup.com
CXD Designs
is pleased to
showcase its range
of crystal macramé
bracelets – the
latest fashion to
hit the high street.
Made from high
quality beads and crystals, two different wrist sizes are
available for the teenage and kids market. Check out the
company’s website for more teenage jewellery and gifts.
T: +44 (0)1702 292 028
www.cxddesigns.co.uk
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thumbsUp!’s Splashproof Smartphone
Speaker Case is the ideal gift for teens who
like to hit those high notes in the shower.
The case is designed to protect your gadget
while blasting out the latest albums at the
same time - the 3.5 headphone jack makes
it compatible with a whole host of Android,
Apple and MP3/4 devices. It comes complete
with a touch screen cover, and allows users
to flick through tracks, text, tweet or even
make and receive calls in the shower.
T: +44 (0)20 8839 8888
www.thumbsupuk.com
The teen market is a big one
for gift importer, Joe Davies.
The company carries literally
thousands of suitable gifts for
girls, from fashion accessories
and jewellery items to cute
message frames and figurines.
Perhaps the hottest new
teen range at the moment is
the new snoozies!® slippers,
which have been a sensation
in college dorms in the USA,
Canada and Australia. Joe
Davies is the exclusive UK distributor and all are available in the company’s
trademark ‘Little & Often’ order quantities.
T: +44 (0)161 975 6300
www.joedavies.co.uk
Call Candy
fun phone
cases are gift
packed, ready
to post or
give personally,
making
ideal special
occasion or
impulse gifts.
The colourful
packaging
has space for
a personal
message and only needs a large letter stamp for posting. There are sizes to fit
just about every phone and the range comprises six different types of case: the
Skintight silicone, Gel Crazy gel, Tech Sock universal and the Snappy Back, Touchy
Feely and Diamante hard cases.
T: +44 (0)1923 274 802
www.callcandy.co.uk
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fine dining
Serve up a treat in-store with these dining delights
Tableware can be a great gift line to stock, especially for customers looking for
house warming gifts or an impulse buy for their own home. From table linen to
serving bowls, we offer a selection of ideas to inspire your customers.
New to the Keith Brymer Jones Word range is this set of four snack
bowls: dip!, olives, nibbles and snack!, which come presented in a gift box.
The words are inlaid in red, green, lilac and blue respectively. These fun
and functional additions combine the rustic hand-thrown feel with the
contemporary twist that the range is known and loved for.
T: +44 (0)845 6860 960
www.makeinternational.com
Denby’s new Heritage collection was inspired by the company’s rich
200-year-old design archives. Creating the feel of a modern country
English home, there are three tableware ranges with the kitchen at
the heart of each. Hand crafted in Derbyshire, all three patterns –
Pavilion, Orchard and Veranda (pictured) – have distinctive rustic
speckle glazes, featuring a golden rim on the edges and ridges of the
plates, with the option of beautifully accented patterns on a small
selection of pieces.
T: +44 (0)1773 740 899
www.denby.co.uk
The DRH Collection has started to work with British
designer Clare Mackie. Her work is very distinctive, with
fun and quirky designs that are very much her signature
style. Clare’s Herb Garden has a more delicate feel, and
tableware pieces include a set of four plates, a platter,
oil & vinegar and a salt & pepper set.
T: +44 (0)20 7249 0710
www.thedrhcollection.com
Consumers can always look on the bright side of life with Widdop
Bingham’s Brighter Side of Life tableware. Each item has a fun saying
relating to its use. ‘Time for Tea’ appears on the tea caddy, and no
prizes for guessing what ‘Spaghetti Junction’ appears on. Combining
modern typography with a vibrant colour palette, the range appeals
as a great gift idea and for its functionality.
T: +44 (0)161 688 1226
www.widdop.co.uk
T & G Woodware offers a
range of olive wood products
with a natural grain, giving a truly
rustic feel. The items are ideal
for preparation, presentation
and serving, and perfect for
serving up culinary delights at
parties. The range includes a
long serving board, plus one
with a handle, a serving board
with groove and a paddle board
with handle. Each piece is
one-of-a-kind and they vary
widely in their appearance.
T: +44 (0)1275 841 841
www.tg-woodware.com
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Charlotte Macey’s
bone china egg cups are
decorated with quirky
stitched illustrations.
Yachts features a spotty
and stripy boat with a
few seagulls thrown in for
good measure! Chubby
Chickens features two
spotty chickens and
some bumble bees, whilst
Neighbourhood boasts
two little houses, a tree
and some bumble bees. The egg cups are microwave and dishwasher safe.
T: +44 (0)7890 642 454
www.charlottemacey.co.uk
Grunwerg has introduced a new range of bamboo serving
boards and platters. They are available in a variety of shapes and
sizes; oval with handle, chunky and square, spiked for carving, or
with space for dips.
T: +44 (0)114 275 6700
www.grunwerg.co.uk
New from LSA International for autumn/winter 2012
is Dine, a stylish and versatile collection of table and
serveware. The combination of porcelain with natural,
FSC approved oak blends classic style with contemporary
design, elegance and practicality. All pieces are luxuriously
gift boxed, making Dine ideal as a gift or self-purchase.
T: +44 (0)1932 789 721
www.lsa-international.com
Pictured is the Mattie quilted place mat by Ragged Rose, just one of many
floral delights by designer Dawn Rose. The company offers a wide range of
tablecloths, place mats, napkins and matching napkin rings. Dawn’s designs
are conceived from her summer house in the heart of the Kent countryside.
T: +44 (0)1622 814 462
www.raggedrose.com
Designed to coordinate with its full
range of fine furnishings and home
accessories, Pins and Ribbons has
cooked up some great design ideas
with table linen that is handmade in
the UK. Tablecloths are available in
square and rectangular sizes from
1.3m x 1.3m to 4m x 1.35m, and
bespoke sizes are available. Napkins
are sold in single units, or a set of
six, each napkin is single-sided and
measures 35cm x 35cm. Place mats
complete the look, with coordinating
coasters. Sold in single units, or a set
of six, each place mat measures
40cm x 29cm.
T: +44 (0)1642 786 777
www.pinsandribbons.co.uk
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Ulster Weavers currently offers table runners, place mats and
napkins in three designs, which are sure to add charm to any
table top. In addition, Cassandra, RHS Etchings and Bliss benefit
from having a full collection of coordinating kitchen textiles to
ensure each key look is continued throughout the home.
T: +44 (0)844 844 1325
www.ulsterweavers.com
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collectors’ items for discerning art-lovers.
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It hasn’t been the greatest of summers, but Creative Tops offers the opportunity to
enjoy a vintage tea party in a relaxed home surrounding. The Ditsy Floral Katie Alice
collection will add a sprinkle of timeless fun to any occasion. The range has been
designed with the idea of being able to mix and match across a range of soft pastel
colour palettes. Katie has taken inspiration for the floral spray from various pieces
of vintage wall papers, and mixed in polka dots and gold metallic elements to create
a mature and sophisticated look. There’s even an element of the Union Jack on the
palace mug, table mat and coaster.
T: +44 (0)1536 207 710
www.creative-tops.com
This is your last chance to acquire the Jubilee version
of the English Crowns mug from JH Designpoint.
Decorated in real gold, it is currently available in limited
supply, with or without the Jubilee commemoration
motif. Each mug is supplied with a small card guide to
the crowns.
T: +44 (0)141 339 4927
www.jhdesignpoint.net
The Saturn wine suite from
Royal Scot Crystal adds a stylish
touch to the dining experience.
These on-trend wine glasses
combine design and functionality,
enabling crystal glasses to be
used every day. The company
also offers a range of occasion
glasses encrusted with real
Swarovski crystals.
T: +44 (0)20 8508 2435
www.royal-scot-crystal.co.uk
Following the successful launch of its new Dandelion range,
Berserks Glass Works will present these fused glass Nibbles dishes
at Autumn Fair, one of 10 new products to be showcased at the
event in September. These practical dishes, available in six designs,
will add sparkle and style to any table.
T: +44 (0)1803 863 399
www.berserks.co.uk
Repeat Repeat has launched the Plum Bone China tableware range,
featuring a relief floral pattern taken from one of its most popular mug
designs. Designed and manufactured in Stoke-on-Trent, Repeat Repeat is
passionate about manufacturing in the UK.
T: +44(0)1782 845 870
www.repeatrepeat.co.uk
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With new dates in September, The Manchester
Gift Show’s second exhibition is set to be
a successful one at twice the size of the
2011 event. With a diverse mix of exhibitors
spanning many categories, the show offers
something for everyone. This year organisers
have promised an even wider diversity of
British, handmade and well known brands
covering every sector.
The finest British handmade crafts
Following the success enjoyed by designers/
makers at the show’s launch event last year,
organisers have introduced an area dedicated
to British handmade crafts, including ceramics,
glassware, painting, jewellery, handmade soaps,
cosmetics, candles, sculpture, metalwork,
textiles and more.
The area will feature a demonstration
studio where visitors can see the skills
involved in creating some of the exquisite
products available at the show. Keep checking
the Manchester Gift Show website for a full
schedule of events that will be published just
before the show.
Cosmetics, soaps, candles and
pampering products
The event will include a great line up of
handmade soaps, cosmetics, bath and hair
products, fragranced candles and hand
wrapped gift items. Look out for Bomb
Cosmetics, Celtic Herbal, Honeybell Soap,
Olivia Loves Cake, Profumi De Napoli, Queen
of Aleppo, Sepia Fragranced Gifts, Vanillerize
Soaps, Wicks End and Wild Olive Soap.
Manchester Gift Show
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EventCity, Manchester
9.30am-6pm (9.30am5pm on the last day)
www.manchester
giftshow.com
Greeting cards, stationery and gift wrap
There will be a huge variety of greetings cards
and giftwrap brands to suite every taste,
including: Abstract Cards, Belly Button Designs,
Brainbox Candy, Cardelicious, Cornelius Potts
and Uncle Monty, Courgette Card, Dean
Morris, Emily Burningham, Laura Darrington,
Lesser Spotted Images, Loveday Designs,
Occasions Unlimited, Original Handmade Card
Company, Pango Productions, SciArt Images,
Soi Meme, Strange Fruit Cards, Urban Graphic,
Velvet Olive and more.
Jewellery and watches
An array of high quality jewellery brands will
present items currently spanning the market,
including statement pieces, real gems, sterling
silver, bling, classics and solid crystal. Brands
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new kid on the block
will include: Canadian Charms, Fatlip, Funky
Accessories, Funky Fings, Funky Jewellery,
Gimme That Thing, Imperial Fashion Jewellery,
Jewellery by Katrina, Kaliber Designs, Kris-ana,
Lane Watches, Lemonade, Navro Jewellery,
Novelty Earring Company, Origin Watches,
Park Lane Accessories, Phuze Crystal Jewellery,
Seline Watches and Topazglow.
Home accessories and occasional
furniture sector
Everything for the home can be found at the
Manchester Gift Show. The variety includes
candles, shelf units, decorative boxes, nautical
themed accessories, occasional tables and
chairs, framed art and wall clocks, to name but
a few.
Toys, games and children’s accessories
Visitors will be treated to traditional products
for the nursery, hand carved games and
decorative items, plus scented, eco and organic
ornaments at the show. All types of children’s
items will be available, including teddies, dolls,
carved nursery furniture, puppets, clothing,
toys, games, traditional hand crafted products,
new baby, Christmas and christening gifts.
Fashion, business and travel accessories
Visitors have the rare opportunity to buy that
special handbag, purse, wallet, glove, scarf or
umbrella at the Boutique Manchester Show
(formerly Boutique by Chic).
Boutique attracts a particularly high calibre
of fashion accessory brands from the UK,
Europe and beyond due to the specific timing
of the event, which allows many brands their
only UK chance to show their collections
shortly after launch at the Paris and Milan fairs.
Shoes, boots, sandals, flip flops, folding
footwear and accessories
Another unique coup for visitors at the
Manchester Gift Show is the footwear offering.
There has been a large increase in the number
of folding footwear designs and in most cases
styles are supplied with compact storage
pouches, making them an interesting impulse
purchase or thoughtful gift idea. g
Further information
For further information visit the website,
www.manchestergiftshow.com
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BOXMART
Stand C66
www.boxmart.co.uk
BoxMart has launched its new
Frame-it Box with a lid that works
like a picture frame. You can insert
anything from a photo, certificate
or invitation into the lid by simply
sandwiching it between a clear
RPET window (made of 50 per
cent recycled plastic) and the
backing card. The result is a customised box that offers a real personal touch to any gift. The
Frame-it Box is perfect for creating bespoke corporate gifts, publicising an event or a product
launch, creating an instant promotion or personalised offering to commemorate a special
occasion. It’s also ideal for start-up businesses, as it offers a low cost route to customised
packaging. Alternatively you can simply remove the backing card and you’ve instantly created a
windowed lid that protects gifts but keeps them on show.
GIFT TIME PRODUCTS
Stand C70
Gift Time Products will exhibit its range of
traditional style alarm clocks with a twist. The
clocks feature a realistic sound of the animal
or transport depicted. There are eight different
animal models and five transport clocks, and
also a very loud skull and crossbones model.
Each alarm clock comes complete with three
batteries and is in a display gift box. There is
even a test button accessible from the back of
each box to hear the sound.
MIDHAVEN
Stand C85
www.midhavensilver.com
Midhaven will show its largest range
yet of Tribal Steel. The collection
of real leather friendship bracelets
is now over 150 styles strong, and
many new styles and colours will
be shown at The Manchester Gift
Show as well as a large selection of
XXL size bracelets. All orders still
carry the 90 day exchange policy,
which means you can explore your
market and maximise your sales at
no risk. Many new all-stainless steel
styles will also be on view.
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From designs of dancing guinea pigs to jammie dodgers, we bring you a
diverse mix of greeting cards
Despite the boom in
e-cards, many customers
still prefer the traditional
route when it comes to
marking special occasions.
Whether it’s a birthday,
new baby, anniversary, get
well soon or a blank card
to write a note to a friend
in, there are plenty of
original designs available to
inspire customers.
Alljoy Design has
launched the Birdie
range of cards. There
are 44 designs available
in the collection, and all
of the cards are laser
cut on high quality
metallic paper.
T: +353 (0)1 445 3537
Otter House has launched two new ranges for men.
The Young Male card selection includes cheeky captions
such as ‘Hey, Mr Farty Pants, it’s your Birthday!’ and
‘Happy Birthday Chick Magnet’. These contemporary
cards are ideal for any birthday, and are aimed at anyone
from fresh faced 16 year olds to old-enough-to-knowbetter 30 somethings. Meanwhile, the First Class Males
collection includes playful captions, such as ‘Happy
Birthday Baldy, you’re losing it!’ and ‘You’re only young
once, after that it’s called a Mid Life Crisis’. These bold
and colourful cards offer a cheeky perspective on the
more mature male birthdays.
T: +44 (0)1392 824 300
www.otterhouse.co.uk
Retro Rocks from Rosanna Rossi
takes inspiration from vintage themed
graphics fused with bold colours
and a distressed feel to achieve an
eye-catching range. The cards are
beautifully printed on a textured FSC
certified 280gsm board and finished
with detailed embossing and diecut edges to enhance the retro feel.
Each card is individually wrapped and
complemented with a recycled fleck
brown envelope.
T: +44 (0)7900 698 522
www.rosanna-rossi.co.uk
The Herdy Company has produced the
Peep range of greeting cards which all
feature its famous sheep character. The
cards are available in five designs and
colours, either individually or as a pack
of five. The creations (which are blank
inside) are printed in the Lake District on
sustainably sourced paper using vegetable
based inks.
T: +44 (0)1539 739 202
www.herdy.co.uk
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Lucky Bird creates a range of
interesting greeting cards, all hand
printed using a foil press. All cards are
printed on 70 -100 per cent recycled
stock. The range includes a variety of
birds and animals, including a hedgehog,
hare, and otter. Other designs include
Space, Girl, Tour de France, Cake, Bike
Tools, Pinocchio, Sailor and Lowrider.
T: +44 (0)7813 707 205
www.luckybird.co.uk
Blue Eyed Sun will launch two
new Valentine’s Day ranges
at Autumn Fair this year. The
Gorgeous Valentine’s range
is based on original hand
stitched felt embroideries and
includes debossed motifs, hand
finished with jewels. There are
12 designs in this collection.
The Fluffy line includes cards
that are hot foiled onto red
flocked board. Soft and velvety
to touch, these luxurious cards
are also available in 12 designs.
T: +44 (0)1273 823 003
www.blueeyedsun.co.uk
The Famous Old Dogs range from Cherry Picked For You
is a humorous range of greeting cards inspired by original
paintings by artist Eddie Tibbs. These cards show an adorable
dog cleverly disguised as Napoleon Boneparte, Johann Sebastian
Bark, Vincent Van Woof, Sherlock Bones, You ain’t nothing but a
Hound-dog, He’s a Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) and Barking Mad
(John McEnroe). Printed on high quality board, 150mm square
and individually cello wrapped, they are left blank inside.
