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MODERN CLASSICS Simplicity is the key for this timeless collection, with classic designs and modern aromas, selected for their captivating fragrances. Our beautiful Modern Classic collection comes in eight luxurious scents, and for 2020 we have introduced Perfume Cards for fragrance on the move, and Perfume Mist Diffusers to effortlessly decorate your home with fragrance.
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Editor’s letter News Exhibition News Licensing News
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Cover story 30 Price’s Candles From fresh springtime fragrances to light summer scents, from soft autumnal favourites to celebratory Christmas scene-setters, Price’s Candles offer it all. Founded back in 1830, this loved heritage company continues to ‘make scents’ in 2020
Retail 22 The Piece Hall, Halifax As the world’s only surviving example of an intact eighteenth-century cloth hall, The Piece Hall in Halifax reopened in 2017 after a £19m revamp. Since then, this retail destination has welcomed over six million visitors through its doors to shop, eat and socialise. We talk to CEO Nicky Chance-Thompson, about the West Yorkshire venue’s history, renovation and plans for the future
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Spring Fair, trends and new launches – it’s all up for
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discussion with some leading gift companies
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44 Classic Blue The Pantone Colour of the Year has been named as
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foundation to move forward to a new era.’ We take a look at the wide range of gifts that have taken
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Production Director
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We speak to Phil Atherton, group sales & marketing director, about Spode’s 250th
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26 Spring Fair As thousands of exhibitors, retailers, buyers and manufacturers head to the NEC in February, we take a comprehensive look at the show.
28 Q&A with Julie Driscoll, MD of Spring Fair, tells us what we can expect from this year’s show
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o, here it is – Spring Fair 2020. I don’t know about you, but I love the optimism of a new year and the start of the buying season. At the start of a new decade, it feels right that the show has been redesigned, with two distinct sourcing destinations – Gift in the Piazza, and Home & Living in the Atrium. The aim is to make crossover buying as effortless as possible and I, for one, can’t wait to see it in action. As show director Julie Driscoll told me: ‘We’ve totally revamped the Spring Fair offering for 2020’ Everyone seems to be looking forward to it. As Perry Simmons from Stoneglow told us: ‘We can’t wait to see the new format. It will feel more modern and contemporary, and compete on par if not better than Maison.’ I’m really looking forward to catching up with friends old and new, to discovering trends, and absorbing as much as I can about this brilliant industry. The Gifts Today team will be there for the whole show, so drop us an email if you’d like us to pop over and see you or to grab a quick coffee. It’s definitely worth going to the show on the Sunday, by the way, as the Gift of the Year awards will take place at the end of the day and everyone’s welcome to attend. The finalists have been chosen (see page 14 for the full list) and I for one can’t wait to see who scoops the big prize. As well as all the excitement of the new, it strikes me that there’s a real focus on the importance of heritage in this issue. Our fabulous cover stars, Price’s Candles, were founded back in 1830, and yet they’re still as on-trend and relevant as ever. Their comprehensive range now offers something for all customers, for every season. Read more about them on page 30. And don’t forget to head over to them at Spring Fair, Hall 3, stand J22-K23.
We also catch up with Phil Atherton, Group Sales & Marketing Director of Portmeirion Group, about Spode’s 250th anniversary and the company’s acquisition of US premium housewares company Nambé.You can read more on page 90 and visit them at Spring Fair in Hall 8, stand A60-B61. And our retail interview is with The Piece Hall, Halifax. It’s a really good example of where ‘heritage can be used as the currency of the future’, according to CEO Nicky Chance-Thompson. The Piece Hall is a stunning building that’s undergone a £19m revamp and, as well as restaurants and events, it also offers 35 retail outlets, many of them gift shops. It’s so successful, there’s a waiting list of around 30 businesses that want to join. Read my interview with Nicky, starting on page 22. When it comes to colour trends, many say the forecasters are playing it safe this year, with the Pantone Colour of the Year named as Classic Blue. It’s described as a ‘universal favourite, representing a dependable and stable foundation to move forward to a new era.’ Personally, I love it, and we’ve done a great round up of some Spring Fair companies who are taking inspiration from this shade and we highlight some of the best, page 44. We have page after page of wonderful product across all categories in this issue and I hope you manage to have a peaceful browse before you hit the floors at the NEC. Make sure you check out our extensive InStyle section, starting on page 71. There’s so much lovely jewellery and fashion
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accessories of all sorts available now. Please enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together, and we hope to see you at the show.
The views of the contributors expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the publisher. Comments, letters and criticism are welcome.
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Clive Harper joins Ashleigh & Burwood The introduction of their tagline ‘Love Fragrance, Live Fragrance’ is part of a bigger growth plan that business owners, John and Andrew Nettleton, are working on with fellow home fragrance and gift industry professional, and friend to the family, Clive Harper. Clive has over 20 years’ experience working in the giftware industry and with some of the best-known names in the industry. For 10 years he was at the helm of the UK arm of Yankee Candles that he grew to be one of the biggest names in home fragrance. John says of the link up: ‘With the rapid evolution of the retail landscape and the many unique challenges we face, we recognise the need to bring counsel to the task of keeping Ashleigh & Burwood on track and indeed driving our growth. We are delighted to be in a position to utilise the vast experience Clive Harper has garnered in his career as he joins us as a company director.’ Clive comments: ‘I have always admired the Ashleigh & Burwood brand and respect the passion and commitment the team brings to the company. I look forward to the challenge of assisting the growth of the brand reinforcing the company’s commitment to work with their partners in the market.’
Rainbow bids farewell to longserving agent After nearly 40 years as a dedicated sales agent at Rainbow Designs, the Home of Classic Characters is now saying a fond farewell to Richard Longmate, the longest serving member of the Rainbow Team. Richard joined Rainbow Designs on 1 July 1980 and has spent the last four decades supporting independent retailers in the East Anglia area. Starting under the leadership of former Rainbow Designs owner Mike Mutters, Richard has been part of the incredible journey of the business and witnessed the addition of many iconic new brands and collections.
Price’s Candles light up Dancing on Ice The heritage company’s candles were featured in the celebrity skating show’s Christmas special recently. Their altar candles were used to set the scene of a winter wonderland where all of the Dancing on Ice judges were filmed in a beautiful festive location.
Stoneglow donation for charity The home fragrance company donated pillar and dinner candles to the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers’ stall at a Christmas market in the Guildhall, London. The stall raised over £3700 for the British Red Cross.
£10k of puzzles donated by Gibsons Staff at the family-owned jigsaw puzzle and board game company have provided gifts to local children in support of their charity partner Jigsaw4U and the company has gifted £10,000 of jigsaw puzzles to the Royal Marsden and MIND, the mental health charity. Gibsons also gifted Christmas hampers filled with their Little Gibsons preschool range to several children’s charities based around the UK, including Happy Days and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
Apples to Pears turns 18 Second pop-up store for National Gallery The National Gallery Company continues to expand its activity in China with the opening of the second National Gallery Pop-Up Store. The ‘National Gallery Store in the Sky’, situated on the 116th floor of Shenzhen Ping An Financial Centre, helps raise its profile in one of the world’s biggest markets and attract more Chinese and East Asian visitors to the National Gallery in London.
The team have been celebrating all their achievements throughout their 18 years in the gift industry. They have received multiple awards over the years for products in their Gift in a Tin and Garden Gifts ranges. Their popular Gift in a Tin range even includes longterm successes dating back to 2010 such as Watercolour Set on the Go.
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Gift of the Year 2020 finalists announced Following a live judging day, the finalists have been announced for the awards, with winners due to be announced at Spring Fair. The finalists in all categories are as follows: Contemporary gift
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• Host your own Escape Room – Talking Tables • Ice and Slice – Nobile Glassware • Squireme – Stone • New Parents Date Box – A Year of Dates
• Pen Bookmark – Thinking Gifts • Sakana Daily Planner – Hello Day • Busy Life Planner – Busy Bee • Yes Studio Stationery Collection – Wild and Wolf
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• Heart Chain Bracelets with Real Flower Charm – Shrieking Violet • Rosey Rabbits – Life Charms • Isla Jewellery Range – Billy’s Beach Hut • Spring Millefiori – Carrie Elspeth
• Children’s Earth Lover Beeswax Wraps – Stib • Tikiri – Tikiri • Planet Happy Giftware range – Milly Green Designs • Space Station – Playpress Toys
• Fair Trade Vegetable Rattles – Best Years • My Little World – Airport – My Little World • Mini Me – Sock Academy • History Heroes Art Game – History Heroes
Children’s gift
Beauty, bath & spa
• Build a Bee Hotel – Apples to Pears • Slipfree Shoes – Slipfree • Squelch Wellies – Squelch Wellies • The British Woodland Den Kit -The Den Kit Co
• Kushboo Soaps – Kushboo Soaps • Oil Infused Hair Turbans – Danielle Creations • Botanical Range – Fikkerts Limited • Bathing Beauty Gift Tin – Bathing Beauty
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Commemorative & collectable
• Blockbuster – Big Potato Games • Beatrix Potter Baby Collection – Enesco Limited • Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak – Wow! Stuff • Mr Men Little Miss Love Couples – My Icon Story
• Sherlock Holmes – The Case of the Priceless Coin • Things to do when you are… - A Year of Dates • VE Day 75th Anniversary - Moo Cow • Woohooyoo – Woohooyoo
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• COCO Twelve bar Collection – COCO Chocolatier • Devon Coastal Negroni – Tom Savano Cocktails • Veggie Roast Dinner Kit – Ross & Ross Gifts • Gin Botanicals Tin with Silk Sari Wrap - Spice Kitchen UK
• Aromatherapy Collection – Aery • Aromatherapy Range – Blend No. 5 – Purbeck Candles • Olly – Europium World • Yvonne Ellen Stacking Candles – Wax Lyrical
• Personalised Garden Printed Hanging Slate Plaque – Personalised Memento Company • Wonderland Games Queen of Hearts Croquet • Squelch Wellies – Squelch Wellies • Year in the Garden – Garden Planner – The Great British Card Co
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• BowDangle – Wren & Rye • Colour in Animal Houses – Norfolk Industries for Disabled People • Dog Lovers Gift Range – Apples to Pears • The Haypigs! Guinea Pig Circus Range – HayPigs!
• Animal Suitcases – WITH Creative • Resteazzz – Puckator • Bubble Bath & Bubble Blowing – The Somerset Toiletry Co • Vegan Not Vegan – Bubblegum Stuff
• Anatomy Vegan Suede Cushions by Sophie Corrigan • Handmade Flat Candles – Flaty • Orbital Candle Holder – Aery • Leopard Pot Hanger – Parlane International
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• Paper Shakies – James Ellis • Pyramid Gift Boxes – Decorasian • Sophie Corrigan for Wraptious – Wraptious • Wow! You’re…Birthday Books – From You to Me
• Donuts – Sock Academy • PoM Recycled Polyester Scarves – Peace of Mind.925 • Squelch Wellies – Squelch Wellies • Yvonne Ellen Eclectic Glamour Beauty Range
• Bread Warmer – Iona Buchanan • Wooden Bladed Cheese Knife – Whispers of Wood • W&P Porter Seal Tight Containers – Stone • Wonki Ware – Clayspoon
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Design & craft • Banjo Robinson – Banjo Robinson • Citygami Berlin – Clockwork Soldier • Baby Bunny Needle Felting Kit – The Crafty Kit Company • Pocket Hearts – Berserks Glass
Festive & occasional • Christmas Planer – Wrendale Designs • Plasticine Christmas Advent Calendar – The Lagoon Group • BoHo Bride Activity Book – Talking Tables • Tree Planting Cards – Tree Wishes Festive Box – 1 Tree Cards
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The Winners and Highly Commended will be announced at a special awards ceremony on Sunday 2 February at the Inspiring Retail Stage, NEC, Spring Fair. The ceremony is free to attend and you don’t even need to be exhibiting at Spring Fair.
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Exhibition News Ambiente 2020
Head to the Living area to experience a feast for the senses Whether it’s the tactile qualities of premium textiles, the touch and feel of handmade furniture or the warmth of natural wood – the sensory experience plays a huge role in interior design products for the home or workplace. Ambiente will have around 1100 international exhibitors, who will be turning the Living area into a source of inspiration for buyers and experts in interior design, interior decoration and contract furnishing. ‘Authenticity, origin, sustainability and lifestyle trends. It’s the spirit of our time to be well informed,’ says Yvonne Engelmann, head of Living and Giving. ‘Good retailers need to have outstanding advisory skills as well as a product range that meets the precise needs of their clientèle. They also need to provide a unique general shopping experience that delivers tangible added value.’ Trade visitors who come to Ambiente will find a Living area that is full of inspiring design ideas, furniture and accessories. Ambiente’s line-up is a globally unique combination of established designer brands, selected artisan studios, young labels and classic suppliers of trends for the home and decorations.
British Trade Craft Fair The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is a firm favourite with home and gift buyers and, over the years, has built a reputation for showcasing some of the very best British arts and craft creatives with sound provenance and strong heritage values. As a curated fair, all exhibitors are selected by the organisers who have over 35 years’ experience in the industry. It runs from 4-7 April 2020 at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. The BCTF have recently launched a new website along with a new online catalogue making it even easier for buyers to purchase work before, during and after the event. Handmade British craft has become very popular with retail buyers and the fair organisers have reported an increase of 22% in buyer attendance in 2019.
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When: 7-11 February 2020 Where: Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany Call: 01483 483 983 Email: info@uk.messefrankfurt.com Visit: ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
IHGF Delhi Fair Organised by India’s Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), the 49th edition of IHGF Delhi Fair offers unique styles and quality products in home, lifestyle, fashion and textiles. This year the focus is on sustainability IHGF Delhi Fair offers anything and everything tangible, to make a house a home. This edition showcased home textiles and furnishing featuring contemporary styles, regional nuances and zealously practiced weaving traditions of India. Art metalware, EPNS ware, wood carvings, furniture and accessories, glassware, fashion jewellery and accessories, hand-printed textiles, shawls, stoles and scarves, embroidered goods, lace, toys, houseware, decorative, gifts and general handicrafts, home textiles and home accessories, candles and incense, pottery, terracotta and ceramics, nautical instruments, Christmas and floral decorations, dried flowers and potpourri, handmade paper products, crafts made of leather, lacquer, marble were some of
the varieties on display. The exhibition of decorative objects, dimensional art, vases, wall brackets, frames and mirrors, vintage toys, relic replicas, alongside houseware, furniture and woodcraft in varied textures, forms and shades as well as a plethora of textile crafts and home furnishing, was all about well curated compelling pieces, honest materials, craftsmanship and designs.
All exhibitors join the BCTF’s mentoring programme from day one and understand how supplying trade customers works. Prices vary from just a few pounds to items designed for higher budgets, and many exhibitors can work on commission ranges for specific themed exhibitions and promotional events. Show organiser, Margeret Bunn, says: ‘Research has shown that the consumer appetite for authentic British products is running at an all-time high, as people look to support more local, sustainable businesses and seek beautifully designed products which they know are of sound provenance. ‘This research is backed up by strong anecdotal feedback the organisers are receiving from retailers visiting the show and followers on our social media sites. If ever there was a time to support our heritage industries and designermakers, then this is it!’ The are no mass market or imported goods on display at BCTF, only authentic items from exhibitors who are guaranteed to be working from Great Britain or Ireland. bctf.co.uk
Fact File When: 15-19 April 2020 Where: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida Expressway, Delhi NCR Email: visitors@epch.com Visit: epch.com
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Licensing News The Tiger Who Came to Tea Museums & Galleries launch a comprehensive range of stationery and gifts featuring author Judith Kerr’s iconic book. This deepens their strength in classic post-war British children’s literature, after the success of Paddington Bear, Guess How Much I Love You, Roald Dahl, Bagpuss, and Miffy, as well as developing a strategy of creating a suite of products working in concert for each property. Published by HarperCollins since 1968, Judith Kerr’s first book was The Tiger Who Came to Tea, which has sold over five million copies and has never been out of print. M&G’s range consists of four Tiger cards in its long-running The Illustrators range, a selection of boxed notelets and hang-pack social stationery, a writing set, journals and notebooks, a magnetic notepad, gift packaging (wrap, bags and tissue), a bamboo travel mug, an HB pencil set, and bookmarks.
House of Turnowsky x Art Cushions The companies have announced a collaboration, seeing House of Turnowsky’s unique designs across a range of cushions, lampshades and deckchairs, all of which are exclusive in the UK to Art Cushions. It will be the biggest album of designs that Art Cushions have launched to date, with over fifty patterns available across the luxurious home accessories. Mark Turner, Owner, Art Cushions said: ‘The classic timeless style of Turnowsky’s designs will, we believe, be widely welcomed in the interiors sector.’ The licensing agreement has been brokered in the UK on behalf of House of Turnowsky by UK Licensing Agency, This is Iris.
Elf on the Shelf’s success with Kellogg’s The company collaborated with the cereal company for a second year to feature the cheeky characters on six million cereal boxes in the run up to Christmas. The partnership also included a competition to win one of nearly 1000 prizes, each valued at £80, seeing over half a million entries - 60,000 entries past last year’s grand total. Moreover, during one week in November, the promotion had over 96,000 entries, which is the highest number of entries ever for a Kellogg’s UK promotion.
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Ladies in lavender The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the arrival in 2020 of the RHS Flower Blooms Lavender Garden collection of toiletries and accessories – the latest range in a highly successful RHS partnership with leading British beauty and fine toiletries company Heathcote & Ivory. This collection, the third in the RHS Flower Blooms series, contains shower gel, scented soap, body lotion and hand cream as well as a set of three hand creams and a weekend away bag containing body wash and body lotion. Accessories include garden drawer liners, pillow mist and a lavender-filled eye mask. All the items in the collection offer bespoke formulations blended with botanical extracts of wisteria and lilac with Lavandula essential oil.
British home and giftware manufacturer, My Gifts Trade, is at the centre of a wonderful new collaboration between Marie Curie and iconic British brand, i like birds. The new licensed collection will feature a charming daffodil and Blue Tit design created by i like birds founder, Stuart Cox, exclusively for Marie Curie. Ten per cent of the proceeds from every piece sold will be donated to the charity, helping them continue to provide care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones. Marie Curie is a charity very close to Stuart’s heart, as his own mum was cared for in a hospice. ‘They managed to turn what should have been the worst days of my life into a beautiful celebration of her life,’ he says. ‘The hospice let her go out in a gentle and graceful way, with views of the birds from her window.’
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RETAIL INTERVIEW: The Piece Hall, Halifax
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Nicky, what is your career journey to becoming CEO of The Piece Hall? After a 15-year award-winning career in advertising and media, where I worked on Tesco’s transformation and then with BT and other international brands, I was asked to move into the field of Government policy which led to my journey into regeneration. I now live in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where my husband was born after travelling up here for a temporary six-month stay to support family members who were ill. That temporary stay has now become 14 years, as I fell instantly for God’s Own Country! My family have strong links to Bradford and the area as my ancestor is the composer Delius. My aunt recently confirmed that the family fortunes that included Bendicks chocolates were founded on the wool trade and it is extremely likely that they traded here at The Piece Hall, which is a bit spooky. I loved The Piece Hall the first time I
saw it. There was real pride taken in the design and building of it and that spirit continues today. When I found out that the Council and National
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As the world’s only surviving example of an intact eighteenth-century cloth hall, The Piece Hall in Halifax reopened in 2017 after a £19m revamp. Since then, this retail destination has welcomed over six million visitors through its doors to shop, eat and socialise. Editor Sally Norton caught up with Nicky Chance-Thompson, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, to learn about the West Yorkshire venue’s history, renovation and plans for the future
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Paul White Lottery Heritage Fund intended to transform the space, I asked if I could help. I became a Trustee of the newly-formed The Piece Hall Trust and went onto be the Chief Executive in 2017. Can you explain how this fabulous renovation project come about? The Piece Hall is the UK’s own Eiffel Tower and we need to start thinking of it as such. It’s been at the heart of Halifax life for nearly 250 years. Over the last century, The Piece Hall has been used in a range of ways including playing host to large Victorian spectacles and a wholesale market. In the last few decades the building had fallen into decline until, in 2012, Calderdale MBC recognised that this important historical asset required to meet the needs of 21st century businesses, customers and visitors and an extensive redevelopment would be needed. The Piece Hall is a really good example of where heritage can be used as the currency of the future. In 2012, the Council successfully applied for co-funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund that enabled them to start the transformation in earnest. In 2014, The Piece Hall closed to the public, and an ambitious conservation and build programme commenced which included the careful restoration of the 18th century stonework and the upgrade of infrastructure and services to convert the original 315 units (once used for storing cloth) into exceptional retail and public facilities. The building then re-opened to the public on Yorkshire Day, 1 August 2017, marking a new era for The Piece Hall as a contemporary leisure, retail, cultural and heritage destination.
‘The Piece Hall is a really good example of where heritage can be used as the currency of the future’ What’s on offer to visitors? In addition to our incredible range of independent retailers, The Piece Hall is fast becoming a ‘must visit’ destination for food and drink and we showcase an incredible range of independent local culinary talent, including The Trading Rooms, The Bakery and Blondin’s Ice Cream Parlour. There’s also The Deli, Elder, Just Gaia, Leaf, G’s Cakes, Spogs and Spice, and The Chocolate Box. We also have more than 60 gin brands available at Gin Lane and I’d recommend a visit to The Wine
Barrel, which matches wines from all over the world with delicious desserts. We also offer an annual programme of events which is building every year and has included breath-taking sculpture, independent food festivals and live music plus major cultural spectacles such as ‘Zara’, which saw a giant puppet in the courtyard, and ‘FierS a Cheval’ – a magical herd of inflatable white horses from French outdoor theatre specialists Compagnie des Quidams. Visitors can also enjoy our free heritage tours with our wonderful team of expert volunteer guides. Is there a typical visitor? It really varies. We get a lot of local people from Halifax who love having The Piece Hall on their doorstep and have come to view it as their favourite place to meet, eat and shop. There are also regular visitors from Manchester, Leeds and wider Yorkshire. Of the six million visitors to The Piece Hall since its reopening, over 80,000 have
So it’s more than just a retail destination? Over 84% people interviewed by Visit Calderdale in 2018 said The Piece Hall was the main reason for their visit to the area. We have great theatres, markets, bars and restaurants and some great architecture set in stunning countryside. Anne Lister or ‘Gentleman Jack’ as she was known, lived here in Shibden Hall and you can visit her home and perhaps try one of the walks she took. Gifts Today 23
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brought a significant benefit to the town with many people naming it as the best thing about the whole area. Bucking national trends, the overall value of tourism in Calderdale in 2018 was £348.9 million – up 1.4% from the previous year. Historic England consider The Piece Hall to be ‘the most successful renewal project of its time’ with an exemplar business model. How many people are employed by The Piece Hall, in the running of it? The Piece Hall Trust employs 24 full time staff who are dedicated to ensuring that the building is safe and attractive to all visitors. The team covers a range of day-to-day functions including events, finance, heritage tourism and learning, tenant management, visitor management, fundraising, marketing and media and facilities management. In addition, Piece Hall Enterprises employs 21 people to run and manage the four outlets we own, including a large restaurant, deli, ice-cream parlour, function rooms and a Welcome Centre.
also showcase a fabulous range of crafters and markers, with bespoke gifts at Hudson Belle or The Yorkshire Soap Company; original art and art wares at Too Nice to Use, and homewares and handicraft items at Brown Paper Packages, Mystical & Magical and Creative Crystals to name just a few. We also have a number of specialist shops include Replicar - the finest emporium of collectable die-cast vehicles; Totally Awesome, which stocks a range of quality games, puzzles, toys and A Piece Of Christmas - a year round festive-themed shop.You can even buy an experiential gift and book a trip to our very own Escaporium featuring two uniquely themed escape rooms.
There are two floors of retail outlets – how many shops in total? We currently have 35 retail outlets and eight food and drink outlets - and several of those businesses have already expanded since opening at The Piece Hall. All our shops are now full, and we have a waiting list of around 30 businesses that want to come in and join us.
come from overseas from as far as Australia, America, China, Thailand, Iceland, Canada and many more countries, all making a special trip just to visit Halifax and The Piece Hall. We have celebrated the major milestone of six million visitors in under three years since re-opening, far exceeding our original target of 1.6 million visitors per year. It’s amazing. And we are delivering a great return on investment. We commissioned an independent report created by Bradshaw Advisory - using the official HM Treasury ‘Green Book’ approach - that revealed that to date The Piece Hall has generated over £26m to the local economy with an anticipated conservative estimate of an ongoing £12m per year, which is just incredible. It is no wonder that in a local survey eight out of ten local people thought The Piece Hall has
What sort of mix of merchandise is there across these stores? We’ve such an eclectic mix that covers beauty, homeware, fashion, toys, books, vinyl and so much more. We’ve got a brilliant range of unique homewares, from retro and vintage furniture and collectables at Al’s Emporium, to fabrics at Gingerbread. The Rug and Table Shop is the place to pick up beautiful bespoke rugs and handcrafted tables, and the family-run Harvey’s of Halifax is filled with brands including Molton Brown, Cath Kidson and Neom Organics. Fashionistas can head to Joseph Chance, House of 925, Eden Keshia or Jitterbug Jean, and you’ll find both high street and designer kids clothes at Shop 4 Little Horrors. We’ve got a fantastic range of jewellery and accessories at Jewella and Bottomley’s Eyewear Boutique. Culture vultures are catered for by independent book shop, The Book Corner or you can pick up a piece of original artwork from The Yorkshire Gallery. What about gifts? The Handmade Gift Shop stocks 30 crafters, artists, designers, all handmade in Yorkshire. One of the best things about The Piece Hall is the number of places you can pick up a bespoke, one-off gift, for example a personalised piece of art at Custard Create; a one-off piece of jewellery from third-generation jeweller, Leon K Dewhurst; an unusual caricature or cartoon from Off The Wall or rare vinyl and limited-edition artwork at Loafers, our fantastic record shop and café. We
What makes it such a special place? We’ve developed a retail and leisure model that is showing promising signs for the future with our tenants flourishing in the digital age, combining online sales with probably the best showcase space around. It’s an inspiring place to work and I think all our traders feel like they’re part of something very special. Plans for 2020? We’ve so much going on this year, from incredible one-off spectacles and site-specific sculpture installations, to big-name music, food and sporting occasions, family fun days, workshops and outdoor screenings and in May, the Tour de Yorkshire returns to The Piece Hall for the third consecutive year. We’ve also got some fantastic live music events this June and July with big names already announced, including Richard Hawley, Kaiser Chiefs, The Specials and Shed 7, followed by a Festival of Play throughout the summer to keep everyone busy over the holidays, ending with a season of open-air cinema screenings.