T: +44 (0)1273 721 353
www.cherrypickedforyou.co.uk
Jo Stockdale has produced a new range of cards, with any
rectangular cards available in the international 178mm x 127mm
size. All cards are left blank inside for maximum flexibility. The
cards are accompanied by eight new gift wrap designs that are
double sided, and developed so that the back – which is a soft
duck egg blue – can be used creatively to make a present into a
work of art.
T: +44 (0)1748 821 172
www.jostockdale.com
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Paperlink, a publisher of
contemporary art and
humorous greeting cards, has
been awarded a license to
produce a special range of
RSPCA greeting cards. The
range of 13 cards is based on
the RSPCA Harmony style, a
distinctive illustrative woodcut
print style from the charity’s
style guide. The matt 6in x 4in
cards are each supplied with
a craft envelope. Not only
will they feature a Harmonybased animal illustration, but
each card will also contain a
brief description of the animal
it shows, including its history,
habits and habitat.
T: +44 (0)20 7582 8244
www.paperlink.co.uk
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The Fab Four is just one of the
designs in the new Rock Stars
collection by Takkoda, available
as a greeting card, cushion and
coaster. The greeting cards
measure 125mm x 17mm and
come cello wrapped with a
white envelope. They are sold
in units of six, and there are 18
designs in the range.
T: +44 (0)20 8740 8887
www.takkoda.com
Roisin Cafferty’s Retro
range is the newest addition
to her collection. The range
is bursting with feel-good
factors, such as jammie dodgers, ice creams, flowers, campervans and cakes.
All of the designs are inspired by advertising campaigns and graphic design
through the decades. These engaging cards are printed on textured board
to give an antique feel, and come with brown ribbed kraft envelopes. Look
out for accompanying coasters, mugs and prints in the near future.
T: +44 (0)7742 983 044
www.roisincafferty.com
By popular demand, Juicy Lucy
has selected its most loved cards
as part of the new Cheeky
Classics collection for Valentine’s
Day, 2013. The collection is a
combination of old and new,
and it incorporates some of the
company’s incredibly cheeky, yet
hugely popular sentiments. The
whole collection is very much
focused on delivering the best of
Juicy Lucy to independents.
T: +44 (0)844 586 7477
www.juicylucydesigns.com
Shine Publishing’s Christmas range is a small but perfectly
formed singles range of 12 cards, printed on high quality
GF Smith board and hand finished with crystalline glitter.
All of the designs use original artwork, in this case etchings,
monoprints and a handprinted vintage letterpress.
T: +44 (0)1923 266 810
www.shinepublishing.co.uk
Mill House Fine Art’s
new cards include Sweet
Peas, Pansies, Wallflowers
and Hedgerow Flowers,
which are all images taken
from the oil paintings of
flower artist Anne Cotterill.
Limited edition lithographic
prints and giclée prints on
canvas are also available.
T: +44 (0)1297 553 100
www.millhousefineart.com
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The Christmas Patchwork collection by Laura Darrington is created using
innovative cold foil techniques, which creates beautiful foil finishes in various
colours to complement these intricate designs. The cards are also embossed,
die-cut and hand-finished, with elements that create a luxurious look for the
festive season.
T: +44 (0)116 284 9660
www.lauradarrington.co.uk
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toys
play time
The latest toys to
occupy little ones
Consumers are often more frivolous with their purchases when it
comes to buying for children. Create a wonderful display of toys in
store with the help of these delightful gift lines.
Navigate’s fun and functional kids
range is aimed at budding little
gardeners, and includes mini
versions of adult products. These
include a watering can, toolbox
and tools, bucket, a trio of grow
your own pots, a kneeling pad and
a practical tool stool with lots of
pockets for garden paraphernalia
and toys. Fans of the Peppa Pig
animation series will know that she
is also a budding gardener, so the
range translates well and encourages
children to role-play and have more
involvement in the garden.
T: +44 (0)1279 653 249
www.navigate.ltd.uk
The Bug Store (part of Gift Time
Products) is really buzzing with its
fun and fast motorised Busy Bugs.
There are four models available
– Ladybird, Cockroach, Spider
and Longicorn. All are supplied
on a bar coded euro hook blister
card and come complete with a
replaceable button cell battery.
The adjustable legs allow the user to change the direction of travel.
See the company at the Manchester Gift Show on stand C70.
T: +44 (0)118 947 1405
www.thebugstoreuk.co.uk
Safe Dreams, the brains behind the multi award winning Cot Wrap,
is thrilled to announce the official consumer launch of Hoppy and
Patch. The collection has been developed with safety and breathability
in mind. The toys minimise the risk of suffocation from tots sleeping
with a soft toy, and are made from Airmesh with a 3D structure and
stuffed with hollow fibre – a hypo-allergenic filling that has been air
pumped into each fibre during the spinning process.
T: +44 (0)1358 878 198
www.safedreams.co.uk
This plush from American company,
Bunnies by the Bay would adorn
any nursery beautifully. The cute,
cuddly collection includes toys, and is
distributed in the UK and Northern
Ireland by Xystos.
T: +44 (0)191 499 1570
GUND Baby continues to bring one of the most comprehensive ranges of baby and nursery plush items to the UK market – focusing
on fun and learning. The Peek-a-Boo Dolly offers an alternative way to have fun. With one press, the doll lifts her arms and hides behind
her pink blanket to play peek-a-boo. Also new, the Baby Love collection of three characters (Romaine Bunny, Quackie Duckie and Leapie
Frog) includes pull-string musicals, blankies with crinkle details and an adorable plush. Capturing the excitement of the arrival of a new
baby, the Special Delivery Bear Blue is sure to delight.
T: +44 (0)1228 404 022
www.enesco.co.uk
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Kenana UK is a fair trade business supplying a wide range of unique and distinctive hand
knitted toys, which are made using environmentally friendly processes and 100 per cent
natural and organic wool. As a personal touch, each design is hand crafted and bears the
signature of the knitter who created the item. The Shamba Shelf range features bobbly,
tactile sheep, cows, pigs and rabbits all wearing plant-dyed hats.
T: +44 (0)800 096 5065
www.kenana.co.uk
Rachel Jones, founder of Totseat, has
noticed that boys’ dolls are selling twice as
fast as girls’ dolls. Since launching the Ollie
and Orla soft toys earlier this year, Rachel
has sold twice as many of the Oobicoo
Ollie boy doll.
The soft toy tot Oobicoo is made from
soft plush fabric and, at 60cm tall, is the
same size as a six month old baby – the
perfect size to be an instant baby brother,
sister or best friend. The dolls come in a
vest and their own fabric ‘pod’ (which not
only helps as a POS aid, but is great for
play too) and are designed to be dressed in hand-me-down baby clothes. This simple idea
not only saves money, it encourages the re-use of outgrown baby clothes, teaches children
dexterity and provides Oobicoo with an instant wardrobe.
T: +44 (0)131 226 6064
www.totseat.com/oobicoo
This stylish
carry-on back pack
by Content & Calm is ideal for kids
on the go, and has space for all the important
travelling essentials: colouring pencils, stickers,
toys and games. The backpacks come in four
designs, plus the extendible, fold-up sides
mean no more toys on the floor or rolling
round the aisles.
T: +44 (0)1635 201 181
www.contentandcalm.com
The Space Bots have landed! This new range of space activity products from Clockwork
Soldier includes The Robot Factory, The Amazing Build-a-Bots, Build a Rocket and the
Robot Puzzle. Also look out for The Delta Force Flyers and The Robot Mask Making Kit,
which are new for October, 2012.
T: +44 (0)844 482 1775
www.clockworksoldier.co.uk
Air Puppy has further developed its Hickory
Shack flagship range to now include 24 different
characters in the original 26cm size, with the top
six sellers also available in medium (36cm) and
large (43cm). The clothing and accessories are all
mill made authentic garment materials and even
include double ribbed wool knitwear and 100 per
cent cotton under collars.
T: +44 (0)1494 675 240
www.airpuppy.com
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Personalised Memento Company has
launched a new range of personalised trucks.
The miniature toy trucks make ideal gifts for boys of all ages, and are fully
personalised on both sides, with bright and colourful lettering. They make
great gifts for all occasions, including stocking fillers for Christmas.
T: +44 (0)1782 744 900
Those pesky flies had better watch out with the Fly Assasin
gun from Boxer Gifts. The spring loaded gun fires a circular
disc at high speed at the intended victim, giving it little room
for manoeuvre; another clever and unusual gift idea from
Boxer Gifts.
T: +44 (0)113 3955 595
www.boxergifts.com
The inflatable Roller Wheel
from thumbsUp! has been
designed for roly poly fun
in mind. It’s the perfect size
for youngsters to climb
through or roll around
in, and is suitable for use
both indoors and out.
The Roller Wheel comes
complete with a collection
of colourful balls inside that
jiggle and bounce as the wheel rotates.
T: +44 (0)845 466 8880
www.thumbsupuk.com
The Warmhearts range of heatable ragdolls from Intelex includes
three characters, each with their own easily removable inner heat
pack filled with organic wheat and gently scented with french
lavender. The characters – Candy, Ellie and Olivia – feature their
own unique hair colour and dress pattern. The heat pack is simply
removed, heated in the microwave and placed back inside the doll.
T: +44 (0)1933 679 777
www.intelex.co.uk
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Pass the Pud from Gibsons Games is a beat-the-burp team game for
four or more players. With a ‘jingling’ Christmas pudding, players’ nerves
are tested to the limits as they answer questions from five categories,
passing the pud back and forth to avoid the dreaded burp. As players
hold the Christmas pudding, there might be only seconds to come up
with an answer and beat the random timer.
T: +44 (0)20 8661 8866
www.gibsonsgames.co.uk
Catch up on all the latest from the world of licensing
hot property
Ashleigh & Burwood awarded
Historic Royal Palaces license
New licensing deals for Ashleigh & Burwood
so far this year have included the rights to
produce a homewares collection exclusively
for Santoro’s Gorjuss and Ecclectic brands. The
company has now been awarded the exclusive
global rights to produce a collection of home
fragrance candles and reed diffusers for Historic
Royal Palaces.
John Nettleton, Managing Director said: “Our
controlled business diversification and growth
within our home fragrance and toiletries
markets is a result of work undertaken by
an outstanding team of designers, product
development partners, marketeers and of
course our loyal customer following, which
seems to continuously appreciate and buy into
our new launches.”
Visit the website for more information:
www.ashleigh-burwood.co.uk
Gund gets Ugly
Enesco’s Gund division has entered a worldwide
licensing agreement to begin selling Ugly Dolls.
The new license was launched at Home & Gift,
Harrogate in July. Ugly Dolls was established
in 2001 as an independent, artist-driven line. It
has always been seen as avant-garde and sold
exclusively to high end gift and speciality shops.
Enesco has appointed The In Things as the
exclusive distributor for Uglydoll in the UK
and Ireland. The In Thing has been successfully
distributing the line for more than five years, and
Uglydoll is a perfect fit with the company’s current
product portfolio.
To view the range, visit www.enesco.co.uk
Worms™
figures launch
New collection of scouting items
The Scout Association has licensed True Brands to produce a range of
camping and outdoor products that reflect scouting’s rich heritage. All
the products have nostalgic scout styling, but have been vastly improved
with the addition of the latest technology.
All products are designed to appeal to anyone with a love for the
great outdoors, and those who appreciate classic designs. Included in
the initial Scouting collection are lanterns and torches, enamelware,
multi-tools and a scout knife. All of the products have period styling
from the ’50s and before. Contact Julia Shapp for more information on
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Merchandise specialist
AT New Media, licensing
agent on behalf of Team
17 for the Worms™
merchandise, has
launched the hotly
anticipated range of
Worms™ figurines from
First 4 Figures. Worms™ is the hugely successful award-winning video
game franchise that boasts millions of fans and players worldwide.
First 4 Figures is a major name in the collectibles sector, and
produces high-end figures based on the hottest video game brands
in the world. The new Worms™ range features vinyl models and
resin statues of the homicidal invertebrates. Simon Kay, Business
Development Director at AT New Media said: “Worms™ has a
huge and very loyal fan base that will snap up anything related to the
brand, so we expect this new range to perform extremely well all
over the world.”
For further details visit www.atnewmedia.com
hot property
New licensing deal for Babar
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has
announced it will represent the classic preschool
brand, Babar. The agreement of a multi-year deal
with Nelvana and the Clifford Ross Company
sees it gain the UK rights to represent Babar
across merchandising and licensing.
Babar was first conceived as a children’s book by the French writer and illustrator
Jean de Brunhoff, and the book, The Story of Babar was introduced to the UK market in 1933.
In line with celebrating Babar’s 80th birthday, ITVS GE’s initial product range will be creatively
focused on the brand’s vintage artwork. The initial campaign will target the pre-school,
nursery and gifting categories, with a focus on reigniting the nostalgic style in the UK market.
For more information, visit www.itvstudios.com
Navigate named Art & Design
Licensee of the Year
The London Studio partners with
Ignition Licensing
Navigate has been awarded the Best Art
and Design Licensee accolade at this year’s
International Licensing Excellence Awards, for
The Very Hungry Caterpillar gardening range
developed under its license with The World of
Eric Carle. Navigate’s Business Development
Manager, Hana Hammali, commented: “We are
thrilled. We know that the range has been very
well received, but to have such recognition
is fabulous. We look forward to continuing
to build on the success of The Very Hungry
Caterpillar with new products.”
For further details about the range, visit
www.navigate.ltd.uk
Designer Soula Zavacopoulos’s The London Studio
publishes collections of award-winning, contemporary
card designs, which are now available for licensing.
Ignition Licensing has been appointed its licensing
agency partner.
One of The London Studio’s core brands is The
Wisdom of Kids, which won The Gift of the Year
Award and Card of the Year Award in 2011. It
features innocent remarks and funny quotes from
children about love, life, birthdays, the difference
between the sexes and more.
For more information, contact Soula Zavacopoulos at
E: [email protected] or Maggy Harris at
E: [email protected]
TOWIE takes
on new partners
CPLG, licensing agent
for The Only Way Is
Essex (TOWIE), has
announced further
licensing agreements
for the award-winning
ITV2 reality show. 20:20
Mobile is now on board
for mobile phone accessories, and Ethos International is taking a license for
homewares. Elegantly Waisted is now on board for t-shirts and sweatshirts,
Senoble for cupcakes and celebration cakes, and Football Mania for various
gifts including stationery, plush, key rings and car accessories.
These agreements bolster an already successful retail presence, with
branded products selling well across the high street, through partners such
as FB Beauty for a popular fragrance and cosmetics line; The Beauty Works
for electrical goods including hair straighteners, hair dryers, manicure sets,
and tongs; Somerbond for nightwear, underwear and leisurewear; and
Fashion UK for t-shirts and tops. Visit www.cplg.com for more information.
Sindy greetings
range set to hit
the shelves
Bulldog Licensing has
announced that a new
greetings range featuring
Sindy, which was launched
at Progressive Greetings
Live, will soon hit the
shelves. The range features
cards as well as wrap, tags,
notepaper and cards. It
focuses on Sindy’s vintage
appeal and her changing
style over the past 50 years.
The new agreement adds to an expanding Sindy programme
that has seen Poetic Gem sign up for apparel and Helen
Rochfort for handbags, whilst Diablo Skinz is creating a range of
Sindy branded skins for mobile phones, laptops, and tablets.
For more information, visit www.bulldog-licensing.com
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insurance solutions
Gift Focus readers put their insurance queries, concerns and questions to
leading brokers T.H. March
Neil McFarlane, managing
director of T.H. March &
Co Limited
concrete block construction with a tiled roof
(often referred to as standard construction)
situated in an area that is not susceptible to
flooding. Buildings that are not of standard
construction, or are situated in a flood risk area
are still insurable, but the premium charged
is likely to be higher. Premises which are also
occupied by other businesses could increase
the premium, depending on the trade involved.
If the electrics are older than 15 years, some
insurers will expect this to be checked by a
qualified electrician. What is the security of the
premises? You may need to improve the quality
of the locks and install other protections.
I have been running my small
web-based giftware business part-time
from home and I’m about to take the
plunge and go full time, so I’m looking
for suitable premises. I don’t really
know where to start with regards to
insurance. What key points do I need to
bear in mind during my search for
a property?
This is a complex subject, so you will need to
obtain professional help. Go to an established
insurance broker (‘chartered’ status is a
good indication of standards and ethics) who
can demonstrate an understanding of the
insurance needs of the giftware trade. The
broker will be able to advise not only on
insuring the buildings, but will also be able to
help you to cover your stock, contents, shop
frontage and glass, legal liabilities to the public
and employees, loss of money and business
interruption risks.