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5th - 7th April 2020 The iconic fair for British design-led giftware. Register as a buyer via our website. www.bctf.co.uk
Spring Fair
Spring into Spring Fair With 2500+ exhibitors, 17 curated sectors and three revamped content areas, it’s time to head to the re-edited Spring Fair
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pring Fair, the number one sourcing destination for home and gift retail, is set to inspire and invigorate visitors with new-for-2020 features, theatre areas and focuses. Recognising that consumers’ needs and wants are evolving, the Spring Fair layout has been re-edited to help visitors identify opportunities to ramp up their retail business and fuel greater sales and profits. Existing to fuel retail and enable the industry to make and meet its market, the show promises to be market-fresh, people-connected, on-future and scale-certain. Just one of the significant changes planned for Spring Fair 2020, backed by a major investment programme from organisers Hyve Group, is a transformational reshuffle of the show floor to form two distinct sourcing destinations – Gifts and Home & Living. This follows a successful re-edit of Autumn Fair 2019, which created a renewed look-and-feel for the must-attend marketplace for product discovery.
Market-fresh ideas and insights Across five days and three stages, visitors will be treated to fresh retail sector insights from worldrenowned industry innovators and disruptors. For the duration of the show, Spring Fair’s Inspiring Retail Stage, Design and Source Stage and Retail Skills Theatre will become home to the best ideas in retail. Hosting insightful seminars, celebrity Q&As and expert panel discussions covering hot topic issues from sustainability, customer experience, and the ever-increasing move towards hybrid retailing will be the Inspiring Retail Stage. Major industry keynote speakers from John Lewis, Selfridges, Google, PWC and Mintel will be joining show trend partners Colour Hive to share their successes with the audience. Covering the essential must-know tips, tricks and best practices for the retail industry in 2020 will be the speakers of the ever-popular Retail Skills Theatre. Located in Hall 2, the stage will host a number of educational speakers focusing on delivering practical insights for everyone from fledgling start-up retailers to established online indies looking to improve their offering. Amongst the speakers will be management coaches, HR experts, digital consultants and PR strategists with Google Digital Garage running a series of workshops within this theatre.
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Exhibitors say… ‘We always learn something important we would never have learned by staying at home.’
Charlotte Gillan, MD, Classic Canes.
‘Spring Fair feels fresh and exciting after January, the dullest month of the year, and we finally get to show off the new designs that we’ve been working on for seven or eight months.’
Sarah Watmore, owner, Miss Milly
of the creative design process that brands and retailers must go through before they take those new products to manufacture. To support this, The Design and Source Stage will feature as part of the show’s all-new Sourcing area in Hall 18. Speakers will give insight-led talks on how visitors can get one-step ahead of market rivals in 2020 by looking beyond the UK’s borders for the best and most competitively priced products. They’ll also address the latest design practices and inspiration sources, as well as educate visitors about more practical issues such as product lifecycle management and sourcing techniques.
Sustainability-focused The show will also continue to help businesses drive more sustainable changes, encouraging buyers to think about not only the price and quality of a product but of its environmental impact. Buyers will have the opportunity to meet with thousands of potential new suppliers who will challenge them to adopt new products that will win plaudits from consumers. As part of a commitment to help visitors make positive and sustainable changes to their business model, the show will play host to a new sustainability trail which will make it easier than ever before for visitors to connect with ethically and environmentally conscious suppliers.
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Q&A Julie Driscoll Ahead of Spring Fair, Sally Norton caught up with Hyve Group Regional Director for Spring & Autumn Fair to discover about the show’s re-edit, the issue of sustainability, and more Spring Fair has had a re-edit for 2020. What are the key elements of this redesign and how will it benefit visitors?
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As we begin the new decade, we recognise that the retail industry isn’t the same sector it was at the beginning of 2019, let alone at the start of the last decade. In this spirit, we’ve totally revamped the Spring Fair offering for 2020. Following a similar and successful re-edit of Autumn Fair 2019, we’ve completely overhauled the show floor layout to create two dedicated buying locations – Gifts and Home & Living. Across both destinations there will be 16 carefully curated show sectors filled with new exhibitors, product ranges and business opportunities. Spring Fair’s re-edit will help visitors to gain insight into the kinds of products that are likely to captivate attention-poor consumers, as well as help them to better realise the cross-buying opportunities that can enable them to diversify their offering to customers.
How should visitors best navigate the new layout? Alongside our Little Black Book, we’ve also updated our matchmaking and personal show-planning platform – the Spring Fair Match app. We know how
time-poor visitors can be when they come to Spring Fair, but with Spring Fair Match we’re enabling more streamlined networking and a tailored AI-driven system for connecting visitors with the exhibitors and products most relevant for them. At the touch of a button, visitors will also have access to the all-new interactive floorplan, making it easier than ever to navigate the new layout. In addition, as part of our collaboration with trend consultants Colour Hive, all of Spring Fair’s sectors will have their own unique identifying colour scheme. These colours will fill the entrances, carpets and signage and will be key in helping visitors to navigate the show. Visitors also shouldn’t forget to scan the Pinterest boards in the entrances for inspirational product and trend insights. Also, with the introduction of a pocket map for onsite, it’s fair to say we have a few things to help visitors’ experiences be as smooth and streamlined as possible!
How important is the issue of sustainability at the show? Over the past few years many in the sector have been struck by the groundswell of demand from consumers for more responsibly sourced and sustainable products and business models. Retailers have begun to respond. But there’s so much more we could be doing, not only because pushing for greater sustainability
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For 2020 the show will be unlimited by international borders for the first time, with the introduction of a new Sourcing sector. With visitors having some amazing successes with the Sourcing hall at Autumn Fair 2019, we wanted to bring the same concept to Spring Fair, albeit on an even bigger scale. The new hall will give buyers the opportunity to explore markets outside of the UK and make connections with the best manufacturers from key sourcing regions around the world. All without the need to spend excessive amounts on travelling to those destinations.
Highlights of the theatre line-up?
presents a unique business opportunity for our exhibitors, but also because it’s the right thing to do. This year’s show will help eco-conscious visitors to understand where their efforts would be best placed and what alternative products can help them to make a difference. As part of this, we’ll be playing host to a dedicated at-show sustainability trail that will make it easier than ever before for visitors to connect with ethically and environmentally conscious suppliers. We want to highlight the brands that are striving to do their part to future-proof the retail sector. Ahead of the show, visitors can visit our website and view exhibitors’ sustainability stories, their initiatives, pledges for the year and the sustainable products they will be showcasing. We’re also working to expand the show’s sustainability advocacy initiative with the launch of our Power of One Transparency Award – created to support, encourage and highlight brands who are making positive supply chain decisions and those that have established rigorous ethical standards to help protect the planet.
Club, which is designed to recognise and reward loyal visitors, as well as make their show experiences more memorable.
Why should buyers visit the show this year? Spring Fair is the season’s best opportunity to source 2020-21’s biggest products in gift retail with around 2500 exhibitors across all sectors. It’s the most effective way to engage with the largest group of influential exhibitors and product trendsetters in the UK and European retail sourcing markets. As a show, it’s come to prove itself to be truly indispensable to the retail community – it’s vital for visitors looking to plan their year ahead. It’s the perfect chance to meet your market. There is no other show like it.
Where to start?! We always pride ourselves at Spring & Autumn Fair for our agenda-setting seminar programmes, so picking out ‘highlights’ can be a tall order. We have three theatres, including the allnew Design & Source Stage. 2020 is going to be a particularly special show however with both Mary Berry and Mary Portas leading the line-up. We’re really looking forward to Mary Berry’s Q&A on the Inspiring Retail stage – she’ll be discussing how following her passion for cooking has opened doors and surprising opportunities throughout her career. Mary Portas will be back by popular demand, following her well-received fireside chat at Autumn Fair last year. She’ll be talking about the values she explores in her latest book, Work like a Woman. Its not all about the celebrities though – we have some incredible brand speakers from the likes of Waitrose, Oliver Bonas, Selfridges and Monsoon. They’ll be covering off all the essential, on-future and scale-certain trends you need to know about in 2020.
On a personal level, what are you most looking forward to? No matter what corner of the retail market you’re souring for, trends drive everything at Spring Fair. So this year I’m really excited to be able to work with our show trend partners Colour Hive again. Having been a hit with visitors at Autumn Fair, the colour trend experts will be back for Spring Fair to explore what shades and tones will be catching the eye of consumers throughout the year.
What’s new at the show? What isn’t new? As part of our ‘Hello New!’ 2020 show theme, we’ve refreshed and re-edited so much of the show. We have new features across the show, including the Party Playground, Barista Bar, Winter Wonderland Café and an all-new Sourcing Sector. We’ve been working really hard since Spring Fair 2019 to reassess how we can ensure that the show really caters to the demands of the industry. One of the highlights for Spring Fair 2020 will be the introduction of The Club Platinum, our Hosted Buyers programme. We know that Spring Fair can be a hectic time for buyers and the pressure is often on to find the best new products for the whole year ahead in just four days. That’s what’s behind the decision to launch The Club Platinum. With the new programme, qualifying visitors will have the very best of the show brought to them, ensuring that they are able to get face-to-face time with the right suppliers and make the most of their show experience. As part of this we’ll be hosting speed-networking sessions to help make the buying experience a more efficient one. We have also revamped our VIP programme, The Gifts Today 29
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GT COVER STORY: Price’s Candles
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From fresh springtime fragrances to light summer scents, from soft autumnal favourites to celebratory Christmas scene-setters, Price’s Candles offer it all. Founded back in 1830, this loved heritage company continues to ‘make scents’ in 2020
f you’re looking for home fragrance to last the whole year through, head to Price’s Candles’ stand at Spring Fair. Here you will find a wealth of collections and fragrances to appeal to all your customers for all 366 days of this year (including 29 February, as it’s a leap year). Spring, summer, autumn and winter – Price’s Candles have got it all covered.
New Fresh Air Limited Edition fragrances
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hile Price’s Candles may be known to many as a heritage brand, with a history dating back to 1830 and a Royal Warrant for Her Majesty the Queen, they are now known to a whole new generation as a company that offers fresh, contemporary candles. The Fragrance Collection, launched in 2018, makes sure of that. Including the three additions launching this September, the fashionable Fragrance Collection boasts 36 different scents across the fragrance families of fruity, floral, sweet, woody, spicy and fresh. Accompanied by bold, brightly coloured, contemporary designs, all made with the highest quality waxes and fragranced throughout. All scents in this Collection are available in three different size jars, a tin and as a reed diffuser. Start the year with fresh scents of Sweet Pear and Melon, taking some time to yourself with Spa Moments, featuring base notes of chamomile and lavender. As the weather starts to warm and thoughts turn to travel, try out Argan, with its nutty vanilla and amber scents, or Coconut with its memories of sun cream and tropical beaches.
Check out the two new Limited Edition fragrances for the spring/summer seasons and beyond. Both work with the company’s unique Odourfoyl technology to eliminate odours rather than just masking them.
Linen Fresh
Like clean sheets blowing in the breeze on a warm summer’s day, this scent has extracts of cotton flowers and jasmine.
Tropical Fusion
A fruity cocktail or mouth-watering mango and sweet papaya.
Both fragrances are available in jars and the Linen Fresh as a 100ml diffuser.
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The Fragrance Collection line-up
Did you know?
All visitors to Price’s Candles’ stand at Spring Fair will receive a free candle tin in Pink Grapefruit. Take the newest additions to their 2020 Christmas Fragrance Collection as an example. Joining scents of Enchanted Forest, Seasonal Delights and Gingerbread, will be three new fragrances to create a wonderfully festive ambience in your home.
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rice’s Candles are known for their expansive range that covers everything from unscented to scented ranges, tealights to reed diffusers, classic dining and church candles to the ever-popular citronella range. However, the company is always looking forward, adding new scents and products to tempt customers of all lifestyles, ages and budgets.
his captivating fragrance conjures images of an inkyblue velvet sky with moonlight pooling onto snowy woodland. The top notes of bergamot blend magically with base notes of patchouli to bring a mystical, intense scent that enchants the senses.
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ill your home with the indulgent scent of Chocolate Truffle. This rich, smooth fragrance has top notes of hazelnut, a luxurious heart of chocolate and base notes of creamy vanilla. A truly tantalising treat.
Large Jar Candle. This is the ultimate candle for fragrance fans. Its classic shape and substantial size means that you can enjoy your favourite candle for longer – up to 150 hours of burn time. Medium Jar Candle. The medium jar is the perfect size for any home. Busting with colour and fragrance, it is simple yet stunning and offers up to 90 hours of burn time. Small Jar Candle. This affordable candle jar is encased in an attractive sleeve. The size is compact and perfect for gifting! Candle Tin. Price’s candle tins are packaged in a hardwearing polycarbonate case and are a great way to try out a new fragrance. The seethrough tin shows off the wax colour and flame to their best advantage. Reed Diffuser. Price’s Candles’ reed diffusers are a perfect way to constantly release a beautiful scent into any home. High quality fragrances in a beautiful box.
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Get in touch Spring Fair: Hall 3, stand J22-K23 Call: 01234 264500 Email: sales@prices-candles.co.uk Visit: prices-candles.co.uk Gifts Today 31
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Gifts galore – and lots, lots more Joe Davies
Hall 3, stand K20-L21 Joe Davies are excited to exhibit their vast giftware range at the Spring Fair 2020, where they will launch many new exciting ranges of jewellery, fashion accessories and gifts. They are also looking forward to showing off their spacious and welcoming stand in a brand new position. Although the company sell to different sectors in the industry, they specialise in selling to the independent retailer. Joe Davies pride themselves on excellent customer service for which they have won 17 awards over recent years and with over 100 years of trading experience it’s no surprise they are industry leaders. The Equilibrium Collection from Joe Davies is a runaway success and a very popular brand with all the retailers. There is an extensive range of beautiful fashion and sentiment jewellery alongside many fashion accessories. Equilibrium scarves are well known for their beautiful designs and fantastic retail pricing. The assorted bee collection of spring scarves is bang on trend with its metallic gold bee on fashionable coloured backgrounds. These trendy scarves come in a selection of pretty colours such as sunny yellow, sky blue and striking black. A key part of Equilibrium is the bag collection that is available in a selection of styles, materials and designs. Hot for spring/summer are their fabulous woven linen look and rattan holiday bags. A standout collection is in navy and cream and with nautical stripe, anchors and pretty florals - sure to be a hit. Equilibrium has fast become a trusted brand for jewellery offering quality, great retail pricing and great design. There is still a buzz around bees! This elegant bee range is stylish with silver plated wings and the striking yellow and black bee colours and includes bracelets, earrings and necklaces - ideal to mix into a Mother’s Day offering for this busy trading season. As well as their jewellery Joe Davies sell a great range of sentiment product. They have a huge selection of photo frames, wall plaques and table plaques in great home decor colours. Sentiment will always be a great selling gift and this striking glitter words collection will make a sparkling display. Popular selling family and friends’ sentiments are combined with silver glitter to make a great contemporary statement. There are photo frames, table plaques and hanging hearts, so plenty to choose from. Capturing and keeping memories is something that the end consumer likes to do so, to make it easy for the retailer, Joe Davies have developed some beautiful generic photo albums and frames. Elegant and simple, finished with silver foil captions on a clean white background and all designed in the UK. Customer service is at the heart of everything Joe Davies do whether it is their minimum order value of £100 for nationwide delivery or the trademark little and often ordering system there will always be a warm welcome from the staff on their new stand in Hall 3.
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9000+ lines Widdop & Co
Hall 4 stand L20, L10-M11, K10-L11, M01 This year Widdop & Co have relocated their stand to sit between the Christmas and main gifting halls. This is the perfect place for them to showcase the full extent of what they have to offer – all of their 9000+ lines. The Santa’s Workshop Christmas collection contains over 2000 products, and they wanted to be able to show them using some theatre. Their 23 brands all have their own stories, so they have chosen to allocate larger areas to properly allow brands like Bambino, Amore and Santa’s Workshop to shine. Visitors will get a little stand guide and they are hiring extra help to point people in the right direction and ensure that they get the most out of their visit. Widdop are launching 1500 new products for spring/summer 2020. Celebrations unveils two new birthday collections: Oh Happy Day! is a colourful, affordable and fun collection perfect for card shops, while Milestones uses more classic silver plated and aluminium finishes. Memorial range Thoughts Of You introduces 100 new items including weatherproof graveside cards with original poetry. Home brand Hestia welcomes five new looks, following the year’s most vital interior trends. And Widdop’s exclusive Disney wedding range Happily Ever After will be one to watch this season. Their range of counter and floor standing display solutions is also widely expanded. They are all available as quantity promotions with the stand free. Top tip: Be organised. Do your planning in advance and make sure you book appointments. Use the little black book and plan your route.
Call: 0161 688 1226 Email: sales@widdop.co.uk Visit: widdop.co.uk
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Liberty Candles are the exclusive distributor for Candle Warmers in the UK & Ireland Liberty Candles & Marvel Fragrances Company Ltd. www.libertycandles.co.uk • brad@candlewarmers.com • 01942 677 448
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So collectable Enesco
Hall 3/3A, stand D20 Wonder Woman figurine To celebrate the launch of its DC Haute Couture collection, Enesco is proud to present a brand new Wonder Woman figurine, depicting the Super Hero in her iconic costume. With a red bodice, blue skirt and long flowing cape, Wonder Woman’s long raven hair is swept off her face with a golden tiara featuring her red star crest. A hero piece in every sense of the word in the new DC Haute Couture collection, the Wonder Woman Figurine is available to order along with other figurines including Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Supergirl.
Department 56 additions Enesco is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to present its latest Wizarding World additions to its growing Department 56 collection. Expanding the incredibly realistic, accurately scaled Harry Potter Village range, Enesco is introducing Gringotts Bank and the Ukrainian Ironbelly Dragon Figurines. For the fan looking for something completely different, Enesco unveils a unique interpretation of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. All three are set to be big hits with fans of the Wizarding World.
New homeware collection in the UK ‘Our Name is Mud’ is set to be a big hit, with its range of on-trend mugs featuring lively colours, quirky sayings that are sure to raise a smile, and quality sculpted handles taking design inspiration from the theme of each piece. New into the collection is the Flamingo Mug, featuring a depiction of the pink bird, with its long neck extending to form the handle. Other pieces in the collection include the
Mermaid, Narwhal, T-Rex, Unicorn and Kraken Mugs, each with the designs forming the function of the piece, and complete with inspirational sayings.
Disney Villains vinyl figurines Thanks to Enesco and their pairing with American folk cartoon artist, Miss Mindy, the characters your customers love-to-hate are being brought to life like never before, through the contemporary gift retailer’s growing collectable figurine range, featuring a unique twist on the iconic Disney brand – The World of Miss Mindy Presents Disney. New into the collection are a range of Disney Villain vinyls, with the Miss Mindy Cruella de Vil Vinyl Figurine set to be a hero piece, as production on a live-action prequel to Disney 101 Dalmatians starring Emma Stone in the title role heads into production this winter. Featuring her wild black and white hair, bright green eyeshadow and a cape made of black and white spots, her lips are pursed and eyebrows raised, as if plotting her next wicked plan. Other characters included in the Series 4 collection are Miss Mindy Oogie Boogie Vinyl Figurine, Miss Mindy Maleficent Vinyl Figurine, Miss Mindy Evil Queen Vinyl Figurine, and Miss Mindy Queen of Hearts Vinyl Figurine.
Call: 01228 404022 Email: uksales@enesco.co.uk Visit: enesco.co.uk
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Classic characters Rainbow Designs Ltd Hall 5, stand H10-J11
Feeling Fresh Lang’s
Hall 3, stand J20-K21 The new decade of 2020 sees the launch of many new collections for Lang’s. There is something for everyone with their exclusive hand painted wildlife artwork, home décor ranges, gifts for friends and family including a new birthday range, more regional options and of course, not forgetting their classic collections of which they are especially well known for the wonderful woolly wonders that are sheep.
Kitchen textiles They are excited to launch their brand new range of kitchen textiles. Items include: oven gloves, tea towels, tea cosies and large shopper bags. These designs all coordinate with other items within the ranges, so you can create a coherent display with maximum impact.
Beautiful bees You will be buzzing with joy when you see the full collection in all its glory with the hand painted artwork used across a variety of wood, textile and ceramic products, beautiful by name and nature.
Life is better in the garden With pretty floral and wildlife inspired pieces, sitting alongside some simple and easy fun slogan signs. The plant pot hangers are already a winning line.
Dragonfly A home decor collection inspired by the stunning dragonfly. They have created some stand out pieces for the home that also become great to give as gifts for special friends and family. The soft tones of grey and turquoise really bring this story to life.
Get organised Whether you are already a pro or new to the whole concept, this fun range in easy greys and natural wood finishes will ensure you look the part whilst adding a little humour to the household chores. All their designs come from their talented and passionate team. They listen and learn from their customers and thank you for your feedback and continued support.
Call: 01332 340927 Email: sales@richardlang.co.uk Visit: richardlang.co.uk Instagram: lang_and _son
There will be a host of exciting, new and beautiful gift collections on display from The Home of Classic Characters at Spring Fair this year. Alongside the ever-popular Paddington Bear and Disney’s Classic Winnie the Pooh ranges there will be stunning new collections from Peter Rabbit, Guess How Much I Love You, Miffy and the new addition, Snoopy. The beautiful new nostalgic Peter Rabbit Signature Collection has been created to help parents and grandparents share happy memories and traditional values of their own childhood with their children. These beautiful keepsake infant toys in ring rattle, comforter and soft toy formats show Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny in their most traditional form, creating heirlooms for generations to come. Rainbow Designs are welcoming back Snoopy to the Rainbow Family. 2020 will see the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of iconic Peanuts brand and in celebration the Home of Classic Characters will launch two distinct Snoopy collections. The ‘Everyone Loves Snoopy’ range features high quality classic soft toys of Charles Schulz’ much-loved iconic characters including a super soft Cuddly Snoopy and Woodstock and a Cuddly lying down Snoopy. The beautiful My First Snoopy collection will feature Snoopy and Woodstock rattle toys, ring rattles, My First toys and a comfort blanket. These two Snoopy collections will both launch in autumn 2020. This year will also see the 65th Anniversary of Dick Bruna’s iconic white bunny, Miffy and to celebrate, Rainbow Designs are launching a beautiful new Miffy Baby collection in a stylish and contemporary navy blue striped pattern. The collection features baby soft plush infant toys that are all suitable from birth including a Comforter, Ring Rattle, Activity Book and Musical Pull Down Toy. Rainbow Designs will launch a beautiful new collection, as part of the endearing and ever-popular Guess How Much I Love You range, based on characters and sentiment from the much-loved classic children’s tale. The new sentimental gift collection includes Large Nutbrown Hare holding a stunning red heart with the iconic heart-felt message ‘I Love You to the Moon and Back’, as well as two Little Nutbrown Hare gifts, both delivering sentimental messages and presented in an illustrate plinth boxes. All are completed with a gift tag ready for personalisation. This beautiful gift collection is the perfect way to express love and ideal for special occasions including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Birthdays.
Call: 01329 227300 Visit: rainbowdesigns.co.uk
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Best of British Celebrating British-made and sourced products at Spring Fair and beyond
Advice for life Angelic Hen Ltd Hall 4, stand H30 Sayings, mottos and life advice – they’re all available at Angelic Hen. Plus there’s homemade fudge and brownies available for visitors to their stand at Spring Fair. When it comes to sayings, it’s important to listen to the older generation so Angelic Hen have done just that and discovered a wealth of lifesaving tips. As owner Mari’s mother would say: ‘Always wear clean pants in case you get run over’. Presenting the new range ‘My mother told me…’ ‘My father may not have said much but he was a keen birdwatcher on our farm in the Welsh Hills,’ says Mari. ‘Our new delightful Wild Birds and Hedgerow Flowers ranges come with key rings, signs and coasters. ‘I do think life is best spent laughing and if you want to shake off Spring Despair, we have some Terribly Funny signs inspired by family life. Designed to make you smile.’ Also check out: • Jolly Useful Keyrings for practical people. • Tailor-made gifts for the Scottish, Irish, Welsh and English. As well as Welsh language gifts and bespoke designs. All products are hand painted and printed in the wilds of the Wye Valley or, as they like to say, ‘Hen Made’.
Call: 01600 891572 Email: mari@angelichen.com Visit: angelichen.com
Get the buzz
The Great British Bee Co Hall 4, stand G97 The Great British Bee Co have gone from strength to strength since winning Bath Body & Home Fragrance Gift of the Year in 2018 at their launch trade show. Spring Fair 2020 sees their return with new additions to their Hand Care and Home Fragrance offering and a new Raw Honey Bar Soap range that has been formulated to be free from palm oil or its derivatives, sulphates, parabens and is plastic-free. The Hampshire-based company supplies into a nationwide network of stockists that includes independent gift shops, garden centres and cultural institutions. Their 100% British sourcing policy guarantees support for UK seed oil growers and bee farmers. All their products are designed to celebrate and support the British countryside. Ten percent of profits go to UK Honey Bee research.
Email: hello@greatbritishbeeco.com Visit: greatbritishbeeco.com
British bites
Hames Chocolates Hames Chocolates, the experts in high quality chocolate and confectionery production, are launching their first British chocolate bar range on 1 February 2020. Made with sustainably grown cocoa from Cocoa Horizons and milk from cows that graze in British meadows, the Great British Chocolate range is made in the company’s factory in Lincolnshire. The new range, which consists of a milk, white, 55% dark and 71% dark chocolate bar and come in two sizes (94g and 65g), was developed with the British palate in mind. With their own design, printing and packing facility in house, Hames Chocolates offer bespoke gifting and confectionery solutions and with an option for express delivery, businesses can also place last-minute orders. Alongside the Great British Chocolate range, Hames Chocolates’ also manufacture truffles, filled chocolates, chocolate bars, chocolate Neapolitans, Easter eggs, private label chocolates, bespoke chocolates, moulded chocolates, hollow chocolate figures and chocolate boxes, which make ideal business gifts. Find out more about Hames Chocolates or to order their delicious new chocolate range, visit their website.
hameschocolates.co.uk
English bone china
JH Designpoint Great British design on English bone china - baubles, vases, mugs and lots more. JH Designpoint specialise in designs for heritage, museums and high-end retail. They have been supplying museums and heritage shops in the UK and abroad since the 1980s. Jane Austen, wildlife, dinosaurs, botanical, architecture, history, fashion and Charles Rennie Mackintosh are among their best sellers. More new designs follow this year and no minimum order. Baubles can be supplied in high quality transparent boxes made from recycled material and fully recyclable. Any colour ribbon supplied.
Call: 0141 339 4927 Email: enquiries@ jhdesignpoint.net Visit: jhdesignpoint.net
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Design destination Candlelight Products Ltd Hall 3, stand H20-J21 Candlelight will be showcasing a number of exciting new ranges at the show. The new Flower Patch range is set to be one of the highlights of the Spring Fair this year. The range features some of the UK’s most popular flowers with an authentic appearance and in stunning pots or vases to match. This includes orchids in cream and pinks, with the option of rose gold or silver pots. The range also comprises hydrangeas, roses, ranunculus and peonies in a choice of stylish glass bowls or vases. Candlelight released its own range of succulents at the Spring Fair 2019, which has been so popular that it has been extended for 2020. The new additions include authentic fern in a grey pot, green rose cacti, round leaf succulents and aloe vera plants in a white pot and spikey leaf succulents in an attractive terracotta-colour pot. The renowned candle designer and wholesaler will be giving retailers a taste of the east at the show, with its new Chinoiserie range. This range includes stylish pink and ochre wax-filled pots and authentic designs of ridged glass bottle reed diffusers, both feature exquisite fragrances including Oriental Lily, Aromatic Shea and Oriental Flower. Also within the Chinoiserie range are a choice of three goldfooted porcelain mugs in hues of ochre, cool blue and blush. To capture the trend towards animal prints, Candlelight has released its Animal Luxe range. This includes a reed diffuser with a difference - an attractive gold leopard, complemented by black reeds and leopard print packaging. In addition, the range features a ceramic leopard’s head wax filled pot, with the option of one or two wicks, as well as the choice of three candle pots in an attractive set. All candles and reed diffusers have an attractive Midnight Pomegranate fragrance.