If you are renting a premises, you will need
to carefully check the lease terms to find out
whether you or the landlord have to insure the
buildings. If you are buying a property it is likely
that the lender will insist on you arranging
buildings insurance.
An insurer will expect your premises to be
well maintained, and preferably of brick or
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I plan to attend trade fairs and
exhibitions with my giftware stock.
What does my insurer need to know?
You will need to provide details of the events
and dates involved. Will any of the events be
outdoors or in a tent or marquee? The insurer
will also need to know the replacement values
of the stock and any stand contents, fixtures
and fittings you are taking and how they are
being transported. Check your booking details,
as some organisers may require you to have
a high level of public liability cover. You should
also consider whether you need cover in case
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the event is cancelled, or you are unable to
attend for reasons beyond your control.
My business is doing well – I am very
pleased to say – and I am considering
taking on an employee. Do I need to
organise insurance?
In a word, yes! With very few exceptions, by
law you will need to arrange employers’ liability
insurance in respect of any person who works
for you, even if only on a part-time basis. You
will need to display a certificate where your
employee can see it to prove you have cover.
To arrange cover, your insurer will need to
know what types of work the employee
undertakes together with an estimate of their
annual wages or salary. Some insurers will
expect you to have in place a written health
and safety policy, which is a requirement by law
if you have five or more employees. g
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Further information
T.H. March is a chartered firm of insurance
brokers. Established in1887, the company
has offices in London, Birmingham,
Manchester, Glasgow and Sevenoaks as well
as its National Administration Centre in
Yelverton near Plymouth. To find out more
T: +44 (0)1822 855 555, E: giftware@
thmarch.co.uk, or visit the website
www.thmarch.co.uk
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what's in store
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Top Drawer London
Clarion Events
Olympia, London
9.30am-6pm (9.30am5pm on the last day)
www.topdrawer.co.uk
Top Drawer will once again bring together
an inspirational showcase of more than 700
carefully selected British and international
suppliers at its autumn/winter show. The
exhibition acts as a platform for the newest
product launches, cutting edge designs and
must-have products for 2012, helping you to
restock and refresh your store for the seasons
to come.
A comprehensive seminar programme will
run throughout the show. Check the schedule
on the show website for a low down of the
speakers taking part.
A range of sessions on topics pertinent to
your business will take place, including advice
on e-commerce, visual merchandising, sales
success, trend advice and social media.
Retail Surgeries give you the opportunity
to speak one-to-one with any of the show’s
experts for 20 minutes – perfect if you
need advice on topics such as launching a
new business, or what your next PR move
should be.
The show is split into six easy-to-navigate
zones: Gifts, Fashion, Stationery & Greetings,
Children’s, Wellbeing and Home.
Spotted with Charlotte Abrahams
This exciting showcase is set to return this year
in an expanded format. Designed as an entry
point for a whole new generation of exhibitors,
this year’s Spotted will feature up to 12 hand
picked design-based businesses that have never
been seen before at a UK trade fair.
Product GB
Eco Trail
Top Drawer will once again demonstrate its
support for the Product GB trail, an initiative
that champions the national economy and
locally-made products. Product GB gives
exhibitors a chance to showcase items that
are made using materials sourced in the UK, as
well as being designed and produced locally.
Visitors to the show purchasing from the
Product GB trail will help to offset carbon
emissions incurred from goods transportation.
Keep an eye out for the Product GB logo as
you make your way around the show.
TV presenter and environmental champion,
Oliver Heath will return to Top Drawer to lend
his support to the accredited Eco-Trail. Oliver’s
stamp identifies products that are produced
ethically under fair trade schemes, made of
sustainable materials, and biodegradable or
reusable in some way.
The exhibitors whose products are selected
will be clearly marked with the ‘Eco Trail
certified by Oliver Heath’ sticker, making it
easier for visitors to be green about their
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exhibitor profiles
Gaeltag Keltika
Stand C95
www.lolitadesigns.co.uk
Gaeltag Keltika, the European licensee for Lolita and UK distributor
for CowParade, is preparing for the launch of a new licence to the
UK, Swedish luxury fragrance brand Dofta. The range comprises
purifying catalytic fragrance lamps; crystal embellished luxury solid
perfume compacts; candles; new reed diffusers, and a selection of
vintage fragrance amulettes in a unique Swarovski crystal presentation.
There are more than 30 perfume oils to accompany the lamps, and 12
concentrates to use with the amulettes.
Ladybug Home Textiles
Stand C35
www.ladybughome.co.uk
Ladybug will be showing its newest designs and colours of organic
cotton hand loomed towels and robes at Top Drawer. These range
from full weight towels, weighing up to 750g per sq m through the
450g Spa range to the lighter weight flat weaved peshtamels. All of
the company’s existing range will also be on show.
Heaven Scent Incense
Stand C88
www.heavenscent.co.uk
Heaven Scent Incense has reached
its 20th year in business, and to
celebrate launched a new fluted
candle range in several new
fragrances earlier this year. The
vintage fluted candle has been
selling well ever since. The traditional
smells include Champagne and Pink
Grapefruit, Dandelion and Burdock,
Aloe and Cucumber, and Blueberry.
The company’s best seller is
Rhubarb and Ginger, a home cooked
smell with a warming hint of ginger. Heaven Scent’s core sellers are its
glass candles and reed diffusers. The company will be launching skincare
products and lip balms over the next few months to add to its bath and
body ranges.
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Jane Means
Stand A81
www.janemeans.co.uk
Ribbon designer Jane Means will be launching her British made
ribbon range at Top Drawer. The collection was initially designed
for Liberty, and includes cats, dogs and others. Jane based her
silhouettes on real animals, and Milly the black labrador was
actually a gift to her father. Continuing the animal theme, Jane has
introduced a reindeer silhouette ribbon for Christmas, and the
25mm taffeta ribbons will be available on 20m rolls. The ribbons
are designed to be used for craft projects, as well as decorating and
packaging for pet lovers.
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Best Kept Secrets
Jarapa
Stand C107
www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
New this season is Best Kept Secrets’ Occasion range of candle
tins. Designs include Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, Thank
You and more. The collection complements the company’s existing
range of Seriously Scented candle tins. Of course, as with all of the
company’s candles, there are additional sparkly toppings on offer to
create an exciting visual effect.
Stand C115
www.jarapa.co.uk
New coloured glassware from Jarapa is definitely on-trend, with the
introduction of hearts to the range. The 100 per cent recycled glassware
collection has created great interest for 2012, and to complete the
selection the company has introduced a natural candle line, which will be
on show alongside its ever popular range of recycled cotton rugs.
Wild and Wolf
Heyland & Whittle
Stand D79
www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk
Heyland & Whittle’s new Orange Spice home fragrance collection
delivers a truly festive scent for winter. Zesty orange with a dash of
cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves creates a warming, spicy fragrance.
The range includes a luxuriously boxed candle in a glass, candle in a
tin and stylish reed diffuser.
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Stand D21
www.wildandwolf.com
Wild and Wolf will unveil various new licensed ranges, including one
for V&A. Drawing on the V&A’s unrivalled collections, this furnishing
fabric was designed by Charles Raymond for Edinburgh Weavers Ltd in
1960. This fabric has once again been brought to life in three bold new
colourways over a range of tools for the home and garden, including
a hand trowel and fork, secateurs, watering can, vacuum flask, tape
measure and torch.
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Gift House International
Stand D126
www.gifthouseinternational.com
Gift House International will be
on hand at Top Drawer with a
glut of new design-led goodies
in tow. Among the key product
lines on show will be the all-new
Reva expandable vase collection.
These funky vases fold out from
a flat-packed base and expand
fully in seconds to securely hold
and present your bunch. Six
themed designs are available. Also
on show will be Sasquatch, an
oversized pet bed for cats and
dogs, as well as the bright and
bold Fish and Bone bowls for
furry friends.
Lanka Kade
Stand E50
www.lankakade.co.uk
Lanka Kade is set to launch a whole host of new and inspiring products
this autumn, including a natural wood castle and farm buildings, to sit
alongside its award winning Noah’s Ark. For the duration of the Olympic
celebrations, the Lanka Kade range of multi ethnic, handloom soft dolls
was discounted at an appropriate 20.12 per cent. All orders placed at
the show will be guaranteed at the discounted rate. All Lanka Kade
products are designed exclusively in-house by the company’s resident UK
designer, and handmade by skilled Sri Lankan producers.
Retreat Home
Funky Feet Fashions
Stand D103
www.funkyfeetfashions.co.uk
Funky Feet Fashions is the UK designer-maker of a huge collection of
children’s footwear, clothing and accessories that can only be described
as funky! To celebrate its10th anniversary, the company will be showing
new designs and gift sets in all new packaging. Footwear is now available
right up to seven years of age.
Stand D82
www.retreat-home.com
Retreat Home offers a wide range of gifts for Christmas 2012
in festive red, rich green and its trademark natural look. Beautiful
appliqué and embroidery feature throughout, with little patchwork
hearts, appliqué rosettes and embroidered birds and birdhouses
offering a cosy, homespun feel. The company’s renowned collection
of toiletries and cosmetic bags includes roomy zip tops for travelling
toiletries, a smaller zip top cosmetic bag, retro dolly bags with an old
fashioned clip-top fastening, and the popular drawstring bag. All fully
waterproof-lined, made from the finest quality linen and finished by
hand to the highest possible standards of workmanship.
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Daisy Roots
Stand E66
www.daisy-roots.com
Daisy Roots will launch its
autumn/winter collection
of soft soled leather shoes
at Top Drawer. The range
includes a huge variety of
designs for boys and girls
from newborn to four
years old. Designs for girls
include a white leather shoe
featuring an embroidered
raspberry motif and a cute
pink shoe complete with a
little toadstool house. For
the boys, the new collection
features a pale blue shoe with
a bright red bus, and a navy shoe with a donkey. All Daisy Roots shoes
are designed and handmade in the UK from chrome-free leather that is
dyed using vegetables.
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Oh So Cherished
Stand E77
www.ohsocherished.co.uk
Oh So Cherished will be exhibiting for the first time at Top Drawer
this season. The company has a huge range of British made quirky
and fun leather books for all occasions, including lockable diaries and
its ‘A Wonderful Life’ books.
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Publishers Group UK
Stand F88
www.pguk.co.uk
London based
Publishers Group UK
prides itself on representing a range of gift books and gifts for
children, adults and teens. Quirky stationery lines from Potters Style,
witty gift books from Quirk Books, design-led games and books
from Ammo Books, and a variety of eye catching items from varying
publishers worldwide, provide a unique resource for diverse high
quality giftware.
Highlights at this year’s show will include the Kokeshi Dolls
and Dolls of the World colouring books complete with colourful
sticker sheets, Fill In The Blank sketch book, two new Moomin
titles, the thought provoking Shoestrology, and a range of classic
and contemporary advent calendars. To celebrate 20 years of
The Rainbow Fish, the company will also feature a large range of
Rainbow Fish merchandise, including stickers, matching game, finger
puppets and more.
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Edwin Jagger
Stand F14
www.edwinjagger.com
Edwin Jagger sets the standard for impeccable male grooming.
Established in 1988, the company is a family owned and run business that
ships products all over the world. Many companies in the UK and USA
commission Edwin Jagger to design exclusive branded ranges of luxury
wet shaving items.
Cool Trade Winds
Stand H54
www.cooltradewinds.co.uk
Cool Trade Winds will be unveiling new colours for autumn/winter
for its popular luxury pashminas – golds, reds, greens and blues
will be the major theme. The company will also be exhibiting other
new lines of soft chunky knit weave and elegant scarves with hand
embroidered finishes.
Shine Publishing
Alljoy Design
Stand F119
Alljoy Design has launched a new range of 3D bookmark designs. Nine
different designs are available, and the bookmarks measure 4cm x 14cm.
An acrylic display set is also available.
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Stand F111
www.shinepublishing.co.uk
Shine Publishing will present its Christmas range at Top Drawer.
Its 12 cards are printed on high quality GF Smith board, and
hand finished with crystalline glitter. All of the designs use original
artwork, in this case etchings, monoprints and hand printed vintage
letterpress. The cards come individually cello wrapped with a smart,
white ribbed envelope.
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NOA Jewellery
Stand J49
www.noajewellery.com
The unique designs of NOA’s UK-made jewellery offer great gift
ideas for women of different styles and ages. Ceramics of vibrant
colours framed in sterling silver, aluminium or brass, create jewellery
pieces that are truly unique. A new catalogue with fresh designs
was recently launched, and is available upon request from NOA’s
website. Most of the company’s jewellery is packaged in specially
designed presentation boxes.
Kutuu
Stand J20
www.kutuuwholesale.co.uk
Kutuu will be adding to its pewter range of jewellery and gifts at Top
Drawer, with new additions to its charm range that allow customers
to create sentimental necklaces and bracelets. There will also be new
designs in the popular keyring, pocket coin and trinket dish lines. All of
Kutuu’s products are made in Great Britain and assembled in its north
Wales studio.
Talbot Fashions
Stand H70
www.talbotfashions.com
As well as its current best selling freshwater pearl bracelets, Talbot
Fashions will exhibit new designs and colours that have been added to
its range of abalone and paua shell necklaces, bracelets, earrings and
brooches. Wooden and hematite stretch icon bracelets will be available
in new colours and motif designs, including a peace sign, Union Jack
and butterflies. Several new shamballa style macramé bracelets, a ring
and phone plug charm have also been launched in six sparkling colours,
including fuschia, gold, silver, grey, red and blue zirconia.
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Midhaven
Stand H111
One of the highlights on the Midhaven stand will be its new range of Tribal
Steel. The range of real leather friendship bracelets is now more than 150
styles strong. Many new styles and colours will be shown at Top Drawer,
plus a large selection of XXL size bracelets. All orders still carry the 90 day
exchange policy, which means you can explore your market and maximise
your sales at no risk. The company will also be showing many new all
stainless steel styles.
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eco-friendly
going green
We take a look at a range of gifts that are friendly to the environment
The recycling movement is gathering momentum as more and more people do their bit for the planet. Many
consumers have changed the way they shop, and also think more about the items they buy and where they
have originated from. We bring you some earth-friendly gifts for green thinking consumers.
The new handmade, mouth blown,
recycled glass hurricane lamps from Jarapa
have been a big hit this summer, with two
sizes in stock and available for immediate
delivery. Jarapa only supplies recycled and
natural products, including recycled cotton
rugs, recycled glass, and a collection of
natural candles.
T: +44 (0)845 519 1982
www.jarapa.co.uk
Paddywax takes its responsibilities for the environment to heart and going green is a real ethos
for the company. The Eco Green collection began with an innovative candle made from recycled
wine bottles and logo embossed wooden lids. This product is now joined by a fragrant soap and
room diffuser, which is housed in a recycled bottle and smartly designed wood veneer tube.
T: +44 (0)1829 730 028
www.thefragrancelounge.com
The Baggee is a flexible, hollow ball on
a key chain that can accommodate up
to three supermarket plastic bags. With
a spring lever keyring it is designed to
attach to your keys and helps the forgetful
shopper to remember to reuse their bags.
It’s also great for carrying bags for camping,
dog walking or nappy sacks.
T: +44 (0)20 8616 2297
www.baggee.com
Amongst the many eco-friendly delights from
New Overseas Traders is a range of recycled
tin candles. The tin surround is recycled from
reject prints from the tin factory. Various
products are included in the range, and the
outer print designs have an international and
retro flavour.
T: +44 (0)1672 851 166
Shared Earth has been at the forefront of
eco-product development since it started
wholesaling recycled stationery in the early
’90s. Things have moved on since then, and
amongst its hundreds of products are those
made not just from recycled paper and glass
but all sorts of other unusual materials. Two
of its most popular ranges are made from tin
cans in Madagascar, and bicycle chains in India.
Another product doing well is the fruit bowl
which is made from recycled metal, bottle tops
and even recycled door locks. Textiles are great
for recycling and Shared Earth has a range of
colourful rag rugs. Other products are made
from recycled saris, broken bangles, rubber
tyres, buttons, plastic bags and a variety of other
upcycled materials.
T: +44 (0)1904 670 321
www.sharedearth-trade.co.uk
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going green
Onya’s aim is to fight disposable culture by
suggesting simple ways to switch from refuse
to reuse. The Original Onya is the basic but
beautiful shopper; it can hold more than you
can carry yet stuffs into a pouch the size of a jar
of mustard. The Onya Back is a backpack, really
useful for those who cycle to the shops and
also ideal for swimming, days out and picnics.
The Onya Side is a shoulder bag suitable for all carrying needs, but also perfect for a pushchair.
Each of these bags will stow neatly into a handbag or clip onto your keys.