Continuing with the animal luxe theme, Candlelight is releasing an exciting new set of tables - featuring leopard, Buddha and parrot designs, with the choice of antique gold or antique silver. The new range also features a Buddha’s head ornament in gold on a stand, a resin parrot in gold, a stoneware teardrop and a ceramic leopard ornament. Candlelight is also focusing on the trend towards creating spa experiences at home with the launch of its new Spa Day range. This includes a new range of reed diffusers and candles that are designed to reinvigorate the senses and promote feelings of relaxation and well-being. Fragrances include Green tea and Lavender & Vanilla, with complementary packaging in cool blue/gold and peach and rose gold. Candlelight Products Ltd is one of the UK’s leading independent candle, giftware and home accessory designers and wholesalers. Candlelight Products Ltd is committed to providing a responsive service to customers, with the aim to dispatch each order within 5-7 working days of receipt. Customers can order any of the new Candle collection and the minimum order value is £150 excluding VAT. All orders are carriage paid within the UK mainland. Candlelight Products has been established since 1972 when the company started designing and manufacturing its own candles in South Yorkshire. The company has its own 150,000 sq ft distribution centre and 10,000 sq ft showroom in the UK, plus a showroom in Hong Kong serving the Far East market.
Call: 01709 723000. Visit: candlelight.co.uk
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Pantone Classic Blue
Welcome 2020 with Classic Blue Wave goodbye to Living Coral! The Pantone Colour of the Year has been named as Classic Blue, a ‘universal favourite’ described by the company as representing a ‘dependable and stable foundation to move forward to a new era.’ Lots of designers across gifting, home and jewellery categories are taking inspiration from this shade and we highlight some of the best here
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antone Colour of the Year has been announced as Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue. According to Pantone, this colour represents a dependable and stable foundation to move forward to a new era. It is said to bring calmness, confidence and connection. ‘We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-405 Classic Blue,
says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute. ‘A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Pantone 19-4052 Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking; challenging us to think more deeply, increase our perspective and open the flow of communication,” Leatrice Eiseman continues. ‘Classic Blue, is a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on.’
Elite folding cane from Classic Canes in Blue Floral Hall 1, stand N22-P23 classiccanes.co.uk
Floria Collection from Miss Milly, handpainted or made with a layer of shell over resin Hall 1, stand H21 missmilly.co.uk
Black Pepper & Amber Luxury Scented Candle, Heritage Collection by Ashleigh & Burwood Hall 4, stand B10-C11 ashleigh-burwood-trade.co.uk
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For a calm restful look, featuring this lovely blue shade, Parlane’s Wax Drop Vases make ideal gifts Hall 20, stand C20-D21 parlane.co.uk
Delft Blue stylized floral pattern incorporating 22-carat metallic gold detail on Dunoon’s popular Skye shape mug Hall 8, stand F24 dunoonmugs.co.uk
‘We are living in a time that requires trust and faith. It is this kind of constancy and confidence that is expressed by Pantone 19-405 Classic Blue, a solid and dependable blue hue we can always rely on’ Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute
Personalised Tractor Blue Swim & Kit Bag from Personalised Memento Company Hall 3/3A, stand E22-F23 personalisedmemento.co.uk
Karlsson Mr Blue Steel Rim Wall Clock, Present Time Hall 20, stand G20-H21 presenttime.com
Simply Chic Blue Scent Diffuser, a mouth-blown globe filled with British –made Bouquet fragrance oil. Hall 3/3A, stand L02 dandjglassware.co.uk
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Set of four Fiskardo coasters from Garden Trading Hall 20, stand K40-B41 gardentradingwholesale.com
Bombay Duck ceramic Japanese Radial Knob in Blue/White Hall 4, stand J30-K31 bombayduck.co.uk Gifts Today 45
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Stationery style Museums & Galleries Ltd Hall 2, stand G30-H31 Museums & Galleries head to Birmingham with their largest number of new stationery and gift product formats ever, and with established product categories thoroughly refreshed. The charge is led by M&G’s key licence, BBC Earth, with the company’s other major licences the V&A, Tate, Natural History Museum, and Matthew Williamson strongly represented, as well as featuring new licences (for stationery and gifts) The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Roald Dahl, EM Dinkel Alphabets, MinaLima Classics and Wild Press. At the higher price points are new Folding Storage Boxes and crystal Paperweights. The premium new large-format folding box can be stored and transported flat. The boxes feature stunning all-over print on the outer and the liner, and feature brass-effect label holders and magnetic closures. The crystal paperweight collection features eight designs from Matthew Williamson and the V&A, British Museum and the Natural History Museum. This new product introduces a classic, lasting gift into the M&G range. With a beautiful eye-catching image under a clear crystal dome, each paperweight is packaged in a sturdy lined box with bellyband.
Four new coloured pencil sets join the HB pencil sets launched last year. Brands include BBC Earth, Paddington Bear, Edward Lear from the V&A, and Dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum. Accompanying the boxed sets are six organic cotton pencil cases including all of the above and also the Hokusai Wave from the British Museum and a second design – a tiger print – from BBC Earth. There are three new HB pencil sets. Launched last spring and extended in the summer, M&G’s hit bamboo travel mugs collection is extended again by a further five designs. M&G’s journal and notebook collection also sees exciting developments – there are new format stitched notebooks and notebook sets, and two new magnetic memopads with incorporated pencils. Travel Journals and Perpetual Planner Diaries are new, using the format of the A5 Luxury Notebooks. A premium Ringbound organizer is new, with each organizer (four designs total) containing three tabbed sections with undated planner pages, lined pages, and dotted grid pages. There are also four new ringbound Weekly Desk Planners. An M&G long-standing favourite, their Year Planner Diaries, have been redesigned for 2020/21 to eliminate the use of plastics.
Call: 01373 461455 Email: sales@mgml.co.uk Visit: museumsgalleries.co.uk
21st Birthday for Melt Melt
Melt have been making and supplying their wonderful range of Fine Fragrance candles and Reed Diffusers for 21 years in 2020, delighting their legions of customers with high quality products and unusual scents you would not find in other products of similar description. All Melt Candles and Diffusers are crafted by hand in their own workshops in the Ribble Valley, right in the heart of the UK using materials all UKsourced. Ninety percent of ingredients are actually sourced in Lancashire, with the balance all from the UK. A truly British product. Happy Birthday Melt!
Call: 01200 443377 Email: info@themeltco.com Visit: themeltco.com 46 Gifts Today
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Candle Warmers Etc make it safe Liberty Candles Hall 3, stand N44 Liberty Candles, the exclusive distributor of Candle Warmers Etc, look forward to seeing all the old and new customers on their new position in Hall 3 Stand 3N44. Following up from the successful sales of the pluggable range in 2019 there will be versions of pluggable in Himalayan Salt lamps and Pluggable Diffusers.
Candle Warmers There will be new styles such as the 2 in 1 candle warmers that can be used to warm the jar candles or wax melts. Their lantern range will also be on show.
Airome The diffuser market has created a healthy income to all stockists as the Fragrance Market grows so look for the special offers on their Fragrance Oils ranges.
Environmental Benefits • No flame • No sooting • Candle warmers make the candles last approximately three times as long Liberty Candles also offer a full drop shipment service to all their customers and not only supply in situ images but videos for the customer to load up on their website. Remember whichever brands of candles you sell, the public want a safe candle warmer, no flame, no sooting. If you would like a 2020 brochure sent to you by email please let them know. All appliances come fitted with a UK certified three-pin plug.
Call: 01942 677448 Email: sales@libertycandles.co.uk Visit: libertycandles.co.uk 48 Gifts Today
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Flora & fauna Parlane
Hall 20, stand C20-D21 Lounging Leopards
Class glass D & J Glassware Hall 3, stand L02 D & J Glassware are looking forward to greeting visitors on their new stand at Spring Fair. As a new decade dawns, there will be lots of exciting glassware, fragrance products and home decor ideas to see. Discover for yourself why the colourful animal collections are firm favourites with stockists. See the new designs. Make time to smell the fabulous British made fragrances: available in fabulous Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays, Pot Pourri and Soy Wax Melts. Marvel at the breath-taking Tree of Life collections. David and Jocelyne assure you of a warm welcome and will be delighted to show you their colourful and imaginative designs. Don’t miss the opportunity to stock beautiful products that will ensure your customers keep coming back for more.
Call: 01953 450 280 Visit: dandjglassware.co.uk
Become tamed by Parlane’s wild safari collection full of the big five but with a special focus on big cats, especially the leopard. The beautifully poised gold felines inject a feeling of decadence and elegance in to any interior setting. Shortlisted for The Gift of Year 2020 awards, the pot hangers drape over the edge of pots and vases to help liven up your indoor flower displays and plants. The matching pot feet sit neatly underneath pots to make them more interesting whilst the beautiful leopard shelf sitter would look fantastic hanging over the edge of shelves and occasional tables. See the full spring/ summer 2020 collection and celebrate Parlane’s 50th anniversary with a glass of bubbly at Spring Fair.
Flamboyant Pampas Get creative by adding Parlane’s real pampas grass to your floral displays. Available in two colourways, natural and blush pink, there’s nothing to rival the feathery, textured heads of this grass. They have an incredibly soft texture but their flamboyant form provides amazing drama. Parlane have attached the real heads to artificial stems to provide greater flexibility and make them sturdier and more practical to work with. Pampas grass is perfect for tall vases but for the more ambitious it is the perfect medium to create superb floral sculptures. Experience how Parlane have creatively displayed their comprehensive range of floral stems and greenery, alongside the rest of the spring/summer 2020 collection, at Spring Fair. Alternatively, visit their fantastic flagship showroom in the Cotswolds or their new showroom in Leeds, based conveniently off the M1 motorway.
Call: 01451 812700 Email: sales@parlane.co.uk Visit: parlane.co.uk
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Scent-sational places Home County Candle Co. Hall 4, stand G48
Bringing the UK’s most beautiful places to life through scent Following a fantastic 2019, and having more than trebled their number of stockists, selling into garden centres, multi-site retailers and independents, the Home County Candle Co. aim to broaden their reach even further in 2020, with the launch of new counties to their already expansive range of luxury candles and reed diffusers - Dorset and Norfolk. Taking inspiration from the UK’s most beautiful places, the Home County Candle Co. aim to bring each county to life through unique, yet relatable, quintessential scents which are truly inspired by the county each product is named after. Along with their current Core and Winter Collections, on exhibit at this year’s Spring Fair will be two brand new scents, added to their Quintessential Collection:
The Dorset – Seaweed & Juniper Inspired by walks along the Jurassic Coast followed by seaside cocktails with friends. Their Dorset products are beautifully scented with Seaweed & Juniper - a breezy, revitalising blend of ozonic seaside air, seashells and driftwood, featuring top notes of Sicilian lemon, orange flesh and zesty bergamot, with a heart of juniper, rosemary, tea tree and pine.
The Norfolk – Lavender Fields Inspired by vibrant, fragrant fields of Norfolk lavender. Their Norfolk products are beautifully scented with Lavender fields – a soothing and relaxing blend, containing pure lavender essential oil, reminiscent of a day exploring Norfolk’s famous lavender fields. If you’re looking for something totally unique to offer your customers this year, come and sniff them out, and allow them to take you on a sensual journey through the UK. Which scents and stories will have the power to take you back to a moment in time, or even transport you to a spot never before visited…?
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Call: 01442 502221 Email: info@homecountycandleco.com Visit: homecountycandleco.com
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Royal Selangor Hall 3, stand F28 Bunnies’ Day Out – Hawaii Edition
Katie Alice Candlelight
Hall 3, stand H20-J21 British lifestyle designer Katie Alice has been commissioned to create an exclusive range for Candlelight. The designer, whose collections are inspired by her love of vintage florals, has brought her renowned nostalgic style to the ‘Katie Alice’ collection, which will be revealed by Katie Alice herself at the Candlelight stand at Spring Fair 2020. The collection features three exclusive ranges and fragrances, each with Katie Alice’s trademark floral designs, available in attractive wax-filled pots, reed diffusers and mugs, with complementary packaging available. The collection features Wild Apricity (warmth of the winter sun) where Katie took her inspiration from wandering through the market of her hometown of Stamford in Lincolnshire on chilly Friday mornings in autumn. This range features muted tones of blush and mauve, which will enhance any home. The Vintage Indigo range features an attractive blue design, with the renowned florals displayed on wax-filled pots, mugs and reed diffusers that provide a stylish addition to any home. The third fragrance is Bohemian Spirit, which features a contemporary ochre shade to the mugs, candles and reed diffusers, with striking complementary packaging. Katie Alice’s designs sell all over the UK within retailers such as Debenhams, Fenwick, Sainsbury’s and Waterstones, as well as many independent shops around the UK.
Call: 01709 723000 Visit: candlelight.co.uk
In a nostalgic mid-century world, every day out for the bunnies is a day filled with wonder, enjoyment and possibilities. Their latest jaunt takes them to the Aloha state where sun, sand and surf awaits. The Surf’s Up 3R photo frame features the little long-eared holiday goers rip some epic North Shore waves on classic longboards. Help little hands get to grips with mealtimes with the Aloha cutlery set. This child-friendly fork and spoon set tackles apple sauce and baked beans with ease. Also included are a music box featuring the tune Blue Hawaii; Surfie container, which takes the shape of a Kombi surf van; and a tooth box which features an ukulele-playing bunny with a Polynesian drum.
The British Museum Inspired by the artefacts of The British Museum, the titular collection returns with more exciting new additions. The Lewis Chess Set features replicas of the famed Lewis Chessmen trove found on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Crafted in the 12th century, their distinct expressions which range from contemplative kings, compassionate queens to fierce looking shield-biting warriors lend an emotive quality to a chess game. The chessmen’s unique zoomorphic motifs are also reinterpreted into contemporary tableware and drinkware. Sinuous serpents in pewter, taken from a bishop chess piece, coil around a half-pint glass fashioned after that most evocative of the period’s vessels, the drinking horn. Other items include a bottle stopper, tankard, pepper shaker and votive.
Call: 020 7474 5511 Email: customerservice.uk@royalselangor.com Visit: royalselangor.com
Handcrafted
The Country Candle Company Hall 4, stand A40 The Country Candle Company are an up-and-coming brand handcrafting home fragrance products in Corsham, Wiltshire. Everything they make is vegan, palm oil free, GMO-free and handmade. They release new designs and fragrances regularly throughout the year based on current and future trends, with a spark of creativity and uniqueness.
New for Spring Fair Launching this spring are some exciting additions to their popular Sentiments collection. This range of scented candles focuses on greetings and special occasions. In response to retailer feedback, the new designs will be featuring: Wedding Wishes, Baby Girl, Baby Boy, Good Luck and Thinking of You. There will also be some new fragrances for Spring Fair including Pear & Freesia, Fresh Linen and White Lavender.
Looking for own brand? The Country Candle Company offer own branding services where they apply your branding to a selection of products. They can also create unique artworks specially for you. Visit their website to create a trade account or see them at Spring Fair. There’s no minimum order and there’s a guaranteed RRP of at least 2.4x trade price with all their products.
Call: 01249 478 660 Email: sales@thecountrycandlecompany.com Visit: thecountrycandlecompany.com Gifts Today 53
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Creating a sustainable 2020 Keel Toys
Hall 5, stand E30-F31 Keel Toys are recognised around the world by the iconic red disc in the ear of each toy, their seal of quality and value. As the first step of Keel’s new sustainability initiative, they are delighted to announce that, starting from their November factory shipments, all items will now carry a new Keel Toy icon formed from FSC cardboard, saving plastic on the millions of toys they sell each year. Single use plastics and bottles have become one of the hot topics over the last few years resulting in the increased use of recycled polyester. Recycled polyester, also known as rPET, is obtained by first collecting bottles and other plastic waste and cleaning them. The cleaned bottles are then shredded into pellets. To create the yarn the pellets are crushed and melted which are spun into thread. This process gives plastic a second life and uses 59% less energy to produce than virgin polyester. Just to give an example, 16 water bottles will produce enough fibre to make a 30cm toy. While much attention is given to rPET made from plastic bottles and containers thrown away by consumers, in reality polyethylene terephthalate can be recycled from both post-industrial and post-consumer input materials. Keel are proud to say they have already phased in the 100% use of recycled polyester stuffing in all their toys. The next step for them was to design a fully sustainable range…
Introducing keeleco: keeleco is the new 100% recycled range from Keel Toys. These eco-friendly toys are manufactured and stuffed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic waste. Weighted with recycled glass beads, these floppy toys have been perfectly designed for hugging by a loving new friend. Traditional glass eyes have been replaced with cotton embroidered eyes which give a unique, and playful character to these Eco soft toys. The iconic Keel symbol and hang tag are now formed from FSC card and attached to the toy with cotton. Even the sew-in label is recycled, and all are manufactured in an ICTI ethically audited factory. keeleco features endangered animals from the four corners of the world
including, Turtle, Sloth, Tiger, Snow Leopard, Panda, Blue Whale, Great Apes and Polar Bear to name a few. For Eco awareness, the range will be clearly labelled with the sustainable message and offered with a variety of retail solutions. Keel’s aim is that their customers can promote a sustainable Christmas in 2020. 100% recycled, 100% huggable. Signature Cuddle Puppies launched in 2019 with their unique puppy dog eyes have been added to with Corgi and a Dalmatian further enhancing the extensive range. These super cute eyes have been applied to their fabulous Signature Wild Cats, Lion, Snow Leopard Tiger, Cheetah and White Tiger with amazing effect. Pugsley, Keel’s fashion pooch, has a new pal Frenchie the loveable French Bulldog. Frenchie loves nothing better than being at the seaside with novelty Ice cream cone, lolly and rubber ring.
Call: 01233 506363 Email: sales@keeltoys.com Visit: keeltoys.com
VE Celebrations Moocow Studios Ltd Hall 3, stand E58 To celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Moocow Studios have produced a range of commemorative gifts featuring images form the allied forces including spitfires, tanks and battleships as well as traditional imagery from 1945. Ten percent of all sales go to SSAFA The Armed Forces Charity. The company are thrilled to have been made a finalist in the Commemorative & Collectable category at this year’s Gift of the Year Awards. The products all feature the Union Jack’s colours of red, white and blue, and will be available on tote bags, aprons, tea towels as well as coasters, wooden plaques and hip flasks. There are also pens, bunting, fridge magnets and much more. New for 2020 is The Mayflower 400 range, the Quirky World Seaside range and a new postcard range.
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A Culinary Christmas… Culinary Concepts
Hall 20, stand G30-H31 Over the past three years, the Culinary Concepts’ Christmas Collection has g one from strength to strength and 2020 has seen the launch of their biggest-ever collection to date. From exquisite hanging decorations and baubles to cheerful garlands, their luxurious decorations have all been beautifully designed and crafted, with vintage styling, etched glass and elaborately beaded decorations all taking centre stage this year. They’ve also extended their festive collections to feature stylishly enamelled stars, hearts and reindeer, intricately etched glass jars and perfume bottles plus a whole new range of glass and jewel studded tea light holders to add a warming glow to the wintry evenings. With further additions to the ever-popular Stag range including majestic candle stands, punch bowls and hurricanes, you’re sure to find everything you’ll need to create a truly magical display this festive season. Visit them at Spring Fair to see their full Christmas Collection – and plenty more - for yourself. Be sure to ask about the special show offers that are available exclusively at this show.
Visit: culinaryconceptsliving.com
Contemporary gifts
Personalised Memento Company (PMC) Hall 3/3A, stand E22-F23 With over 75 brand new products launched last year alone, 2020 is set to be bigger and better than ever to be working with Personalised Memento Company. Constantly adapting to new trends and needs within the personalised giftware market is just one of the fantastic reasons that PMC are the frontrunners in this competitive market. With their launches of new contemporary designs whilst also producing more traditional gifts, it’s no surprise that they have remained at the top of their industry for over 15 years. Spring Fair will see a new feel to the PMC stand, with focus on lifestyle and scene set-ups, to give you a feel of how PMC’s products could really work for you and inspiration for how to market them to your end customer. Registering for an account and selling personalised gifts really couldn’t be easier, with a simple online registration form to fill out, no minimum order quantities and drop shipping available on all products. Keep your eyes peeled at Spring Fair for the bright and bold new baby and kids’ designs featuring expressive prints and monochrome details. The new ‘moon and back’ baby range is ideal for the modern nursery - with soft greys and gentle touches, it’s perfect for boys or girls. Never seen at the show before will also be the contemporary range of baby clothing and comforter, launched towards the end of the year. PMC’s popular shaped wooden clocks will be showcased on their stand as well as a new range of mugs, greetings cards, calendars and so much more. Proving personalisation doesn’t have to break the bank, 2019 saw PMC launch many gifts with an RRP of under £10, including eco-friendly products such as the personalised stainless steel straw. There are plenty of gift ideas for him too, with a new personalised tape measure, compass and slate signs, to name just a few. PMC’s set up means they are flexible to cater for any size of business from independent shops to large scale retailers – they reliably personalise and dropship each gift to order. From placing individual orders on their trade portal – to sending over CSV or XLS files, all orders are then personalised and drop shipped either direct to the customer or to your store. No costly stock to hold and no minimum order quantities make it an easy decision to make, with the personalised gift market still growing in popularity there isn’t an easier way or better time to get registered for a free trade account. Selling personalised gifts is as easy as 1, 2, 3… 1. Place your personalised order with PMC. 2. They personalise the gifts and despatch with a quick turnaround. 3. The package arrives directly to the customer (or to store). It really is that simple!
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Feelin’ Groovy Groovy UK
Hall 4, stand C50-D51 Brand new for 2020, Groovy will be previewing their new Harry Potter ranges which include an amazing Harry Potter projection light, with three interchangeable image cartridges of Harry on his broom, The Golden Snitch and the Hogwarts Crest, which project up to 20 metres away. The projection light has a tilt-and-twist mechanism to allow you to specify the direction of your image and comes with a mains lead. Other ranges continue to grow like the new premium Hedwig range with a luxury make-up and wash bag, satin bathrobe and slippers. Luna Lovegood brings the ultimate girlie range in all pink with unique embroidery motifs, and the Marauder’s Map collection has an antique feel to it using innovative new fabrications on the bag ranges. Friends continues to make yet another generation laugh and their fans, be it original or new, are hardcore, with millions attending the roaming FriendsFest around the country. Groovy UK are excited to exhibit their latest range of Friends’ bathrobes, slippers, Christmas stockings, house mats and homeware. Bathrobe and slippers are embroidered with the Friends quirky motifs such as Central Perk and ‘You are my Lobster’. Female superheroes continue to hold the big screen and Wonder Woman is no exception. With the first film making $821 million at the box office, the sequel is looking very promising. Its massive haul made history, becoming the highest-grossing live-action film to be directed by a woman, Patty Jenkins. Groovy have both the original outfit inspired ranges and the new WW84 film style, which comes in 1980s-inspired iridescent gold. The iconic ‘W’ is a main feature on the new collections, especially on the shoulder bag, which has a large gold debossed ’W’ plaque detail on the front. As the new series of Dr Who previewed on our screens on New Year’s Day, Groovy preview their new collection of Dr Who bathrobes and slippers in their first female Doctor outfits. Taking inspiration from the Doctor’s new coat and rainbow embellishments, this fun collection will definitely suit the new Dr Who fans of today.
Fabulous fragrances Sandy Bay London Hall 4, stand J41 New for SS20 at Sandy Bay is their beautiful Boutique de Fleur fragrance. This elegant fragrance captures the delightful and distinctive fusion of cut flowers and greenery that is characteristic of a flower shop. Gorgeous floral notes of Jasmine, Lily, Ylang, Rose and Heliotrope are enveloped in Fresh Green, Citrus, Bergamot, Galbanum and Woods, creating the perfect aroma to bring this captivating experience home. They are also pleased to announce that due to its outstanding popularity, and ongoing demand, their fabulous Baies et Bois fragrance is now part of their year-round Home Collection range. With its fresh green top notes that are infused with crisp red berries, leading to an elegant floral heart of geranium, rose and jasmine and a rich opulent base of sandalwood, musk and myrrh, it’s no surprise that this lovely fragrance is on everyone’s wish list this year. All Sandy Bay candles are high fragrance and hand-poured at their own facility in the UK, using their own exclusive blend of natural wax, which contains coconut wax. They are proud to offer a luxury product, whilst maintaining a high standard of sustainability, and are constantly working to improve further still. Please visit their website to check their green credentials.
Call: 01992 579949 Email: enquiries@sandybaylondon.com Visit: sandybaylondon.com
Call: 0116 2391115 Email: hello@groovyuk.com Visit: groovyuk.com
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Ashleigh & Burwood Hall 4, stand B10-C11 At this year’s Spring Fair, Ashleigh & Burwood are launching a new collection, The Design Anthology, featuring three on-trend, fashionable and distinct styles reflecting current tastes. The Design Anthology showcases the homeowner’s style and makes a decorative feature of their home fragrance. Bright, contemporary designs of a garden in bloom, monochrome botanical jungle scenery and a neon animal print are paired with the incredible home fragrances the company is well known for. They’re each available in Scented Candles, Reed Diffusers and Lamp Fragrances. A limited edition collection celebrating Japan, 2020’s Olympic host, will also debut at Spring Fair. The collection includes three-wick Scented Candles, Reed Diffusers and Lamp Fragrances, with an additional decorative heart blossom diffuser reed. Three new fragrances inspired by the rich culture and landscape of Japan characterise the collection – citrusy Matcha Green Tea, fresh Yoshino Waters and woody Arashiyama Bamboo. In addition, Ashleigh & Burwood have several extensions to their existing lines. The Scented Home
collection expands its comprehensive offering with the addition of new Scented Sachets and Interior & Linen Sprays. Both new products are available in the collection’s eight best-selling fragrances. The new additions allow customers to layer fragrance throughout the home, providing more ways to enjoy the popular fragrances from The Scented Home range throughout the home. A new limited edition Wild Things design will also be unveiled, joining their colourful, nature-inspired home fragrance collection. New design, Turtley Awesome, is decorated with a bright underwater world, alive with shimmering aquatic creatures and intricate coral reefs in every shade of the rainbow. A fragrance of sparkling citrus notes, fresh bergamot, juicy grapefruit and delicate musk captures the clear, refreshing atmosphere of a hidden ocean haven. The show will also see the return of the Ashleigh & Burwood Christmas boutique shop, where you’ll be able to shop their Christmas collection in style, including a preview of Christmas gifting 2020.