T: +44 (0)5602 696 001
www.onyabags.co.uk
HKUK is the UK exclusive distributor
for Eco Gear, a new range of
eco-friendly children’s lunch totes,
backpacks and luggage sets. Since the bags
are constructed of natural cotton canvas
materials and reground components, the
generation they’re aimed at is already
greener than those that have gone before.
The bags are designed with original, playful
animal prints or come in simple pastel
colours. The bags hold all the essentials for
school, but also come with an insulated
cooler bag for carrying lunch.
T: +44 (0)7968 805 013
www.hkuk.co.uk
A unique aspect of walking stick specialist
Classic Canes is its Somerset woodland where
staff grow and manufacture
many of the rustic walking
sticks. Ash, hazel and
blackthorn are coppiced
in the traditional manner,
and the walking sticks are
harvested by hand each winter,
seasoned for at least a year and
then made into individually
crafted walking sticks.
T: +44 (0)1460 75686
www.classiccanes.co.uk
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Xystos is now distributing a collection of
natural personal care products from American
company, the Naked Bee whose slogan is ‘All of
the good stuff, none of the bad stuff ’. These are
designed to fit on an in-store display unit and
include a skin conditioning lotion that is 70 per
cent organic; shampoo and conditioner with
honey and spirulina; triple milled oatmeal soap
with saponified beeswax and guar gum; organic
olive oil, honey and beeswax lipbalm, and a
clean burning, 100 per cent paraffin-free balm
wax and beeswax travel candle. Xystos will
offer 13 products.
T: +44 (0)191 499 1570
Munchkin Creative offers a number of
earth-friendly products, including this
stationery set. All items are 100 per cent fair
trade and sustainably resourced. They are
hand screen printed and dyed with acid free
ink. Items include a keepsake box, foldable
pen holder, note cube with lokta paper
inside, notebook and maple wood ball pen.
T: +44 (0)330 111 8300
www.munchkincreative.com
Saffron Winds has a wide range of items that
are eco-friendly. The Amelie Hobo shoulder
bag capitalises on the popular colour blocking
trend, and combines kingfisher turquoise,
purple and bright pink. A large clutch bag and
long, skinny scarf (33cm x 182cm) are also
available. Other items include a reused net
iPad sleeve, recycled travel weekend bag, plus
large raw silk scarves.
T: +44 (0)141 944 3912
www.saffronwinds.com
help us to help you
GA message to members on anti-dumping duties: ‘Help us to help you’
GA Chief Executive, Isabel Martinson has issued
an urgent message to members to help make
the case against the possible imposition of
anti-dumping duties this autumn. This follows
an investigation into the alleged dumping in
the European Union of ceramic and porcelain
products made in China.
“This could have a significant impact on
our members who deal in kitchenware,
tableware and home accessories,” says Isabel.
“But surprisingly, I have had little feedback in
response to my mailing, which invited them to
complete forms and provide the appropriate
evidence to challenge these duties.
“Members can write directly to the European
Commission, but we will have more clout if we
do this collectively through The GA.
“In the meantime, suppliers may wish
to consider bringing in product as soon as
possible, or look to source it elsewhere. The
message is clear: fill in those forms, return them
to The GA and help us to help you.”
Gift of the Year 2013 launches at Autumn Fair:
new Gifts for Men category
The GA will officially launch its Gift of the Year
Awards 2013 at Autumn Fair International in
September, where it will distribute business
cards to encourage exhibitors to enter.
These feature the benefits of winning, with an
endorsement from Susie Pulling of One Button,
who says: “Winning an award really increases
brand awareness in the gift trade. We won
in 2009 and that created a huge amount of
interest, and the same is happening this year.
We’ve already run out of the winning product
and have had to reorder.”
The 2013 competition – which has a new
logo – sees the introduction of a new category,
Gifts for Men. The Celebrate Britain category,
introduced to mark the Queen’s Diamond
Jubilee and the Olympics, will be dropped,
while the increasingly popular Made in the
UK will be retained. Outdoor Living will be
renamed Garden and Outdoor Living to clarify
the breadth of this category and recognise the
growth in such products.
The entry deadline is 17th December, 2012.
The awards will again be presented at Spring
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Fair International on the Sunday evening of the
show next February.
GA’s monster idea
Chief Executive, Isabel Martinson is pictured
here on the GA’s imaginative stand at Home
& Gift. It featured The Monster Factory’s VW
Campervan, which won the Gift of the Year
Judges’ Choice award and the Outdoor Living
category. Isabel was inspired to use it after
hearing Mary Portas’ partner, Peter Cross urge
people at Pulse to ‘do something a bit bonkers’
every now and then. The GA’s Amanda Wilkins
developed the idea and was also responsible
for the display of Gift of the Year products at
the show.
Hundreds watch live streaming of AGM and
members’ day
Some 230 GA members went on-line to watch
the live streaming of The GA’s AGM and to
listen to speakers. Others set aside time after
the event to watch it on-line, and within a few
days the total reach had extended to more
than 460.
“We are thrilled and delighted,” says Isabel.
“Many members are too busy to leave their
businesses or are deterred from doing so by
travelling long distances and the costs involved.
However, this success supports our belief that
they have confidence in our ability to provide
information that is relevant to them.”
The GA will now consider other on-line
initiatives, such as webinars. The association will
also look to organise more end-of-day events
at trade shows which address the concerns of
the moment.
Home & Gift feedback on sales trends
Feedback from exhibitors and buyers at
Home & Gift revealed that sales of high-end
and impulse-purchase products are holding up
well, but the middle market continues to be
a challenge.
Isabel says that although the domestic market
is relatively flat, more of its members are finding
export success beyond the Euro Zone through
The GA and BATF.
She comments: “So, it’s not all doom and
gloom. And we’ve had some fantastic events
this year – the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
and the Olympics – which have created
new markets for our industry and brought
visitors to Great Britain who have purchased
commemorative products.
“But there is some consolidation and a
number of companies have decided to stop
trading, which is not only having an impact on
the industry, but also affects GA membership.”
Recruitment drive boosts membership
The GA signed up more new members at
Home & Gift this year than in 2012 and
is pursuing other leads from the show. Its
recruitment initiatives in Harrogate included a
‘two years for the price of one’ membership
deal for retailers and a 20 per cent discount for
exhibitors who signed up during the exhibition.
Supplier members whose referrals at the
show led to other exhibitors joining the
association have each been offered a free entry
into the 2013 Gift of the Year competition.
Copywatch cases
The GA reports that its Copywatch service
is handling a number of cases, with its lawyers
helping members to fight their corner. Some
are challenging those who, they say, have copied
their products, while others are rigorously
defending claims that they have copied product.
Agreement has already been reached in a
number of instances, obviating the need to go
to court and save money for members. g
Further information
For The GA, log onto www.ga-uk.org
new EU
cookie rules
- Part 2 -
In part two of his new series, David Mackley continues to look at cookies, and discusses what
actions you can and should take to move towards compliance, as well as looking at the debate
on analytics cookies
If you own a website, then you should be
aware of the new Cookie Law introduced on
26th May, 2012. This is part of new regulations
intended to protect people’s privacy and
impacts on all owners of websites that use
cookies. The rules have caused much debate in
the on-line community as businesses try and
interpret their meaning. Many commentators
say that the guidance seems to be intentionally
vague and leaves many questions unanswered.
Nevertheless, it is up to the business owner
how they interpret the rules and determine
the appropriate course of action.
Actions to move towards compliance
1. Carry out a cookie audit
At the very least, you should show that you
are aware of the issues the Directive seeks
to address and have begun to take steps to
comply. You should then identify what cookies
are being used – hopefully your website
company can help you work this out. It’s
important to recognise that this is not just ‘first
party’ cookies that are set from your website
domain but also any third-party cookies
from social networks, web analytics tools and
advertising networks.
Some of these cookies may only become
evident at key stages in the customer journey
(e.g. on a sales confirmation page), so it is
important to review these in detail by walking
through the pages in question. Remember to
include all websites you are responsible for, for
example, a blog that might be on a different
platform, and any campaign micro sites.
2. Evaluate the privacy impact of each cookie
Once you have identified all the cookies
associated with the site, the next step is to
evaluate the privacy impact of each one. This
will be based on the category of cookie as
previously discussed in part one.
3. Decide how you will inform users of
your website
At the very least, your website/s should
provide users with information about cookies,
what they are and why they are used, as well
as explaining which cookies are used on your
website and what for. The ICO’s guidance
document does provide some useful examples
of how to draw users’ attention to cookie and
privacy policies. For example:
• Change the wording of the hyperlink, using
the phrase ‘cookie and privacy policy’.
• Moving the link from the footer to a more
prominent position on the page.
• Using a different text colour to make the link
easier to spot.
4. Decide which method you will use for
gaining consent, if required
Where you need user consent, decide which
solution you are going to use. Your website
design company will hopefully be able to help
you out here. The solution you eventually
choose will depend upon your own attitude to
the regulations.
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retail technology
“Of all the third party cookies,
the one that is causing most
discussion is Google Analytics.
If you run Google Analytics on
your website then it has probably
installed a tracking cookie. ”
Third party cookies and the topic of
Google Analytics
One of the main areas of debate is around
third party cookies. Strictly speaking, the owner
of a website a user visits is deemed legally
responsible for any cookie setting. So, even if
the cookie was placed there by a third party as
part of an agreement with you, it is you that is
responsible for it.
Of all the third party cookies, the one that
is causing most discussion is Google Analytics.
If you run Google Analytics on your website
then it has probably installed a tracking cookie.
At the moment there is a lot of debate about
where Google Analytics cookies sit with the
regulations, and at time of writing there has
been no response to the new regulations
from Google.
If Google Analytics is classed as a ‘targeting
or advertising cookie’ then an opt-in is
required. In this case, websites the world over
would need an opt-in facility. It is likely that a
largely uneducated public would opt-out of
using the cookie, and this would mean the
website owner would lose a lot of the data
that analytics provides.
The Information Commissioner is aware of
the difficulties of compliance in the complex
multi-jurisdictional world of third party display
advertising, ad networks and agencies, but, to
reiterate, is clear that this complexity is not
a defense for non-compliance. Dave Evans,
Group Manager for Business & Industry at the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), said:
“It’s highly unlikely that organisations will get
into trouble because of one cookie or a few
complaints, but we would seek to address any
potential issues with the company concerned.
In these situations we would be more likely to
provide advice to the organisation. It is unlikely
– but not impossible – that we would take
action just for analytics cookies.”
In an interview with The Register,
Communications Minister Ed Vaizey said
he wished that web analytics fell into the
so-called ‘strictly necessary category’ in the
ICO’s guidelines on the legislation. “We need
to understand that consent is not black
and white. Both the ICO and I have said on
several occasions that there is a sliding scale of
intrusiveness which should inform the level of
effort you go to,” said the minister. “Obviously
something like analytics or feature-based
cookies are pretty low on that scale, and I
know that the ICO will take that into account.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that you don’t
need to go to any effort at all, but something
which tracks how many users visit a page is
hardly the priority here.”
The situation is not really helped by the fact
that some government websites – including
www.ico.gov.uk – have a Google Analytics
opt-in, whereas others have not, such as
www.direct.gov.uk; even though it uses Google
Analytics it relies upon a link at the bottom of
the website saying: ‘Privacy and Cookie Policy.’
The ICO does drop a large hint that it does
not regard analytics cookies as posing a serious
risk to privacy. In the very last paragraph of
the 27-page guidance document, it states: ‘It
is highly unlikely that priority would be given
to focusing on uses of cookies where there is
a low level of intrusiveness’ and includes ‘first
party cookies used only for analytical purposes,
provided clear information is given on the site.’
Wording
If you are looking for advice on the words to
use on your cookie information page, the ICC
guidelines include some example wording for
you to use. g
David Mackley MBA BSc is MD of Intelligent
Retail – providers of Multichannel EPoS
and eCommerce websites for independent
retailers. If you have any questions, you can
contact David on T: +44 (0)845 680 0126
or E: [email protected]
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autumn fair
Inspirational buying
Autumn Fair rolls into town at the beginning of September. We bring you a
bumper preview of the show, plus new initiatives and feature areas
In brief
show
organiser
where
when
opening times
website
Autumn Fair
i2i Events Group
NEC Birmingham
9am-6pm
(9pm-4pm on the last day)
www.autumnfair.com
Daisy Green by Denby, www.denby.co.uk
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Autumn Fair is a unique opportunity to
discover exciting new talent, buy the hottest
festive products and preview all that spring
2013 has to offer. Visitors to the show will
be able to source from more than 50,000
products across the show, keep up to date
with the latest and hottest designers, and
discover hundreds of exclusive suppliers.
The show floor has been reshaped to reflect
important trends and developments in the
retail market. For example, the Hobby, Arts
& Craft sector, that successfully launched at
Autumn Fair 2011, will be triple the size.
With nine different show sectors, the
cross-over buying opportunities at the show
are second to none in the UK this season.
New for 2012
The Kitchen Club (Hall 2)
Business networking, cafe and various Make
& Bake workshops.
The Craft Catwalk
Focusing on the hobby, arts and crafts sector.
Season’s Club moves to Hall 5
Putting VIP buyers at the heart of the show.
Two new international pavilions
In the Home Interiors & Furniture section.
Buying Master Class workshops
These are launching at the Talking Point
seminar theatre.
The Jewellery Show Salon (Hall 4):
High-end and semi-precious jewellers.
The Edit:
A showcase of application only, high-end
accessory companies.
Ethical Chic Product Showcase: Presentation
of fair trade and eco-friendly products.
Body, Bath & Home Fragrance buying trail
New trail for 2012.
Product Trails
Six different product trails will be
featured at Autumn Fair. Look out for
the logo on exhibitor web profiles, in
the Little Black Book and on the stands
at the show. The trails are as follows:
Creative Britain, Licensed Product trail,
New Product trail, Exporter trail, Retail
Services trail and the Ethical Product trail.
For more information about Autumn Fair,
visit www.autumnfair.com
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The Trend Bar offers a unique insight into
future trends and themes to inspire and
guide your future buying, showcasing hot
contenders for next season’s best-selling
design products.
Craft
Demo Area
features
the latest
kits, tools, materials and accessories from
hobby, arts & crafts exhibitors.
Cook Live! is an
interactive kitchen
located in the heart of
the Kitchen, Dining & Housewares zone.
Cook Live! provides the opportunity to
see the latest kitchen and dining products
in action, demonstrated by professional
and celebrity chefs.
Talking Point
Seminars is a
series of free
presentations, providing you with the
perfect opportunity to update your
knowledge, learn new skills and discover
new ideas to introduce to your business.
You can download the programme from
the Autumn Fair website.
The Fashion
Accessories
Catwalk features
the very latest
fashion accessory collections, live on
the catwalk on each day of the show,
interspersed with inspirational seminar
content. Download the seminar
programme from the show website.
Kitchen Club
is brand new
this year, and
provides a networking lounge where the
visitor audience of key buyers will have
the opportunity to relax, network and
enjoy practical product demonstrations
from key exhibitors.
New Product Showcase is a dedicated
area for new products, providing a
snapshot of the latest and most exclusive
ranges at the show.
Recognised BAFTS
Fair Trade Importer
Now incorporating the Besmo & MO-HOme collections
Tilnar Art, Besmo and MO-HOme
sources unique high quality
Fair Trade gifts, homewares and
collectables direct from artisans
from across the developing world. Coloured
All our items are handmade and
while no two are exactly alike, each
is a creation of art and a one-of-akind collectable.
Soapstone Sculptures
Bamboo Bowls
Bamboo
Vases
Hall 5 Stand G16/H17
Autumn Fair 2-5 September 2012
Soapstone Hearts
Handmade
Wood Carvings
First Chance to see
our Brand New
Leather Range
Soapstone
Candleholders
High Quality Fair Trade Gifts & Home Furnishings
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01277 362 815
www.besmo.com
Recycled Vinyl
Handbags
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 2
Denby
Coleshill Plastics
Hall 2 Stand F02
www.coleshillplastics.co.uk
Melamaster, being one of the few remaining UK branded melamine
manufacturers, is benefiting from the rises in Far East pricing, long
lead times and large minimum orders. As well as the company’s
winning design Hanging Out by British artist Janine Drayson,
it will be launching a new Royal Horticultural Design, Wild
Strawberry. Melamaster specialises in bespoke production offering
a quick turnaround, this combined with small production runs at
competitive prices makes it ideal for smaller retailers that wish to
stock and sell something different.
Jarapa
Hall 2 Stand L11
www.jarapa.co.uk
Jarapa now has a natural candle range in coloured tumblers, with simple
packaging and a swing label to finish them off. Seven fragrances are
available, all made from natural vegetable wax in the UK. Also on show
will be a collection of recycled cotton rugs in multi-stripes.
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Hall 2 Stand G21-F20
www.denby.co.uk
Daisy Green is a new dinnerware design for 2012 that joins the
successful Monsoon Home Dinnerware collection by Denby. Daisy
Green is a feminine, floral design in soft green and lilac tones, developed
from Monsoon’s textile archives. A delicate vintage design on fine cream
china, Daisy Green has essential pieces for eating, drinking and serving.