Call: 01932 267060 Email: info@ashleigh-burwood.co.uk Visit: ashleigh-burwood-trade.co.uk
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Soap opera Scottish Fine Soaps
Hall 3/3A, stand U10-V11 At Scottish Fine Soaps, they believe everything that touches the skin should embody luxury. Nestled below the Ochil Hills in Scotland where they manufacture their products, they take inspiration from their beautiful surroundings. They are delighted to be using natural extracts and oils sourced from sustainable local farms across Scotland. It’s not simply buying a product or glancing at gift sets, but the whole experience of skincare and fragrance that makes us look, smell and (most importantly) feel good. Since 1974, they have had a clear focus on using the highest quality ingredients, developing seductive scents and products that truly pamper the soul. As we move into a new decade, Scottish Fine Soaps are not only growing their current collections but are dedicated to innovation. They are introducing must-have new products to their successful and award-winning collections, Thistle & Black Pepper and Vetiver & Sandalwood and also to their Sea Kelp, wrapped soap and tin collections whilst adding wonderful gift sets to suit mums-to-be, gym lovers, anyone who likes to be pampered and limitededition items to La Paloma. They are also proud to introduce two brand new collections Calluna Botanical and Citrus Verbena. Calluna Botanicals is their first women’s fine fragrance range, packed with antioxidants and skin-repairing oils. This botanical delight has a precious heart of softly spiced rose, cocooned within fresh zesty bergamot, warm woods and hint of sweetness found in vanilla pods, creating a well-rounded oriental delight. Citrus Verbena, a fresh and lightweight everyday collection, will be much loved in washrooms all around the world. Their customers believe that natural ingredients and global plastic waste reduction are important indicators of a commitment to quality and Scottish Fine Soaps couldn’t agree more. That’s why they have ensured that each of their 300ml and 750ml hand wash bottles are 100%
recyclable and their Au Lait, Sea Kelp, Silver Buckthorn and Citrus Verbena hand wash bottles can be refilled and reused as well as offering vegan products across all their ranges. Calluna Botanicals is packaged entirely in recyclable materials, with a zero-waste soap and bottles made from 100% PCR (post-consumer resin) plastic. Their Original Recipes collection has a natural-based hand wash that produces an abundant soft velvety lather that means you can use less than other standard hand wash formulations. Their hand cream is made with natural oils, butter enriched cream with 10% shea.
Call: 01324 573402 Email: sales@scottishfinesoaps.com Visit: scottishfinesoaps.com
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Quality pewter Royal Selangor Hall 3, stand F28 Royal Selangor is the world’s foremost name in quality pewter. From tableware, drinkware to personal accessories, each piece combines a tradition of craftsmanship and modern techniques. The pewter brand exports to more than 20 countries, and has its own retail stores in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.
About Pewter Pewter is malleable and ductile, making it a medium of choice in art and design. It is a very easy metal to work with and lends itself well to elaborate detailing. Its finishing ranges from a traditional soft lustre to a brilliant finish, rivalling that of silver. In addition, well maintained pewterware tends to develop a pleasing subdued tone unique to the metal over time and with use, providing a unique ‘heirloom’ element to a home. At Royal Selangor, pieces are cast from high quality pewter which consists of 9297% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. Stronger than spun pewter, products have a solid heft and features a high level of sculpting detail, consistent finish and brilliant shine.
History and Heritage The story of Royal Selangor goes back to 1885 when a young pewtersmith named Yong Koon sailed from the port of Shantou to Kuala Lumpur. The discovery of tin in Malaya had lured him and thousands of other Chinese, to the fledgling tin mining town where he joined his brothers who had established themselves as tinsmiths. For many years, Yong Koon enjoyed brisk business making simple household items of tin, operating from his shop at No. 23 Cross Street. He later ventured into making pewter incense burners, joss stick holders and candlestands for the altars of wealthy tin miners and Chinese temples. Employing a few other craftsmen, he was among the first pewtersmiths in Kuala Lumpur.
Design and Craftsmanship Royal Selangor offers over a thousand different tableware and gift items, from traditional tankards to contemporary homeware and personal accessories. Always staying ahead of the curve, the company has received coveted industry accolades
including a Gift of the Year Award from the Giftware Association of the United Kingdom and a Red Dot Award for Product Design from Germany’s Design Zentrum.
Award-Winning Designs and Collaborations The company is inspired by cultural treasures from the world’s leading museums such as the British Museum and V&A Museum to create collaborative designs that combine the old and the new. Royal Selangor has also worked together with partners such as The Walt Disney Company and Warner Brothers to commemorate popular culture franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, Disney Princesses, Toy Story and Batman. The company has also collaborated with Leica to produce a special pewter edition camera.
Special Commissions Royal Selangor also custom-makes exclusive pieces for corporations and individuals. Its trophies have graced the winners’ podium for world class events such as the World Cup Golf 1999, 16th Commonwealth Games, Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Malaysia and Singapore.
About Comyns One of the oldest and most prestigious silversmiths from the United Kingdom, the Comyns hallmark can be traced back to the 17th century. The silver brand began by specialising in decorative tableware and later become renowned for its interpretative works, particularly of Paul de Lamerie, regarded by many as the greatest silversmith in 18th century England. Stock held in the UK Delivery within 48 hours UK-based sales office with sales team support Point-of-sale support and staff training provided
Call: 020 7474 5511 Email: customerservice.uk@royalselangor.com Visit: royalselangor.com
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Read/the/label Vanilla Blanc
Hall 4, stand G80
Time to play House of Marbles Hall 5, stand E40-F41 House of Marbles, a leading supplier of traditional toys and games are looking forward to launching lots of brand new ranges at Spring Fair. You’ll find everything from galactic goodies, novel bath toys, addictive puzzles, quirky novelties and so much more. If you’re looking for gifts that are packed with entertainment and extremely educational too, then you’ll love their Inquisitive Minds collection. New for 2020, this interactive range of STEM activities to help with learning and development contains a Mould and Paint Human Skeleton and selection of archaeological kits. Set to become a firm favourite is their Dig Discovery Gem Stones set where you can dig out a real gem stone from the block and special tool included. It will make a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to experience the thrill of discovery. They also offer a whole array of traditional wooden toys and games in nostalgic packaging. A great non-plastic alternative, there are plenty of classics including a beautiful wooden train and Bagatelle board. House of Marbles start the year with a brand new website for their customers. It will have a fresh new look and helpful features including a favourites section where customers can store all their best-selling products for quick re-ordering.
Read/the/label is an innovative collection of natural plant powered household care products, specifically designed to aid your overall wellbeing. This is the only range available on the market that is purely scented with organic essential oils. A mild non-aggressive formula that brings a powerful clean whilst keeping the fabric fibres super soft and smelling fresh. Vanilla Blanc’s first offering includes a non bio laundry liquid that gives you an incredible 40 washes, fabric softener that does not contain optical brighteners so the fabric retains its colour, and garment refresh that keeps all your linen smelling fresh whilst helping you to relax thanks to the aromatherapy essential oils it is made with. The collection is presented in two carefully crafted blends: Bergamot & Grosso Lavender, Eucalyptus Dives & Geranium.
Call: 0333 772 0673 Email: info@vanillablanc.co.uk Visit: vanillablanc.co.uk
Call: 01626 835358 Visit: houseofmarbles.com/tradeuk
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Soap opera Heyland & Whittle Hall 3, stand R50 When you pick up your bar of Heyland & Whittle traditional soap or use some of their liquid body wash, you probably don’t think much about the thousands of years of evolution that have gone into them.
The start of soap There is evidence that soap-like substances were used as early as 2800 BC, with a material found in clay cylinders during the excavation of ancient Babylon. This soap was made from animal fats that were boiled with ashes, creating a product that was effective but not necessarily great smelling. It was primarily used for cleaning utensils and to wash wool for the textile industry.
Increasing popularity of soap While soap started to be more common by around 600 AD, it wasn’t until the 8th century that it was mass-produced with factories built in Italy, France and Spain. Soap prices finally started to fall after 1791 when a new process was discovered for soap making. A Frenchman called LeBlanc found that certain alkalines reacted with the fats used in soap making to result in a finished product quicker and easier.
Heyland & Whittle’s soap At Heyland & Whittle, they make their solid soaps according to a traditional recipe that includes natural oils, an alkaline and essential oils. This results in lovely soft and gentle soap that smells amazing and is incredibly effective. Using the unique Heyland & Whittle recipe, only the purest ingredients, including a vast array of essential oils, herbs and spices, are blended to create these handmade soaps. They use only natural colouring such as madder root, walnut leaves, nettle leaves and turmeric. When the soap is ready, it is hand cut and weighed into the different shapes and sizes so it is ready for packaging. In fact, it is the job of just one person to cut and weigh every single piece of soap. The soap is then boxed up into individual packages, all ready for the final stage of its journey - getting sent out to you.
Call: 01293 525 825 Email: sales@heylandandwhittle.co.uk Visit: heylandwhittle.co.uk
Vintage appeal Dunoon Ceramics Ltd Hall 8, stand F24 For 2020 Dunoon are introducing a new nostalgic mug, with a vintage feel manufactured in Staffordshire, Fine Bone China. The Braemar shape comes in 25 assorted designs many including 22ct gold within the decoration, including:
• Vintage Rose The design combines old-fashioned pink roses in full bloom with intricate 22-carat metallic gold filigree and pretty butterflies scattered throughout.
• Babylon Padova David Broadhurst’s sophisticated designs feature oriental inspired florals in pink and white sitting on pale blue geometric patterned backgrounds and beautifully enhanced with 22-carat metallic gold.
• Lost World Caroline Dadd has taken inspiration from vintage imagery of animals and birds to create two stunning designs on Dunoon’s new Braemar shape. The designs take you through ornate picture frames into the animal world. The rest of the designs are are enhanced with 22-carat metallic gold which give the mugs a sumptuous quality and pretty butterflies are scattered throughout.
Call: 01785817414 Email: sales@dunoonmugs.co.uk Visit: dunoonmugs.co.uk
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Posh Paws Hall 5, stand F24 Gifts Today caught up with Lauren Shipman, Group Brand and Marketing Director of Posh Paws, to see what the firm has on offer and why they see Spring Fair as a tent pole event in the calendar Established in 2007, Posh Paws is one of the leading manufacturers and distributors of licensed plush toys. The company is recognised by buyers across the retail landscape for delivering quality product to the market in both toy and gift categories. The product portfolio includes some of highest performing entertainment licences and international brands from the Despicable Me and Trolls plus lots, lots more. Added to this are key gift collections perfect for those treading the halls at Spring Fair.
Is Spring Fair an important show for you?
It certainly is and never more so than this year. Our collections have traditionally spanned toy and gift but the 2020 portfolio is a true representation of Posh Paw’s firm commitment to service the gift market. Plush is such an emotive purchase and is ideal for those browsing local gifts shops, traditional toyshops, department stores and garden centres. Spring Fair offers us the ideal opportunity for us to talk with those retailers.
What’s new on the stand?
This year we have the licensed collections you would expect to see from Posh Paws including Minions, Trolls and Sunny Bunnies ready for the spring/summer film releases. Added to this, are some true gift lines, such as a brand new fun and quirky Love Hearts collection, our delightfully traditional Ragtales toy range, plus there is a sparkly new bear in town, with the introduction of Bailey Bear an exclusive gift plush embellished with Swarovski Crystals.
‘The 2020 portfolio is a true representation of Posh Paw’s firm commitment to service the gift market’
Love Hearts, is that a new sweetheart in your portfolio?
We first introduced Love Hearts at the fairs last year, with the first products being marketed in the summer. 2020 however, will see a much wider range being introduced. This collection is colourful, instantly recognisable and appeals to a huge section of the market from smaller children through to adults. The fun and quirky messages mean different things to different people and create an instant reason for someone to pick them up and carry them to the till. We’ve also introduced some fun themes that will further widen the appeal such as our Foodie inspired Love Hearts range.
Where do you see Chic & Love sitting in the gift market?
It’s a higher end plush gift purchase and is perfect for special occasions such as christenings, anniversaries, weddings and a special Valentine’s gift. The packaging is beautifully made and the genuine Swarovski Crystals and holograms label adds even more kudos to the range. We see this in jewellers, gift shops and garden centres, and we have an exciting marketing campaign to reflect this.
How has BBC Earth performed?
It’s had a tremendous start and has performed very well across the board. It’s definitely a plush purchase that’s not just for the kids, as our analysis shows that this is being bought for adult fans of the BBC Earth franchise too. This year we are launching a new baby animals range bringing with them a definite ahh! appeal. Importantly though, as part of this launch, Posh Paws will introduce stuffing made from 100% recycled post-consumer waste, PET plastic (plastic bottles) and packaging made using 100% recycled FSC certified craft paper and using soy-based inks.
Why is the independent gift trade important to you?
Gift shops, gift departments within garden centres, emporiums and attraction stores are the ideal place for the consumer to pick up a plush toy as a gift for themselves, or for someone close to them. This reason alone makes the whole industry important to our company.
What can you offer smaller gift stores?
When you and your customers purchase a Posh Paws soft toy you can be assured that you will be getting a premium quality product that meets the highest toy safety standards but still at an affordable price. Added to that is the depth of our ranges, that are instantly recognisable to the consumer. We are also able to offer great terms and smaller carriage paid terms for independents, which in this day and age is important to ensure they can be competitive against larger retailers. Call: 01268 567317 Email: sales@poshpawsinternational.co.uk
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Spring bling Jewellery at Spring Fair looks set to be more accessible than ever before, thanks to the show’s re-edit that aligns Jewellery & Watch with the fashion and gift sections, and offers plenty more costume jewellery and accessory companies to discover in Hall 1 Fashion
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hether you’re looking for fashion jewellery, fine jewellery or accessories, there’s plenty to discover in Hall 1 of the show, where you’ll find Jewellery & Watch, plus a wide range of fashion accessories and jewellery. ‘We are delighted to be embracing the SF2020 re-edit which will align Jewellery & Watch with the fashion and gift sections, making it more accessible than ever before,’ says event director Kirsty Broere.