Making their debut to the Monsoon Home Dinnerware collection in
Daisy Green are five new pieces: a butter dish, sauce jug and stand plus
gift boxed sets of three dipping bowls, two espresso cups and saucers
and a salt & pepper duo.
Creative Tops
Hall 2 Stand H51-G50
www.creative-tops.com
Creative Tops is proud
to introduce best-selling
international dinnerware
collections from Mikasa®.
The Mikasa® Something
Old porcelain dinnerware
collection features a
vintage-style design that differs
on each piece in the place
setting. With a traditional lace
border tastefully accented by
platinum vines, the collection
adds regal flair to any formal
dining occasion. The following items are included: dinner plate, salad
plate, bread and butter plate, soup bowl, oval platter, tea cup and
saucer, sugar bowl and cream jug, plus many other pieces.
For the perfect gift, visit us at
Autumn Fair in Hall 3 Stand X35
Little Running Feet
Mini Shoe
First Steps in Fabulous Footwear.
Soft Leather Baby Shoes and Gift Sets.
To see the full range visit our website
www.preshoes.co.uk
Tel: 0845 257 0244
Come and see our
Christmas collections at
Autumn Fair 3M45
Top Drawer E86
for further details contact
[email protected]
01628 820082
autumn fair
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Pintail Candles
Hall 3 Stand H48
www.pintailcandles.com
Pintail Candles will be
exhibiting its new Dotty
Hearts range at the
show, which is brand new
for autumn/winter 2012.
Taking inspiration from
the ever popular polka
dot pattern, Pintail has
brought its own twist to
the theme, combining dots and hearts. There are 18 colour combinations
and fragrances in the collection. Also back by popular demand is the
Christmas Gold range. These festive tins now feature updated colours
with the addition of the much loved Fig & Wild Pear fragrance. With an
RRP of under £5, they make an ideal and affordable stocking filler.
Shearer Candles
Hall 3 Stand E48-F49
www.shearer-candles.com
Shearer Candles celebrates 115 years of candle making tradition.
The company is upholding a long tradition of Scottish candle
making and now, more than a century on and with a factory full of
technology, Shearer Candles produces products that sell across the
globe. View the company’s full collection of seasonal candles, home
fragrances and accessories at Autumn Fair.
Pairfum (InovAir)
Hall 3 Stand K08
www.pairfum.com
Pairfum will introduce its first of a new breed of healthy reed
diffusers that are VOC (volatile organic compounds) neutral,
recycled and biodegradable. Other reed diffusers currently on the
market contain large amounts of VOC, which are already banned in
the USA and will soon be banned in the UK and Europe for causing
serious health problems and depleting the ozone layer.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Fikkerts
Hall 3 Stand K49
www.fikkerts.com
Fikkerts creates and manufactures beautifully packaged fragranced gifts.
Recently launched is the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew range in three
fragrances – Wild Flower, Rose Figuier and Palm House. All products are
made in England using the finest natural ingredients. Visit the company’s
stand to view all of its ranges, including Fruits of Nature, Kitchen Garden,
Winter Berries, Peony Rose and Lavender Mist.
Retreat Home
Hall 3 Stand K04
www.retreat-home.com
Once again Retreat Home
has created a wonderful range
of decorations for Christmas,
including collections in vintage
fabrics, distressed white wood
and sparkling nickel. The
hand-finished nickel range,
which gives a wonderful sheen
without tarnishing, spans from
the traditional and cute to
the quirky and cool. Choose
from snowflakes, shaker
style angels and silhouetted
reindeer heads to stars made from the words love and Noel, and
not forgetting the ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’ tree shaped
from the words of the carol.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Half Moon Bay
Hall 3 Stand T30-U31
www.halfmoonbay.co.uk
Half Moon Bay is proud to be
launching a new range of Seasame
Street giftware. The collection
favours a variety of bright and
bold colours that complement
much-loved characters, such as
Elmo, Big Bird and Bert & Ernie.
Included in the range is a retro bag, money box, biscuit barrel, boxed
mugs and more.
Black Ginger
Hall 3 Stand L01
www.blackginger.co.uk
Black Ginger has been
designing and creating
party games on a
napkin for five years,
and has just launched
this Treasure Hunt
napkin game for the
autumn/winter market.
There is a whole
range of fun games on
napkins – word searches, memory games, quizzes, links and eat your
way around the British Isles. All napkins come with full instructions
and answers, and the Treasure Hunt design comes in two colours;
black and wine red. Each pack of 20 three-ply paper napkins
includes a game that can be played individually, in pairs or teams.
Scandi-chic
Hall 3 Stand M45
www.scandi-chic.com
The Scandi-chic and Maileg collections will be on show at Autumn Fair.
Along with the pixies and robins are a wealth of new decorations, gift
ideas and toys. New angel bunnies are a great present for every little (or
not so little) girl. Scandi animal heads have been hugely popular, and the
Christmas additions will look great above any hearth.
Shruti Designs
Hall 3 Stand L03-M03
www.shrutidesigns.co.uk
Shruti Designs will again be launching a wide collection of
textile-based fashion accessories, including funky heirloom knitwear,
crochet scarves, knitted leopard shawls, patchwork denim bags and
pretty evening bags. In addition, the company will exhibit a very
smart collection of vintage leather bags and accessories. There will
be plenty on offer for him as well as her.
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KEW Royal Botanical Gardens and Fikkerts have come together to develop a unique range of
products reflecting their passion for everything nature has to offer.
Rose Figuier is one of three Royal Botanical Garden Ranges, the other two being Palm House
and Wildflower. Each has a range of tempting products: Foam Bath, Bath Essences, Hand Wash,
Hand Lotion, Intensive Hand Cream, Body Cream, Soap, Bath Salts and Gift Boxes.
Visit us at NEC
Autumn Fair:
Hall 3
Stand K49
For further information contact us at:
sales@fikkerts.co.uk
Tel: 01535 692500
www.fikkerts.com
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
British Designed Ribbons and Gift Tags
Free Samples and Next Day Delivery • Minimum Order £75
Ribbons including 3m, 10m and 100m rolls.
Grosgrain stitched, stripes, dotty and gingham designs
Gift Wrapping Courses and DVD available
New Trade Website – visit www.janemeans.co.uk for details
Tel 01522 522 544 (M-F 10am-3pm) • Email [email protected]
Grafton International
Hall 3 Stand L49
www.graftons.co.uk
Available from Grafton International, Rose & Co. kitchens has been busy
adding to the Patisserie de Bain range. New fancies have been created,
including tartlettes and macaroons in an array of pretty colours and
fragrances, inspired by the pastel hues of Parisian patisseries. Pearly bath
and shower crèmes, rich body lotions and sweet dainty pots of hand
cream in charming boxes have also been added to the growing Patisserie
de Bain collection.
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Goodlookers
Hall 3 Stand Q60
www.goodlookers.co.uk
Goodlookers proudly introduces its biggest ever autumn collection,
with many new attractive reading glasses for him and her, plus a
trendy new range of cases and chains. With consumer passion for
vintage styling continuing throughout the year, this season’s collection
includes the launch of many new retro designs of reading glasses.
These include Islington in a trendy two-tone finish, Opera combining
a vintage frame shape with a selection of shimmering colours, and
Tempo that exudes ’50s elegance.
Other new models for this season include Harmony in purple
with flowing lines that glisten and sparkle, and Paige, classically styled
with lasered etchings revealing an inner glow.
Bush Baby is a funky, innovative and useful new chain reader. Retro
style in rich tortoiseshell, Bush Baby is set into a chunky neck chain
for instant use, whenever you need help to read. A range of in-store
displays and eye catching point of sale material is available.
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Autumn Fair
Hall 3 Stand V19
Our exclusive money pots are always the must have
items for all design-led stores and boutiques.
T: 020 8808 3818
Email: [email protected]
www.terramundi.co.uk
autumn fair
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Dora Designs
Wild and Wolf
Hall 3 Stand U02-V03
www.wildandwolf.com
New licensed ranges on the Wild and Wolf stand will include V&A,
Rob Ryan, Scrabble, Hello Kitty, Octonauts, Ted Baker and women’s
accessories collection Wanderlust. The latter captures the spirit
of exotic travel to far away places. Gifts include a weekend bag,
vintage satchels and purses, compact mirror, wash bag, umbrella,
passport cover and luggage tag, all featuring an eclectic flora and
fauna print with a flash of gold. The company also has a new line of
V&A garden tools in three colourways, plus new Rob Ryan ceramics
including a money box and egg cups. Wild and Wolf will also be
showing Scrabble key rings, an adorable children’s gift range from
popular books and TV series Octonauts that includes ceramics and
stationery, plus more Ted Baker gifts in the form of women’s and
men’s stationery and accessories.
Hall 3 Stand U30 and V31
www.doradesigns.co.uk
Dora Designs will be exhibiting two new ranges – British Owl doorstops
and the Choca Block Dogs collection of doorstops and draught
excluders in herringbone and corduroy fabric. The range includes a
Choca Block poodle and Bogart the pug.
New Overseas Traders
Hall 3 Stand V02-W03
New Overseas Traders has been
sourcing handmade design-led
fair trade goods since 1987. Its
charming felt range is crafted
in India and is full of interesting
designs. The range includes
rosebud-red slippers, happy-bird
purses and lucky-ele purses.
Clere Concepts
Hall 3 Stand V50
www.clereconcepts.co.uk
New items for autumn/winter 2012 from Clere Concepts include
an extension of its popular Boutique range introduced earlier this
year. New perfume bottles, compact mirrors, handbag hangers, letter
openers and paperweights are all available in six designs. There are
also paperweights and letter openers in two striking animal designs.
The company will also be showing a new range of gift boxed pen
and pouch sets in five colours, with matching journals available.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Best Kept Secrets
Hall 3 Stand W17
www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
Best Kept Secrets’ newest product line has been an outstanding success.
Seven large tea lights, all with sparkly toppings, create a visual delight, and
the fragrances are great too. The tea lights are cleverly presented in a
chocolate box style format.
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Artscape
Hall 3 Stand X21
www.artscapeonline.com
Artscape will be showing its Santa Balls range at Autumn Fair. Items
include socks with ‘ho bloody ho’ and ‘bah humbug’ on them, a
humbug oven mitt, ‘I love Christmas’ tea towel, bauble designs and
new Photoball cards and wrapping paper.
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Hall 3 Stand X01
www.thatcompanycalledif.com
IF is an established trade gift supplier of innovative gifts and book
accessories, including book lights, key rings, bookmarks, notebooks,
optical products and a wide selection of licensed gift ranges.
With a steadily growing product portfolio – including seven
Gift of the Year awarded ranges – and more ideas in the pipeline,
that company called IF is also preparing to launch several new
licensed ranges at Autumn Fair. Expect to see Scooby Doo, Batman,
Superman, Looney Tunes and The Hobbit amongst its offerings.
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 3
Heyland & Whittle
Hall 3 Stand Y06
www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk
Heyland & Whittle has developed a new range for Christmas,
including red and gold festive gift boxes for the season. One of the
new selections includes a votive candle, made from sustainable
natural soy from the orange spice collection, alongside luxurious
shea butter bath melts and a creamy citrus soap.
Stubbs Mugs
Hall 3 Stand Y15
www.stubbsmugs.co.uk
The Rather range of bone china mugs, coasters, tea towels and aprons
from Stubbs Mugs continues to grow. ‘I’d rather grow old gracefully’ is
accompanied by other new titles and all the original favourites. Stubbs
Mugs will also be exhibiting its new ‘Time for tea!’ cup and saucer range,
plus a new collection of signs and cufflinks.
Daisy Roots
Gaeltag Keltika
Hall 3 Stand Y20/Z21
www.lolitadesigns.co.uk
Gaeltag Keltika, European licensee
for Lolita, is intent on bringing plenty
of Christmas cheer to the festive
period, with new seasonal lines and
some extra special additions to its
decorative glass portfolio. Going big
is the theme, with the launch of four
new giant wine and Martini glasses.
The wine glasses stand 40cm tall,
towering over standard glasses and
holding more than three bottles of
wine. The four designs are taken from
the current Lolita portfolio: Diva and
Shopaholic wines, and My Tiara and
Birthday Girl Martinis.
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Hall 3 Stand Y41
www.daisy-roots.com
If you’re looking to
expand your range
of gifts for babies and
toddlers, then check
out Daisy Roots’ latest
collection of gifts. New
launches include the Bird
Cage gift set, available in sizes
0-6 and 6-12 months. This set
features a pair of soft leather shoes and an organic cotton top. In
addition, Daisy Roots is introducing a Tabbeez comforter, beautifully
packaged in the company’s new gift box. This set comprises a fleecy
comforter in either cream, baby pink or blue and coordinating
pair of fleecy slippers. The Tabbeez comforter will also be available
separately. A cosy cuddle blanket completes the new range, available
in cream, baby pink or blue.
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www.berserks.co.uk
Berserks Glass Works, now located at Dartington in Devon, is firmly
established in the UK as an exclusive wholesale glass designer/maker
of the finest hand-crafted giftware. The company will be launching
numerous designs at the show, each carefully designed to coordinate
and enhance existing ranges. These Flower Pocket vases are available in
various styles, sizes and colourways and make the ideal ‘pick up’ gift for
Christmas and beyond.
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Hall 4 Stand B09
www.lux-wrap.co.uk
Lux-Wrap’s new high
quality 10-second
gift wrap for bottles
enables you to create
a beautifully wrapped
bottle in an instant –
no scissors or sellotape
required! It also offers
a unique way to help
keep a chilled bottle
cool whilst in transit.
This is the first time
Lux-Wrap will be
exhibiting at Autumn Fair, and it will be using the event to launch six new
designs that include Christmas and Valentine’s Day, plus new offerings for
everyday gifting occasions.
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 4
Thorntons
Hall 4 Stand A35
www.thorntons.co.uk
The company looks forward to bringing Thorntons into your store!
The brand is a great addition to a card and gift shop, garden centre
or department store, or even a home and gift environment. During
Autumn Fair, Thorntons would like to talk to retailers who are looking
to add a quality confectionery brand to their range. The company
feels it has the right size, format and model to suit your store and
your needs, and offers great incentives. Visit Thorntons to talk through
the options available, and of course…to sample the chocolate!
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HALL 4
Blue Eyed Sun
Hall 4 Stand D11
www.blueeyedsun.co.uk
Blue Eyed Sun is
adding 22 new
everyday occasion
designs to its
best-selling Vintage
range at Autumn
Fair. The Vintage
range is based on
original stitched
artworks by Jo
Corner, which are
four-colour printed
and embossed.
Hand finished
with jewels, the
collection now consists of 76 designs. Based on the company’s new
best selling Mother’s Day and Christmas ranges, all cards come
cello-wrapped with a coloured envelope and have an overall size
of 710mm square. This line has been nominated for two Henries
Awards – Best Handmade Cards, and Best Mother’s Day Cards in
the Spring category.
Blue Eyed Sun has a new brochure available with details of the
entire Vintage collection, and a trade only website where retailers
can order on-line. It also has a team of sales agents across the
country to help you choose the right look for your shop.
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Balagan
www.balagan.co.uk
Floriography is a modern jewellery collection based on the 19th century
system of assigning meanings to different types of flower. The collection
consists of 12 flower depictions, which denote their own hidden flower
meanings. They are available in three initial finishes: silver, gold and rose
gold vermeil as both bracelets and necklaces.
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 4
Sea Gems
BoxMart
Hall 4 Stand B30
www.boxmart.co.uk
BoxMart has developed a premium gift box that has the appearance
of a luxury rigid box, but the convenience of a flat pack. As its
name suggests, the BoxMart BritBox is designed and manufactured
in the UK with the potential for substantial cost and time savings
compared to Far East alternatives. Available in various colours,
the BritBox has no visible external raw edges and has a magnetic
closure. It has been added to BoxMart’s stock box collection, which
means clients can receive a minimum order of just 25 boxes within
three working days.
Classic Canes
Hall 4 Stand D48
www.classiccanes.co.uk
Walking stick specialist
Classic Canes will
be celebrating its
30th anniversary at
Autumn Fair. The
company will exhibit
650 walking sticks, seat
sticks and umbrellas,
including stylish new
snakeskin and cow print
folding canes. Ladies'
fashionable canes, sticks
that make perfect gifts
for gentlemen, plus
seasonal patterns will
also be on show.
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Hall 4 Stand H04-J05
www.seagems.co.uk
Sea Gems has a number of new designs across its silver jewellery and gift
collections. The silver jewellery brand, Pure Origins features handmade,
artisan style dainty flowers, whimsical themes, birds and insects. New
Celtic Lands intricate sterling silver translates ancient artwork into
timeless pieces of jewellery rich in history and meaning. New designs in
the Mackintosh silver jewellery collection capture the style, essence and
simplicity of the work of artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Celtic Trinity
is a new range of unique high quality silver-plated jewellery, carded and
chained, which has proved to be a fast seller, with its popular design and
great value. The company’s line of gift collections includes contemporary
Celtic and Mackintosh motifs transposed onto bookmarks, pill boxes,
compact mirrors and pens. Sea Gems also offers a new Touch Stylus Pen
for all touch screen phones/tablet devices.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 4
Mala Leather
Hall 4 Stand L18
www.malaleather.com
Mala Leather has several new collections for this season. Along with a
new red design in the Abertweed collection, there is also the cute Kyoto
owls, as well as the return of the popular Buttons range with a twist.
All items are packaged in a gift box or dust bag, making them an ideal
purchase for Christmas gifts.
Cool Trade Winds
Hall 4 Stand L14
www.cooltradewinds.co.uk
Hampshire-based Cool Trade Winds will be previewing its new
winter range of scarves at Autumn Fair. Keeping in line with its
brand identity as a stylish but quirky fair trade wholesaler, the
company will be showing fun open-weave and elegant winter
weight scarves with intricate hand-embroidered flowers (as shown).
Midhaven
Hall 4 Stand J11
One of the many highlights on the Midhaven stand will be its new
Tribal Steel collection of real leather friendship bracelets, which now
features 150 styles. Many new styles and colours will be shown,
including many XXL size bracelets. A selection of new all stainless
steel styles will also be at Autumn Fair.
Carrie Elspeth
Hall 4 Stand H10
www.carrieelspeth.com
Carrie Elspeth’s new collection for autumn 2012 will feature a wide
variety of versatile, easy-to-wear designs. A celebration of vibrant colour
and tactile textures, there is something for everyone. From Etna, a
striking design using beads moulded from Mount Etna lava, to the sparkle
of Rainbow Mix, to the strong feminine silhouette of the wooden beads
in Geometric, there are even more ranges than usual this season. The
company has also collaborated with Connie Fisher, star of TV’s How do
you solve a problem like Maria? to launch a new collection. Also being
unveiled are three new Opulence designs. Carrie’s jewellery is
hand-made in Wales, and now every necklace from the summer and
autumn collections comes with a branded extension chain.
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HALL 4
Miss Milly
Hall 4 Stand L35
www.missmilly.co.uk
Miss Milly will be on show for the first time at Autumn Fair. The new
name for beautiful and reasonably priced, quality wholesale costume
jewellery, Miss Milly envisages an elegant autumn/winter season full of
crystal twinkles and metallic embellishments. Having taken over the
wholesale jewellery business of Fatlip, Miss Milly is maintaining the
successful Floria and Carmen collections, as well as adding new lines of
its own. The company has a minimum order of just £50, and all items can
be purchased in singles.
Laura Darrington
Hall 4 Stand D03
www.lauradarrington.co.uk
Laura Darrington will
be showcasing its spring
2013 collection, featuring
30 new designs for
forthcoming occasions,
including Valentine’s
Day, Mother’s Day,
Easter and Father’s Day.
The company’s entire
collection will also be on
show, including Laura’s
masculine Typography
designs (pictured), which feature detailed foil and embossed
textures to set the company apart from its competition. Last minute
Christmas orders will be taken at the show.
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Talbot Fashions
Hall 4 Stand J50
www.talbotfashions.com
Talbot Fashion’s autumn
collections embrace all
the latest trends and hues.
Current best sellers include
freshwater pearl stretch
bracelets interspersed
with semi-precious stone
and crystal rondelles,
supplied in a beautiful
round presentation box.
To enhance the range, the
company is adding a rice
pearl and semi-precious
stone bracelet with matching
necklace and earrings in
six assorted colours. New
designs and colours across
the company’s other ranges
will also be on show.
HALL 5
Imajo
Hall 5 Stand A76
www.imajo.co.uk
An exciting new range of
rag dolls have arrived at
Imajo. With a different look
and feel to its well-known
traditional collection, Imajo
has introduced this alternative
range to give retailers and
their customers an even
wider choice. Standing 40cm
tall, these new dolls have
an attractively low RRP of
£12.99, perfect for customers
looking to make their budgets
stretch even further. In the
usual style of Imajo, all six
designs are dressed in brightly
coloured fabrics and are
suitable for babies and children of any age.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Joe Davies
Hall 5 Stand C02-D03
www.joedavies.co.uk
For sheer variety and quantity of new product at the Autumn Fair,
gift retailers should look no further than the Joe Davies stand. The
company will be introducing more than 2,000 new gifts, frames, fashion
accessories and jewellery items at the show.
The company’s Equilibrium collection of jewellery, scarves, watches
and handbags has proved a great success in gift shops, and more than
650 new products will debut at Autumn Fair, including sentiment
bracelets and bangles, fashionable winter scarves and up to date
handbags and purses.
Joe Davies’ top selling shoe wine bottle holders are joined by 19 new
models, as well as new smart phone holders, bottle stoppers and ring
shoes in glamorous matching designs.
snoozies!® are another must see, and have proved a huge success in
the USA, Canada and Australia. Joe Davies is delighted to offer these
slippers exclusively to its customers in the UK. There are both adult
snoozies!® and baby snoozies!® in the range.
Joe Davies specialises in serving the independent retailer, so all of its
8,000+ gifts are available in sensible quantities. The minimum order is
just £100, delivery is free nationwide and repeat orders are quick and
easy with the company’s trademark ‘little & often’ order system.
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HALL 5
Green Board Games
Hall 5 Stand B11
www.greenboardgames.com
Green Board
Games, founder
of the BrainBox
range of games,
launches Teddy
Bears with
images by the
talented Rickey
Austin, founder
of Alice’s Bear
Shop and
Teddy Bear
Hospital. Over
and above this
new addition
will be Horrible
Histories – Blood and Guts as well as the Imperial War Museum
Action Stations. The company is ecologically friendly.
Lanka Kade
Hall 5 Stand D55
www.lankakade.co.uk
Fair trade fanatic, Lanka Kade is set to unveil a whole host of new
additions to its natural wooden toy range. The award winning Noah’s
Ark is about to be joined by a natural castle and farm play buildings.
The company’s chunky wooden jigsaw range is greeting the arrival
of numerous colourful and contemporary characters. All Lanka Kade
products are designed exclusively in house in the UK and handmade by
skilled Sri Lanken producers.
Lesser & Pavey
www.leonardo.co.uk
Lesser & Pavey has put eight text message abbreviations onto thermos quality, double walled
travel mugs: TGIF, LOL, XOXO, OMG, ROFL, BBF, LMAO and WTF. Brightly coloured and
fun, these mugs are becoming a must have amongst those on the go, whether it be to the
office, in the car or sat at a desk. The sealed top features a drinking hole, as do all of the
travel mugs produced by Lesser & Pavey.
The company is also
celebrating live bands with
the launch of a range of
guitar sound systems. Simply
plug in a memory stick or
iPod, load a CD or tune
in the radio. These guitars
come with brackets to allow
them to be free standing
or wall hung. They measure
approximately 42in high and
are available in six different
designs. Sit back and relax to
remote-controlled sound.
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HALL 5
J J Vaillant
www.jjvaillant.com
J J Vaillant’s Once A Tree
range is going from strength
to strength. The company
now has more than 500 fair
trade hand carved sculptures
and accessories from
sustainable sources in its
range. Each item comes with
a tie on branded label and
free point of sale brochure.
Sales of the old favourites,
elephants, cats, dogs and
giraffes, are as strong as ever.
Current best sellers are
anything featuring hearts or
the word love.
Nesting sets of boxes are very reasonably priced, and offer high net
margins when sold individually. Many new ranges will be on display at
Autumn Fair.
The Betty Boop mirror is one of J J Vaillant’s highly collectable range of
hand-painted, finely detailed Betty Boop figurines. There are now more
than 80 models to choose from in various colourways. This mirror can
either be hung on the wall or can stand independently.
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The Milford Collection
Hall 5 Stand F40
www.themilfordcollection.co.uk
The Milford Collection is launching its new range of Candle Shades.
Each piece is individually mouth blown by Craftsmen, so no two are
ever exactly the same. Available in two sizes, and designed to fit most
makes of small, medium and large candle jars, they are available in 24
colour combinations.
Mandarin Arts
Hall 5 F41
www.mandarinarts.co.uk
In addition to its wide and varied collection of oriental porcelain
lamps and tableware, Mandarin Arts is reinvigorating its range
with the launch of a new collection of oriental dolls at Autumn
Fair. Each one is beautifully dressed in layered satin brocades, and
the range now features more kimono colours than ever before.
With each doll attractively boxed, there is now a choice of more
than 30 designs to brighten up displays in the run up to the
Christmas season.
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Autumn Fair
NEC, Birmingham
2-5 September 2012
Stand: Hall 3, Q60
· Eye-catching reading glasses and glasses accessories!
Ç Fast sales and unbeatable value!
Ç Many exciting new on-trend designs...be sure not to miss out this season!
Ç Fabulous new collection of glasses cases and glasses chains!
Ç Great selection of in-store displays!
Ç Please visit us at the Autumn Fair, or call our sales team any time!
autumn fair
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Heart of the Country
Hall 5 F10
www.heartofthecountryltd.co.uk
Heart of the Country will be
exhibiting a variety of delights on
its stand. Greenleaf has created a
beautifully packaged candle tin to
complement its Holiday Home
fragrance collection. The candles
are available in Gathering, Merry
Memories, Silver Spruce, Snow
Flowers, Sugar Berry (new for
2012) and Wintercream. A Sugar
Berry scented sachet has been
introduced, made from a blend of
juicy red berries, plums, apples and
pears with base notes of vanilla,
tonka and sweet musk.
Greenleaf Slim and Small sachets
have been updated with a full
pattern design. To highlight the
many uses of the scented sachets,
Greenleaf has added tips to the
envelopes to ensure customers get the most out of their sachet, and
fragrance descriptions have been added on the back.
The Bridgewater Candle Company’s Sweet Grace fragrance has
proved to be one of the most popular fragrances Bridgewater has ever
created. To enhance the fragrance, the reed diffusers are now created
with new fibre technology, which diffuses the fragrance twice as fast. The
new reeds are natural in colour and are biodegradable.
Instant Gifts International
Hall 5 Stand F66
www.instant-gifts.co.uk
Instant Gifts International has created the ultimate Christmas
experience for homes this year. The company’s new vintage
Christmas box signs from Primitive By Kathy feature many classic
festive scenes. Each hanging sign is embossed with glitter to add
extra sparkle. The company will also show its new range of vintage
Christmas stitches.
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HALL 5
Tilnar Arts
Edwin Jagger
Hall 5 Stand G37
www.edwinjagger.com
Edwin Jagger offers a wide range of razors, brushes and shaving
accessories such as creams, soaps and aftershave lotion. Established in
1988, Edwin Jagger is a family-run business where integrity, promise and
inspired design go hand in hand. Owner and founder, Neil Jagger designs
every piece for the company, which exemplifies traditional English
quality style, combining it with state of the art design, up to the minute
manufacturing techniques and the heritage of long established Sheffield
craftsmanship. The company is offering a 10 per cent discount for visitors
at the show.
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www.tilnarart.co.uk
Tilnar Art, Besmo and MO-Home will be launching a new fair trade
range of high quality leather sculptures. The new range will include
elephants, giraffes, hippos, horses and rhinos. Tom Hawes, founder
of Tilnar Arts, says: “I am thrilled with the price point and superb
quality of this new range that our customers will see for the first
time at Autumn Fair.”
Tilnar Art, Besmo and MO-Home will also be expanding its
high quality Bamboo range with new spheres, designs, colours and
shapes, and these will all be exhibited at the show.
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Xystos
Hall 5 Stand J07
In difficult times, Xystos wanted to offer customers as much value as
possible when it introduced a jewellery line into its portfolio. That’s
why it seized the chance to take over UK distribution of Annaleece,
the ‘Crystal with Swarovski’ range from America. Based on historical
best sellers, Xystos offers 140 products – bracelets, earrings, brooches
and necklaces – each being sold with a free gift box. More added value
comes in the shape of its precious metal platings of £22k gold, rhodium
and ruthenium, which means that items in the Annaleece collection will
not tarnish.
Xystos has given another boost
to its flame and fragrance offering,
which already boasts WoodWick,
Ribbonwick, Trapp, Comfort
Candles and Norfolk Lavender.
It has introduced a new range
from the Pavilion Gift Company.
Modeles – French for ‘patterns’
– incorporates intricately hand
crafted candle holders, frames and
angels. The distinctive features of
the line are crisp linen textures,
mosaic glass and subtle neutrals
combined with embossed patterns.
There are 28 products in the
extensive range.
Norfold Lavender is celebrating its 80th anniversary in style. The
famous brand, which holds a Royal Warrant, now features 50
products. The new old school packaging spans the Lavender offering
and Olive Waterlily & Lavender line, which includes calming bath
soak, refreshing bath and shower gel, conditioning shampoo, body
scrub, body soufflé, dusting powder, cleansing hand wash, hand and
body lotion, hand and nail cream, cologne solide spray and roll-on.
Trapp Candles from Xystos use a full bottle of perfume in every 7oz
candle. This guarantees to fragrance a home from top to bottom. There
will be seven new Trapp Christmas candles on view at Autumn Fair. Trapp
has been voted the best scented cotton wick candle by consumers in
the US. The range comprises 7oz vessels and votives, with a 20-hour
burn time and 10 of the best-selling reed diffusers in attractive packaging.
There are also 13 room fragrance sprays in attractive French-style
perfume bottles.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Intelex Group
Hall 5 Stand J16-K17
www.intelex.co.uk
Socky Dolls are available in six characters and are fully microwavable
collectable companions for children and adults. From Bunty the Bunny,
Mr Hootle the Owl, Bandito, Boo, Wag and Diddly, each Socky Doll has
its own unique personality. Inspired from a love of quirky and colourful
socks, Socky Dolls fly the flag for sock lovers all over the world. 100
per cent cotton and made from real sock material, the first six unique
characters will be available for sale from July, 2012.
Personalised Memento Company
Hall 5 Stand J10
Personalised Memento Company is the one stop shop for personalised
gifts, and will be exhibiting many examples at the show. The company has
extended its existing diverse product range to include some fantastic
new products such as personalised clothing, with wording including
‘100% cheeky’ and ‘Keep calm mummy and give me cuddles’.
Examples of crystal keepsake blocks include ‘Best friend I am so lucky
I found you’ and ‘special sister’. Other items on show will include height
charts, iPhone covers, new personalised Christmas decorations and
much more.
D & J Glassware
Hall 5 Stand J29
www.dandjglassware.co.uk
D & J Glassware is looking forward to seeing customers old and
new at this year’s Autumn Fair. The company will be showing a new
glassware collection as well as its ranges of friendship balls, hearts,
tea light holders and wall art.
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NEW SUPER SEVENS
SERIOUSLY SCENTED - A VISUAL JOY
Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Puckator
Autumn Fair 3V17
Top Drawer C107
Scotland’s Autumn Fair D10
Best Kept Secrets Candles
Coopies Field, Morpeth,
Northumberland, NE61 6JT
T: 01670 512222
F: 01670 504004
W: www.bestkeptsecrets.co.uk
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Hall 5 K02-L03
www.puckator.co.uk
Puckator will be introducing more than 760 new lines at this year’s
Autumn Fair. Included will be many additions to its best-selling health
and beauty ranges. New products include Chintz nail boards, designed
by UK designer Jan Pashley, owl matchbook nail files in a handy display
box, designed by UK designer Ted Smith, and owl and penguin hand
creams. Also brand new for Autumn Fair is a welcome extension to
the company’s lip gloss collection. New styles include Coffee Cup
and Christmas Gift, again all packaged in handy display boxes to help
maximise sales.
With Christmas approaching, everyone is on the look out for ideas
that satisfy the notoriously hard-to-buy-for men’s gift market. Puckator
will make the job easier, by stocking a large range of desktop games,
including table football, air hockey, table tennis and a great range of travel
board games.
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Hall 5 Stand K25
www.maingate.co.uk
Maingate has built a concise collection of products, and the
pedigree of the range makes this family-owned company an
interesting supplier to retailers small and large. The portfolio
includes both famous perennials such as SmartCandle and Angel
Chimes, and new brands like Luminara and Stylys. Two striking
products that are new for the autumn are shown here. Luminara
is a flame free candle, with an exposed flame that actually
moves and is indistinguishable from a real naked flame. Stylys is a
comprehensive range of room accents and candle ornaments. A
catalogue of the products is available at the show.
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Exhibitor profiles
HALL 5
Widdop Bingham
Ashleigh & Burwood
Hall 5 Stand K70-L71
www.ashleigh-burwood-trade.co.uk
Ashleigh & Burwood
will introduce its new
collections for autumn/
winter 2012. The company
will be showing a range of
new fragrance lamps and
diffusers, new Christmas
products, decadent gift sets
and the licensed Santoro
product collection. At the
centre of the Ashleigh &
Burwood autumn/winter
collection is a new range
of reed diffusers called
Escapology – 10 fragrances
(plus one Christmas
version), inspired by
destinations both near and
far. Presented in an elegant, slender 200ml glass bottle with matt gold cap
and white reeds, these diffusers are packaged in boldly coloured boxes,
each carrying a different graphical design to reflect its fragrance.
Hall 5 Stand L02-M03
www.widdop.co.uk
As always, many
of Widdop’s
new product
launches are
exclusive to the
company, having
been designed in
the UK. Beautiful
new gifts for
ladies include a
range of items
inspired by the
designs of Rennie
Mackintosh, a selection of jewellery boxes, atomisers and a pretty
themed Accessorize range of dressing table accessories. Men’s gifts
are catered for with the unique RAF collection, which includes mugs,
cufflinks and hip flasks.
The Treasured Trinkets collection has been further strengthened
with seasonal Christmas lines – each trinket is packaged in its own
silk-lined gift box. Old Tupton Ware has three beautiful new ranges,
including Lavender, the Seaside collection and English Garden.
New contemporary home accessories are included in Widdop’s
Hestia brand, with eye catching tea light holders, photo frames and
trinket boxes. The company will also be showing innovative new
metal wall art features as part of the Juliana Home Living collection.
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profile
hot topic
We take a look at the history of Intelex, a company
which began with the creation of the first ever fully
microwavable herbal heat pack 17 years ago
How did Intelex come about?
The Intelex Group was founded in London in
1995, when Philip Gannon identified a gap in
the market for good quality, reputable products
that can be heated safely in a microwave.
He set about commercialising a new and
innovative way to relieve everyday aches and
pains. The revolutionary Hot Pak® design was
the first ever fully microwavable herbal heat
pack to be introduced across Europe, and it
was an immediate success with consumers and
retailers alike.
Were there any problems setting
up the business? If so, how did the
company overcome them?
It was Intelex’s vision to establish a business
within the emerging heatable product industry
that focused on quality, innovation and safety.
All of Intelex’s products exceed the relevant
safety standards for Britain, Europe and
America, and Intelex has invested much time
and effort in ensuring that the safety standards
it works to are second to none. Intelex has an
impeccable safety record, which has enabled
it to achieve credibility as the world leading
supplier of fully microwavable heat packs in this
highly specialised sector. With many imitations
now being produced, protecting and building
the Intelex brand has been a key focus.
What types of products do you offer?
It all started in 1995 with the launch of HotPak®, the first ever fully microwavable herbal
“It all started in 1995 with the
launch of Hot-Pak®, the first
ever fully microwavable herbal
heat pack.”
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heat pack. Hot-Pak® remains
the best-selling herbal heat
pack available on the market
today. Since then, the Intelex
new product development
team has gone on to create
more innovation in the
heatable product category, by
extending the concept of the
herbal heat pack into slippers,
neck wraps, boots, cushions,
pillows and heat pack bottles,
available in a range of cosy and stylish designs.
Intelex has extended the category to appeal
to the younger market, focusing on creating a
range of soft toys, producing the first ever fully
microwavable Beddy Bear® in 1997 and going
on to create Warmhearts® heatable Ragdolls,
the Hooty™ range of plush owls and the
weird and wonderful fully microwavable Socky
Dolls™. Intelex has also developed a range of
non-heatable, but useful products like dusty
pups, LCD and phone screen cleaners and the
new Trolli™, an innovative range of luggage for
kids. Trolli™ is a durable case with wheels and
retractable handle that easily converts into a
fun back pack, with six cute character designs
for consumers to choose from.
“Innovation lies at the heart of
Intelex’s growth strategy. In 2012
alone, Intelex will launch nine new
product ranges with 88
new products”
How often does the company launch
new products?
Innovation lies at the heart of Intelex’s growth
strategy. In 2012 alone, Intelex will launch nine
new product ranges with 88 new products.
Are you exhibiting at any trade fairs in
the coming months? If so, which ones?
Yes, Autumn Fair 2012.
What lines are you working on at
the moment?
The creation of Socky Dolls™, launched
summer 2012, has the whole team at Intelex
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more excited than usual. Founder of the
Intelex Group, Philip Gannon says: “Socky
Dolls™ are a bit of a departure from our usual
range of plush, soft toy products and animal
characters. We’ve gone for a range of colourful
sock fabrics with a craft led approach to the
details, including felt eyes and stitching details.
The inspiration was drawn after we observed
the increasing popularity of unique and novel
socks, and the public’s desire to embrace
trend-led novelty characters. The feedback
we’ve had from retailers and consumers in
both the US and UK has been overwhelmingly
positive, and we started to sell the products
into major retailers during July, 2012. We are
hugely enthusiastic about the potential of our
quirky Socky Dolls™ to capture the hearts and
minds of both children and adults alike.”
“Socky Dolls™ are a bit of a
departure from our usual range
of plush, soft toy products and
animal characters. ”
What’s your best selling product?
Our best sellers include the range of Cozy
Plush™ animal themed soft toys and our
pillow heads.
What tips would you give to someone
who is starting up their own business?
Identify your niche, build a clear vision and
recruit a team fit for purpose. This, combined
with sheer hard work and dedication to
the business goals, has been at the heart of
Intelex’s success. We had a vision to create and
grow the heatable product industry in order to
be number one and have focused our efforts
around achieving that vision.
What does the future hold for Intelex?
We plan to keep delivering innovative new
products that have mass appeal and continue
to extend the heatable category sector. Watch
this space for new product innovations in the
near future. g
For further information visit www.intelex.co.uk
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Neil Coxon is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘from
you to me’. He previously climbed the corporate human
resources career ladder specialising in people, leadership
and organisational development. His passion for psychology
and relationships inspired him to create the ‘from you to
me’ journals of a lifetime and gifts to treasure.
Contact Neil on T: +44 (0)1225 866 225 or
Helen Goodwin is one half of Made You Look Made You
Stare, specialists in visual display training. Helen and her
business partner, Janet Billings, have both worked in retail
display for the past 25 years, working for various clients
from small independents to large national companies
both in the UK and abroad. T: +44 (0)1904 654 933 or
Barbara Aspin is the Business Development Manager at
SiteWizard.co.uk. She has 10 years experience within the
website design industry. SiteWizard.co.uk has been trading
for 15 years and has designed websites for thousands of
companies. T: +44 (0)1622 200 045 or E: barbara.aspin@
sitewizard.co.uk for more information.
Q
A
How can I make my shop windows more enticing to
potential customers?
Helen Goodwin says: By asking this question you will have
realised the importance of a good display and the huge
contribution it makes not only to your own business, but
to your surroundings too. Exciting, colourful shop window
displays play a crucial part in keeping the local profile high
and customers returning time and again.
So the first step? Positive thinking! Think colour, vibrancy
and excitement. We all know about the wow factor – and
that is what you need to create to keep those customers’
heads constantly turning. Sometimes, people will even go
out of their way just to see your latest creation!
Then you need to work out your message. Do you have
a new product or promotion, or a special event you need
to advertise? If so – theme it. Can you tie it in with a local
festival, season or a particular colour? Inspiration can be
found almost anywhere.
Pull everything together and arrange your merchandise
in pyramids – height at the back, working forwards and
outwards. Your eye must flow easily from one item to the
next, so space has an important part to play too. Good
display techniques will help pull everything together.
Finally, make sure you have good lighting, and keep on top of
your general housekeeping as there are no excuses for dead
flies or dirty windows!
Look at our portfolio page online for some ideas:
www.madeyoulookmadeyoustare.co.uk.
Q
Caroline Easton, segment manager for retail and hospitality
at Philips Lighting, joined the company in 2012 and focuses
on the impact of light in the retail environment, developing
the marketing approach in this sector to ensure a better
understanding of the true value of light. She has a wealth
of experience, working with retailers both locally and
internationally, with an acute focus on consumer trends,
behaviours and loyalty drivers. Contact Caroline at
If you have a question about any aspect of the gift retail industry, simply write
to: Q&A special, Gift Focus Magazine, Broseley House, Newlands Drive, Witham,
Essex, CM8 2UL. Alternatively, send your queries to [email protected]
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Visual merchandising
Team building
Q
A
What steps can I take to improve the way our team of
staff operate together?
Neil Coxon says: Building a successful team takes many
interventions, but one effective and quick step is to hold a
short meeting, spending 30 minutes or so drawing up some
team ground rules.
Ask everyone to share their ideas on the ‘rules’ that they
think you should collectively have on how everyone in the
team needs to behave and work together.
The word rule is strong in nature, but a process around
‘rules’ can help to draw out what people suggest in terms
of how you work together/sell more/learn/deliver better
service, etc.
Start your meeting by putting up a large piece of paper
q&a special
on the wall, then use it to capture everyone’s
suggestions for the rules that will help your
team be more effective and achieve whatever
it is you are trying to achieve. Remember that
at this stage, neither you nor the team need
to agree to these early ideas, so do capture
them all.
When everyone has finished, hold a team
discussion on which rules you all think are
the right ones for you all to stick to when
you work together – gain commitment from
everyone in the team.
Write up the agreed list and use this at
appropriate occasions to review your progress.
You can even use them on a day-to-day basis
to rate your team out of 10, and to identify any
improvements or training needs.
Working as a team is all about having a
common focus, sharing feedback and improving
together – and this simple process can
significantly help you. Good luck!
In-store lighting
Q
A
I’m thinking about changing the lighting in my
gift shop. What should I consider?
Caroline Easton says: The impact that lighting
can make in creating an inviting and attractive
store is often underestimated. So, if you’re
considering a redesign it is worth thinking
about the lighting early on in the process, as
it can help you create a great first impression
and establish the perfect store environment.
First consider what kind of shopping
experience you want your customers to
have, and how to create a space that will best
showcase the products on display. Lighting
can play a key role in helping you achieve this
signature look and feel. For example, careful
use of vertical lighting on walls can make
your shop look more spacious, or for a more
intimate feel use contrast produced by narrow
beams. Great consideration should also be
given to using the correct colour temperature
– warm light for, say, leather goods – to ensure
that your merchandise is always shown in the
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very best light.
Our eyes tend to follow the light, so a
careful balance of accent and contrast can
prove invaluable to focusing the shoppers’
attention. Accent lighting needs to be flexible,
allowing a repositioning of the light as the
products and collections change. Racks and
display shelves can be lit from the ceiling or
from underneath. A number of extremely cost
effective and reliable linear LED fixtures which
provide white light in shelf and under-counter
are now available.
Rack and shelf lighting can be highlighted
with, for example, Mago IL compact flexible
modules. The compact and unique design
offers a stylish method of display lighting for
small areas, such as under shelf lighting. This is a
flexible and versatile system that can easily be
adapted; the magnetic spots mean no tools are
required to install or remove, and it also allows
for immediate change and creative flexibility
around your display.
But new lighting doesn’t have to mean a
dramatic redesign to deliver significant changes.
Making a simple alteration can reduce energy
consumption and maintenance costs without
compromising light quality or ambience. There
are now many retrofit energy saving solutions
available, the newest and most efficient being
LED lamps. LED solutions are increasingly
being adopted by major retailers and delivering
considerable savings and fantastic results
both externally and internally. In fact, Philips
MASTER LED lamps can save as much as 90
per cent of energy, setting new standards in
watts consumed per square metre.
Blogging
Q
A
What are the benefits to blogging?
Barbara Aspin says: Not only is blogging good
for providing up to date information, it is also
fantastic for networking. You can build on
existing client relationships, establish new ones,
and generally communicate with like minded
businesses and business people.
On a more technical note, regularly updating a
blog and providing links between the blog and
your website makes for a very happy Google.
Generating traffic between your blog and
website boosts your optimisation statistics and
could in turn provide a wider profit margin. If
you included advertising space on your blog,
things could get even more profitable.
Adding a handy blog feed onto your website
is a simple way to link the two together, and
it looks great when proudly displayed as a
feature. Blog feeds help to reassure visitors
to your website that the company is serious
about its active on-line presence; as would a
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) campaign
used in conjunction with an all-singing,
all-dancing website.
If you are thinking about linking up a blog
with your website or already have one but
would like to improve it, below are a few tips
to get your blog noticed:
• Engage readers within the heading and first
couple of sentences of each blog.
• Keep the fonts, layouts and tones consistent.
This looks far more professional and less ‘busy’.
• Spell check. It is worth getting a colleague
to proof read each blog post to ensure the
content reads right.
• Keep images to a minimum.
• Break up the pages and make your blogs
easily readable, using bullet points, subheadings,
paragraphs, tables, charts, diagrams, etc.
• Allow for conversation to take place using
more than one method (polls, competitions,
discussions and debates).
• Ensure keywords are used in tags and
categories, and use a large amount of
keywords within the actual content of the post.
This is how people will find your blog.
• End each post with a statement encouraging
readers to perform an additional action, such
as follow the company on Twitter, share your
opinions in a public comment, or vote in a poll
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retailer interview
a dream come true
Husband and wife Paul and Kim Smiley set up their first gift shop – The Treasury in Beeston,
Nottinghamshire – after working as agents for gift companies
What is your career background?
Kim has been in the gift business for most of
her working life. It was when she was working
with Junction 18, a major giftware supplier, that
the company decided to change the status of
sales roles to agency based, ie. self-employed.
This meant that she was free to work for
other principals, and so her sales agency
business began to prosper and develop.
Within the midlands and north-west, Kim
developed relationships with some of the key
operators within the gift, department store
and garden centre retail sector.
I (Paul) have been an agent for 10 years
and got into the gift business after a career
as a Retail Area Manager for a major brewer,
restaurant and hotel retailer. I was inspired to
join Kim after recognising the potential to fulfill
my ambition to become self-employed and
move out of the corporate rat race.
What inspired you to launch your shop?
For Kim the daily demands of driving on our
congested roads grew too much and so we
sought to combine our experience of the gift
and catering markets, and so the inspiration for
opening a gift and coffee shop was born.
What items do you sell?
We trade as a ‘home & gift’ offer. We felt that
gave us a degree of flexibility in our product
range. Our one stipulation, of course, is that
everything we stock is design-led.
In our area we felt there was an opportunity
for a strong card offer, so we decided to
dedicate one wall to handmade/finished
cards. This has represented a core part of our
business from day one.
Our gift offer is seasonally driven and we
try to offer an exclusive product range that
represents quality and value – we have tried to
position and market ourselves with this ethos
in mind. We ask for support from our suppliers
in ensuring exclusivity, and in return we keep
the number of suppliers down so we can buy
regularly and offer a sufficient range so that
customers are not disappointed should they
find us via a website listing.
We stock Talking Tables, which offers a great
range of table top trivia and fun products,
allowing us to offer a gift for any event.
Culinary Concepts is a high quality line which
is well presented, and ideal as a wedding or
dining gift.
Illumens is a Suffolk based supplier which
provides the majority of our home fragrance
offers, in particular, taper diffusers.
We also use OneWorld Trading as a onestop shop for sourcing our general gift and
homeware selection.
We have a very strong fashion jewellery
range and have enjoyed great success with a
fresh and original brand called Hot Tomato.
We have also made the most of the recent
growth in scarf sales as a fashion accessory.
Whilst cards are our best seller in terms
of volume, jewellery is our best seller in
revenue terms.
How would you describe the interior and
layout of your shop?
We opened originally in October, 2010 but
only as a single floor, dedicated gift shop. This
year, we opened another floor to introduce
our tea-room downstairs.
We probably need to point out that when
we decided to open a shop, it was always
on the grounds that we wanted to buy the
freehold of the property, and so sourcing the
ideal site took quite some time.
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a dream come true
We’ve now put the property into our
pension scheme, via a Self Invested Personal
Pension (SIPP), a form of funding that is
probably unknown by a lot of retailers and one
that is certainly not investigated fully.
Opening upstairs allowed us to create a
different feel – we have exposed brick and
original floorboards to give an urban chic
feel, whilst downstairs we have a cleaner,
white backdrop that is much softer. We
have introduced the tea room, espresso and
homemade cake offer within the last six weeks,
so the white backdrop also adds a feeling of
cleanliness to downstairs. The upper space
is proving to be very successful, as we have
already taken private bookings for hiring it out
for a mother & baby massage and pamper
day, a retirement party and a cupcake
decorating demonstration.
We have also introduced two key suppliers
this year in Newgate Clocks and Pip Studio.
We have always had a penchant for clocks (as
they are great gifts for men, as well as great
house gifts) and have stocked Thomas Kent
from day one, but with the warehouse feel we
have upstairs, the vintage and retro nature of
Newgate has really added to the ambience. Pip
Studio is a developing brand and we have had
considerable success with its ceramic range.
Where do your source most of your stock?
The traditional routes of trade shows
and agents. Fortunately, with our industry
experience, it was always one area of opening
the business that we never had to really
concern ourselves with – we were always
aware of the brands that we would like to
carry and were confident in how to go about
sourcing them.
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What sets you apart from your competition?
Fortunately, direct independent competitors
are not our prime area of worry, as they tend
to operate in a similar manner and agree that
supplying the same products too close to each
other only dilutes potential (of course there
are always exceptions to this but in general
this sector operates in this way). Our concerns
are with the ongoing growth of supermarkets
in traditional urban areas and the seemingly
never-ending support they appear to receive
from local planners. We understand the
commercial world we live in, but as customers
are driven to purchase by convenience,
the way supermarkets are diversifying into
traditional gift and card retailing is only going to
mean further pressure on independents.
In light of this, it highlights the way that the
independent sector needs to compete by
offering quality, personal service and adapting
to the changing buying habits of the consumer.
We have invested significantly to try and
offer a unique proposition to our target
market. A place for (predominantly) ladies to
browse, shop and enjoy a homemade cake, but
more importantly, by allowing them to engage
with a business owner who listens to their
needs and cares about them.
How important is your website and social
networking to your business?
The area of social networking is an interesting
one. We have a Facebook page and Twitter
feed, but without a website, we feel we have
under-utilised its potential.
We are just about to launch our full
e-commerce website and at that point we
will focus on this area more as our efforts can
then more easily be measured. The risk with
social networking, of course, can be that you
spend hours of your day updating without
being integrated in your sales channel to allow
existing and new customers to buy from you.
We have already recognised the readiness
of a number of our target audience to engage
with us in this way – in particular Facebook –
and it is the quickest (and cheapest) way to
inform your followers of product changes, sale
items/offers, and the notification of events.
What’s next for The Treasury?
Next for The Treasury is to develop our food
offer and in particular introduce a light-lunch
menu to maximise our mid-day trade and of
course finally set up our e-commerce website.
The space we have created means that our
private functions will be a significant growth
area for us.
From a retail point of view, the ability we
have to be able to hold a party or meeting,
where customers can also enjoy a private
shopping experience, is definitely our unique
selling point, and this will hopefully set us apart
from our competition, and help us secure our
continued growth. g
For further information, visit the website
www.thetreasuryonline.co.uk
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the China question
Dids McDonald, CEO of Anti-Coping in Design (ACID), discusses how to
maximise the opportunities, minimise the risks and identify the challenges of
working with Chinese manufacturers
What IP protection is available in China?
ACID has established an ongoing partnership
with the China IPR Helpdesk, an organisation
that works with established intermediaries
globally to communicate tips and advice on
how to trade more safely in China.
There are many similarities between UK law
and China IP, but conversely many differences.
There are legal differences between the two,
but the fundamentals remain the same.
Before starting a business relationship with
a Chinese manufacturer, undertake a risk
assessment. Once this is complete, we see that
there are three possible routes forward:
Going for gold – hoping for a good run before
your IP is infringed.
Staying away – impossible to protect your IP,
therefore missing out on opportunities.
Commercial reality – assess the risks, take
protective measures and watch the market!
Properly registering your IP is the most
effective way to protect and enforce your
product design rights.
Design patent registration is relatively
simple and cost effective, and is very important
in enforcement.
There is no substantive examination; it takes
between eight and 12 months to grant a 10year term. In China, there are no unregistered
design rights.
You cannot register an existing design,
including your own existing design – you have
six months from the date you first publicly
use the design, publish the design or apply
for a design patent to file for an international
patent application.
You cannot take legal action in China if you
do not have a registered design patent.
Copyright
Unlike in Europe, China offers a registration
system for copyright, but it is important
to keep evidence of design creation and
ownership so that you can prove your
copyright ownership. Having a copy of your
work notarised by a Chinese notary is an easy
and relatively inexpensive way to establish
admissible evidence of a design audit trail.
ACID members can also use the ACID Design
Databank, a free benefit of membership.
Trade marks
File your trade marks in China as soon as
possible; China operates a ‘first-to-file’ system
and prior use gives little or no protection.
It is very important to have an ‘official’
Chinese version. Chinese consumers often
talk of foreign brands by reference to their
Chinese versions. If you do not have one, the
Chinese market will create one for you. The
China Trade Mark Office considers foreign
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equivalents of marks. Choose from NICE
Classifications and cover as wide a range as
you possibly can.
Relationships and agreements
There is nothing better than a good initial
recommendation and then establishing a good
relationship with your manufacturer. Detailed
agreements established with them should
include an initial confidentiality agreement
and a subsequent manufacturing agreement,
underpinned by a written acknowledgement
of your rights. A translated communication into
Mandarin will pay dividends in communicating
your anti copying strategy.
Monitoring your market for any
infringements and enforcing your rights will
communicate that you are serious about
protecting what you own. Regular visits and
audit rights over factory’s books and employing
local investigators to pose as potential
customers can also help trap copyists and act
as a deterrent.
Taking action in China is difficult, not
only logistically, but also from a legal standpoint – working in foreign
jurisdictions obviously duplicates legal work, and therefore expense.
Urging judicial authorities to become involved by filing private criminal
prosecutions is an accepted route for IP infringement, as police and
prosecutors are not always keen to pursue IP cases.
Often, effective communication of an anti copying message on all
websites, emails, invoices and correspondence can deliver a simple
message that your company understands the rights which protect it,
asserts those rights and communicates that any infringement of those
rights is taken seriously. ACID has produced a simple statement in 12
different languages, including Mandarin.
Remember, if you discover a copy of your design in the UK which you
believe has been copied and manufactured in China, it is much easier
to take legal action in the UK or in Europe. Often, taking legal action
against the UK distributor and retailer can have positive results, and with
recent improvements to the Patent County Court and the introduction
later in the year of a new Fast Track Small Claims Court for IP, this will
make access to justice more affordable.
Finally, after launching ACID’s government endorsed Commission
it, Don’t Copy it campaign, we want to hear about retail buyers with
whom you work positively, so that we can invite them to join John Lewis
and Selfridges who have signed the voluntary ACID Retailer Code of
Conduct. We also want to hear about design buyers with whom you
may have had a problem. IP law is very complex, and in this way we can
engage positively with them to share our IP design buyer guidelines and
compliance to help them avoid unintentional copying.
Case Study
Black + Blum’s candelabra (a
registered design) was selected
and stocked by a well known high
street retailer – 14,000 units were
sold. Without warning the product
was dumped by the retailer and a
Chinese manufactured lookalike was
introduced on sale at half the price,
which was ‘designed’ in house. Is this
fair competition? When challenged,
instead of putting their hands up they
offered a paltry sum to persuade Black
+ Blum and ACID to sign a ‘shut up’
clause. Both organisations refused. So
what next for Black + Blum? As Dan
Black said: “It is the innovative zeitgeist
which gives retailers their competitive
edge and increases profit margins – our message to those who
do not comply with IP law is don’t bite the hand that feeds you!
Commission it, Don’t Copy it!” g
Further information
Visit the ACID website www.acid.uk.com
Visit the China IPR Helpdesk website www.china-iprhelpdesk.eu
New York City Landmarks
by Jake Rajs
bookshelf
We turn the page on some of the latest gift
books to hit the shelves
Journals of a Lifetime by
‘from you to me’
Price: RRP £12.25
Format: Hardback
Publisher: ‘from you to me’
ISBN: 9781907048449
Now available in an alternative
contemporary design, Journals of a
Lifetime are available in nine options:
Dear Dad, Dear Mum, Dear Grandma,
Dear Grandad, Dear Son, Dear
Daughter, Dear Sister, Dear Brother
and Dear Friend. Each journal contains
around 60 fun and inspiring questions,
carefully designed to inspire families to enjoy telling their story.
Visit www.fromyoutome.com
Cats & Kittens in Acrylics by Julie Nash
Price: RRP £8.99
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9781844487165
This book provides the ideal
starting point for anyone
wishing to produce beautiful
acrylic paintings of cats
and kittens. There are five
projects to complete, each
accompanied by a full size
tracing of the initial drawing.
There are more than 200
step-by-step photographs
and easy-to-follow
instructions altogether, including a complete list
of the brushes and paint colours used.
Visit www.searchpress.com
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Price: RRP £12.95
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Antique Collectors’ Club
ISBN: 9781851496693
Jake Rajs, a New York-based
photographer, has captured 75
of the city’s most celebrated
landmarks in ways that have
never been seen before. Each
photograph is accompanied by an informative text, written by
architectural historian Francis Morrone, which provides a comprehensive
history of the landmark – from the date it was built, to its location and
the building’s architect or designer.
Visit www.antiquecollectorsclub.com
The English Year – A Literary
Journey Through the Seasons
by Peter Buckingham
Price: RRP £9.99
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Summersdale
ISBN: 9781849532563
The English Year offers an insightful
look at the diarists of olden days on
a year-long journey, season-by-season,
month-by-month and day-by-day, to
discover their joys and musings on
English life in both town and country.
Visit www.summersdale.com
Lucy & Lucia by
Genevieve Yusuf
Price: RRP £4.50
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Jajaja
ISBN: 9780956941107
Jajaja Books presents
a range of language
learning books for
children. The stories are
predominantly written
in English, with foreign language vocabulary added in all the right
places. Starting with Spanish, children will fall in love with Lucy &
Lucia and Phillip & Felipe.
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Finishing touches
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Love is all around
Valentine’s Day
Charlotte Macey
Cheap and
cheerful
Great gifts for
under £10
Made with love
Handmade gifts
Family fun
Games for children and parents
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Win!
A workshop and lunch with artist Anne Mortimer,
plus a selection of gifts from Otter House’s Water
Lane collection with an RRP of £750
Otter House has been a leading card, gift and calendar
publisher for more than 20 years. The company works
with the highest quality artists in the UK and abroad, and
nurtures fresh design talent on its doorstep.
Otter House is offering our winner the opportunity to
meet world renowned artist, Anne Mortimer, who has more
than 30 years of commercial experience and has worked
with Otter House for more than 15 years.
The lucky winner will have the chance to watch Anne
paint and take part in a one-to-one design workshop. There
will be a delightful lunch with the artist in the picturesque
South Hams, then a trip to Otter House for a tour of its
head office operations and product showroom. Last but
not least, the winner gets to take home a 14-piece range of
high-end gift product courtesy of the company’s Water Lane
gift collection, with an RRP of £750.
With offices based in the heart of the countryside, Otter
House produces high-end gift products and delivers original
artwork whilst enjoying the beauty of the south-west. With
gift lines in major high street retailers and out of town
stores, the company has an extensive product range as
well as delivering exclusive, bespoke product collections for
high-end garden centre chains. The company is going from
strength to strength, with the recent acquisition and merger
of two publishing companies, and a move to extensive new
head offices in the heart of Exeter.
For more information T: +44 (0)1392 824 300 or visit the
website, www.otterhouse.co.uk
HOW TO ENTER
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Anne Mortimer, plus a selection of gifts from the Otter House
Water Lane collection worth RRP £750, simply answer the
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product showcase
We reveal some of this season’s hottest gifts
Golf desk top pen sets
Clere Concepts has introduced a range of novelty golf bag pen
holders with clocks in four colours, ideal for the deskbound golf
enthusiast. Each has three club
shaped pens along with a clock.
This is just one of five new
products introduced for the
second half of 2012 that will be
on display at Autumn Fair.
Our NEW LOCATION is in
Hall 3, Stand V50.
For more information go to
email [email protected] or call +44 (0)1635 297911
Creative Tops Ltd is proud to present
Something Borrowed by Mikasa®
Creative Tops Ltd is proud to introduce best selling international
dinnerware collections from Mikasa®.
Mikasa® Something Borrowed is a fresh, floral addition to the
“I Do” Collection and celebrates the wedding tradition handed
down through the ages.
This range features a soft base
colour and the rim is adorned
with flowers and bordered on
either side by delicate platinum
circles. We will be exhibiting at
Autumn Fair, Stand G50/H51.
For more information call
+ 44 (0) 1536 207710or email
[email protected]
Wild and Wolf Ted Baker Stationery Collection
Wild & Wolf is excited to have once again collaborated with
Ted Baker. We have produced premium quality
stationery for both men and women featuring
embossed brogue design notebooks and touch
screen pens as well as gifts such as a hip flask,
laptop sleeve and football.
The men’s stationery features a combination of the brown
brogue design and also a tweed and stag British
countryside print. The women’s range features floral
prints and embossed brogue notebooks in soft natural
colours.
The collection is available to pre order now for delivery in
September. For further information call +44 (0)1225 789909
or visit the website wwwwildandwolf.com
Wild and Wolf Gift Bags
Taking two of our most popular gift wraps and turning
them into gift bags – what an ingenious idea!
We have taken our Europe Map and Charles
Buchan Football wrap and produced eye catching,
good quality bags in various sizes. Made from recycled FSC
paper and finished with ribbon handles these bags complete
any gift.
The unisex Map bag comes in medium, small, mini and bottle
sized. The Charles Buchan footballer bag is available in medium,
small and mini.
These bags were launched at Pulse in June and are in stock now.
For further information call +44 (0)1225 789909 or visit the
website www.wildandwolf.com
Creative ideas from Angelic Hen
Clever ideas from the Angelic Hen Workshop
where the designers have been hard at work all
year thinking of gifts for the ‘awkward to
buy for’. Gifts for grandparents, men and
teenagers are top sellers. This year’s
best seller has been ‘the bins are out/
not out’ a double sided sign. Look
out for ‘Labels of love’, clever wooden
labels so you never forget how to sort
your recycling.
Angelic Hen, Wyastone,Business Park,
Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, Gwent,
NP25 3SR.
Pen & Pouch Sets with matching notepads
Clere Concepts has a new range of gift boxed pen & pouch sets in
five fabulous colours. There are also journals to match, covered with
the same fabric, creating a dazzling
display of colour. Additional
items and colours in the popular
Boutique range are available and,
along with several other new
products, will be on show at
Autumn Fair.
Our NEW LOCATION is in
Hall 3, Stand V50.
For more information go to
E: [email protected] or call +44 (0)1635 297911
a nice cuppa
Helaina Sharpley’s love for tea has led her to create a stunning
range of wire sculptures and illustrations
Photographer: Andrew Stone
The inspiration
behind Helaina
Sharpley’s range of
wire work is simple
– tea! Most of her
work is inspired by
the lost elegance
and pastime of tea
drinking, and in
particular the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Subjects seen in her work include elegant
architecture, tea sets, grandfather clocks,
cakes, old lamp posts, pocket watches, hot air
balloons and steam trains.
“I have always liked a nice cup of tea, but it
wasn’t until the first year of my degree when
we had to choose a theme that I realised it
was a passion verging on obsession!” she said.
Helaina studied BA Design Crafts at Hereford
College of Art and Design, graduating in
2006. “It was a great course, and we studied
business alongside our creative skills. This
meant I was prepared to be a self employed
designer/maker as soon as I graduated, and I
was exhibiting by Christmas 2006. I attended
the British Craft Trade Fair in 2007 for the
first time, and made contact with people from
many galleries and won two awards – this was
a great boost to my confidence and start to
my career, and I haven’t looked back!”
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Helaina felt she would regret it if she didn’t
decide to give her own business a go and said:
“It wasn’t until I had a successful degree show
(in terms of sales and making gallery contacts)
that I decided to give it a go.
“Initially, I wanted to build a good CV, and
get my work seen and recognised, so I said yes
to most opportunities given. I realised that I
would have to work hard to establish myself in
the craft world.”
Helaina collects a lot of inspirational things –
books and postcards, tea sets and cake stands,
and looks through them when designing new
products. “My main aim is to captivate people
and make them smile. My work appeals to
people who appreciate art, craft and tea!”
Her most recent pieces are themed around
hanging things on hooks. “I have been making
‘Cups and Hooks’ for a few years now, and
these are my best seller; there are four
3D wire cups, hanging on four wire hooks,
mounted on a painted MDF background. To
this range I have added ‘Essential Utensils’ (a
wire tea strainer, spoon and sugar tongs,) and
‘Spoons’. Implements suspended from hooks
seem to capture people’s imagination, as
the wire drawings look like real objects – it’s
confusing yet captivating.”
In recent years Helaina has been doing more
private commissions, in particular commissions
of people’s houses, and hopes this continues.
She would also like to move into larger
commissions for businesses and says: “I would
like to move into printmaking to sell alongside
my wire work, but I think it will take a few
years of experimenting to produce prints I’m
happy with.”
Helaina recently scooped Highly
Commended in both the Gift Focus Best
Gift Product Award and Wow Factor Award
categories at this year’s British Craft Trade Fair.
For further information visit the website
www.helainasharpley-wirework-artist.co.uk g

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