Jewellery & Watch Jewellery & Watch is preparing to return to Birmingham’s NEC with a refreshed and revitalised show in a prime location. As part of the complete re-edit of Spring Fair, which has seen all product categories and show sectors moved to new locations, Jewellery & Watch will take its new place at the front of Hall 1, just off the main Piazza. This accessible location allows for the integration of Jewellery & Watch with Fashion sector exhibitors, as well as easy access to Greetings & Stationery in Hall 2, Gifts in Halls 3 and 4, and Retail Solutions in Hall 5. Jewellery & Watch 2020 will present four main product sectors: Jewellery Services & Solutions; Fashion, Silver and Semi-Precious; Designer Brands; and Fine Jewellery. Jewellery & Watch visitors will also benefit from Spring Fair’s most ambitious line-up of speakers ever, including keynote addresses from the ‘Queen of Shops’, Mary Portas, and TV personality and entrepreneur, Mary Berry. Spring Fair and Jewellery & Watch welcomed more than 50,000 combined visitors in 2019, with buyers from more than 75 countries visiting Jewellery & Watch specifically. Of the visitors to Jewellery & Watch in 2019, 60% were representatives of multiple and independent retail businesses. Jewellery & Watch is an ideally timed and located platform to get the jewellery buying and business calendar off to a flying start. By focusing on diversification, the customer experience and a revised show layout, Jewellery & Watch will continue to broaden its base of buyers from across the jewellery, gift and lifestyle sectors. Jewellery & Watch event director, Kirsty Broere, says: ‘This new location will allow for a seamless transition between Jewellery & Watch and related fashion and giftware categories, allowing visitors to make the absolute most of our co-location with Spring Fair. We know that retailers today want a well-rounded buying
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experience, especially as so many are diversifying into bridal, personalised giftware, leather goods and stationery. This new re-edit of Spring Fair and Jewellery & Watch is helping us achieve just that.’ Co-located with Spring Fair, Jewellery & Watch is dedicated to fashion jewellery, silver jewellery, precious and semiprecious gemstones, fine jewellery, bridal jewellery and retail services and solutions for the independent retail sector. Giftware buyers and independent gift retailers can discover a range of brands, from fashion-forward Angel Whisperer from Engelsrufer (E50-F51) and Ti Sento – Milano (F60-G61), to perfectly giftable pieces from Thomas P Cochran (C45) and The Cats Whiskers (D61), men’s fashion jewellery from Midhaven (C42-D43), and gemstone pendants from TerraBella (C90-D91). Wander through the aisles of Jewellery & Watch 2020 and you’ll also discover classic silver pieces from Christin Ranger Jewellery, Chris Lewis Silver and Celtic Welsh Jewellery. Many brands and businesses at the show are proudly made in Britain, including Hazel Atkinson, John Garland Taylor, ValB’s Wax Jewellery, The Guild and Yulan Jewellery, which makes curating a UKmade gifting range possible for the year ahead.
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Thanks to its location alongside the Fashion sector of Spring Fair, visiting buyers can also explore the many costume jewellery and accessories brands exhibiting throughout Hall 1. With exhibitors such as Carrie Elspeth, Miss Milly and Life Charms, there’s lots to discover. You’ll also find the likes of Classic Canes, Tilley & Grace, Peace of Mind, Suzie Blue, Accessories by Park Lane, Nour London and Big Metal. It’s the perfect place to discover the latest style essentials to create a showstopping look. Explore the finest in clothing, accessories, jewellery, bags and luggage.
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Sea Gems Cornwall Hall 1, stand F32-G33
We catch up with Kate Evans from Sea Gems to discover what the company has in store at Spring Fair/ Jewellery & Watch Show Q: Kate, what’s the Sea Gems’ story?
A: Sea Gems Cornwall is a family run company with over 35 years’ experience in design-led jewellery and gifts. We are one of the most well-established and innovative suppliers to the jewellery and gift trade, with a proven track record. Exclusively designed in Cornwall with beautiful packaging and POS available, easy online ordering and great customer service.
Q: What are you launching for 2020 at the show?
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Sea Gems Cornwall was founded in 1972
A: We have some brand new and exciting collections for spring 2020. Beautifully presented, high quality original products for boutiques, gift shops and jewellers who are looking for something different, but at affordable prices. Designed in Cornwall, we have created unique silver jewellery and gift collections that capture the essence of our iconic landscape, nature, wildlife and heritage.
Q: Any specific ranges you’d like to highlight to retailers? A: Our ‘Silver Origins’ boutique jewellery brand features contemporary handcrafted 925 sterling silver, cleverly combining high polished and textured surfaces together with gold vermeil or semi - precious stones enhancing the beauty, spirit and story of each piece. Inspired by our roots here in Cornwall, you will discover striking organic designs, the intricate beachcomber range, delicate botanical and wildlife designs and fun, whimsical motifs that celebrate love and life. The Celtic Lands’ silver collection evokes and celebrates our rich heritage with timeless motifs and elaborate knot work. Launching new designs that give a fresh look and feel to the already successful brand. The art of fine enamelling, with its fusion of vibrant colours creates truly unique jewellery and gifts in our Mackintosh, Celtic and Nature ranges, with every piece individually handcrafted to bring to life the purity of each design. Inspired gift ranges include pens, bookmarks, compact mirrors, pillboxes and scarf- rings.
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Flower power Alexander Thurlow
Hall 1, stand G50 Alexander Thurlow will be showing new additions to their highly popular Love Flowers range of jewellery. Launched early in 2019 this is quickly growing into a great selling product. With its readymade packaging and POS it is a really easy sell for retailers. The company already report great feedback. New designs coming through will be Periwinkles, Magnolia, Iris and Euphorbia fashion jewellery designs. The best sellers still continue to be Bluebells, Forget-Me-Nots and Snowdrops.
Tel: 020 8766 6466 Visit: alexanderthurlow.com
Colour is Queen Miss Milly
Hall 1, stand H21 Miss Milly, the British brand for gorgeous jewellery and scarves, has an established reputation for its stunning use of colour. And Spring Fair will be no exception with a huge splash of mint and aqua, next season’s big colour, alongside the pastel trend and its own favourite bright tones. As a result of growth, Miss Milly has increased its stand size, refreshed the décor and, as usual, carried out a huge revamp of the ranges. You will always find new on this stand. The company’s creative use of resin and how different backings affect the depth and tone of colour means that a new colourway for a necklace can make it look really different with finishes including marble, shell, aluminium foil, iridescent and metallic fabric. And with other materials, such as hand painting, enamel and matt and shiny metals, there is a huge variety of designs available. Scarves are still key for gift and accessories buyers, and Miss Milly is launching a limited selection of scarf pins, a range which they hope will be as popular as their magnetic brooches, a big hit in 2019 with new designs to be launched. The brand’s colour block scarves, embellished with glitter and sequins, work in tandem with the jewellery creating exciting visual displays, co-ordinating or clashing. With a stunning array of bold but easy-to-wear designs featuring flowers, hearts, leaves and abstract and geometric patterns, the latest Miss Milly collection is the most eye-catching to date and still as reasonably priced as ever. The minimum order is a low £100 and everything can be bought in singles so you get exactly what you need. Branded display stands, packaging and POS are available to help create an in-store Miss Milly story and the company is always at the end of the phone for friendly help and advice.
Call: 01905 622509 Visit: missmilly.co.uk
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Eyes right! Opticaid UK
Hall 4, stand C73 Opticaid UK are showcasing their new SS20 Remaldi fashion reading glasses and sunglasses. Among the many new readers suitable for spring are candy coloured Matera Aqua and Pink and Salcombe Tortoise - a tortoise frame with a flash of baby pink. Also likely to appeal are the commercial unisex frames of Leeds Black and Hove Tortoise. Opticaid have added 24 styles to their SS20 range which features classic blacks and browns as well as summery sorbet tones. If you’re interested in sunnies, there are lots of new frames many with a round retro vibe as well as the more classic offering. Previewing well are unisex frames Riley, Seb and Harper all with UV400 lenses. The team are also exhibiting their premium reading glasses, a result of Opticaid’s first licencing collaboration with designer Stuart Cox of the ‘i like birds’ brand. These gift boxed glasses come with a matching neoprene case and feature the country’s much loved bird! There are eight designs from subtle Red Wing and Puffin to eye catching Blue Tit, Green Warbler and Robin. Opticaid are thrilled to be shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2020 in two categories with their new i like birds RFID blocking credit card wallets. These are functional, beautiful – 12 eye catching birdy designs and are excellent value. Supplied in a handy counter display box.
Call: 0113 239 1400 Email: sales@opticaid.net Visit: opticaid.net
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Lovett & Co Hall 1, stand H73
2020 marks Lovett & Co’s 10th anniversary of creating and designing beautiful vintage inspired jewellery and accessories from its base just outside Brighton. The brand started from very humble beginnings, founder Rachel Lovett worked out of her kitchen building up a small team until she was able to move to offices in 2014 to a most fitting historical building in Brighton. In 2015 Rachel won The Forward Ladies’ Women in Business Award for the South East region and is currently shortlisted for The Gift of the Year 2020 award. Previous to this Rachel worked in fashion buying for the likes of House of Fraser and Arcadia where she gained her experience in retail and sourcing. Every piece tells its own unique story. Rachel has a real passion for the past and takes her inspiration and references from the decadence of the 1920s to the fun and fabulous 1950s through items found in vintage fairs, antique stores and treasures given with love. Designing in this way ensures vintage authenticity is at the heart of everything Lovett & Co do. Bestselling items include pieces inspired by Audrey Hepburn in her iconic role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, colourful 1950s jewel pieces and statement jewellery inspired by the Art Deco period. All of the jewellery and accessories are lovingly handmade and come with their own bespoke branded packaging. All are hypoallergenic and nickel-free. Other ranges include Love Luxe, a collection of contemporary and modern pieces that can be worn day to night, and Forever Bridal, an exquisite premium collection of standout pieces, perfect for that very special day. The brand is currently stocked in a wide range of outlets from small designer boutiques to museums and gift shops. Lovett & Co will be showcasing their new SS 2020 collection of fresh colours and flora and fauna inspired pieces alongside their other ranges at the Spring Fair at the NEC this February. Wholesale prices range from £2.95 to £16.95
Did you know? Lovett & Co’s bestselling items include pieces inspired by Audrey Hepburn in her iconic role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, colourful 1950s jewel pieces and statement jewellery inspired by the Art Deco period
Email: rachel@lovettandco.co.uk Call: 01273 230114 Visit: lovettandco.co.uk
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Number of years in business Life Charms are celebrating this year
Live a charmed life Life Charms
Hall 2, stand A32 Life Charms is a UK jewellery brand dedicated to designing and creating beautiful jewellery for the modern-day woman. Featuring innovative designs for gifting and unique fashion pieces there’s something for every occasion and every budget. 2019 saw Life Charms grow their customer base and jewellery collections more than ever before and now, celebrating their fifth year and storming into 2020, Life Charms have just had delivery of some of their most stunning collections yet which they will be showcasing at the show Their beautiful new Arm Candy range features semi-precious stones known for their healing and protective properties. With stones including Rose Quartz, Howlite and Aquamarine the colour palette of these gorgeous bracelets complement one another allowing them to be worn individually or, for real impact, as a stack. Spring 2020 also sees the arrival of the fantastic new Life Charms Luxe earring collection. The Victoriana style of this romantic range has a delicate mix of colourful semi-precious stones, crystals, and freshwater pearls that gives them the vintage boutique style that is trending for spring/summer 2020. The Luxe earrings are the perfect way to add a unique and personalised look to everyday styles. More new collections include 10 different designs of gift sets which feature a matching necklace and earring set, sold together on
a rose gold foiled card with messages on for different occasions. As well as gorgeous diamante initial necklaces on beautifully fresh floral design cards; perfect for spring. Alongside the brand-new collections, Life Charms has increased some of its most popular ranges. The hugely popular Colour Wrap range, featuring cuff-like bracelets with magnetic clasps, has over 30 new designs in lovely spring colours. Sparkle, with its cubic zirconia earrings, necklaces and bracelets has some stunning new styles; perfect for glam occasions – especially weddings. Last but by no means least, the seriously cute Rosey Rabbits collection of bracelets on super sweet rabbit themed cards sees the introduction of adjustable bracelets and more card designs with messages for every occasion. Life Charms will be bringing all of these new styles, and a selection of their long running favourites to the NEC Spring Fair between 2 and 6 February where they’ll be in hall A32. Go say hello and view the jewellery in real life. Register on their trade website to view their entire range.
Call: 0203 488 2656 Email: sales@lifecharms.co.uk Visit: lifecharms-trade.co.uk
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...boxed and ready to sell, it makes sense. Blue Lily 925 Silver is a simple and affordable range of .925 Sterling Silver, all the items arrive to you in a branded white re-cycled paper box. Come and see Pauline & Chris at The Spring Fair in HALL 1 G46
www.bluelily925silver.com
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agents... if so contact: Mark Horsnell 01442 289949 mark@lemapublishing.co.uk
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New trend Ear-wings at Blue Lily
This Insta-worthy trend looks set to fly this spring/summer. Designed to be worn up the side of the lobe, these ‘ear-wings’ make a real style statement without the need for multiple piercings. They come from Blue Lily 925 Silver, a small company that keeps getting it right, offering jewellery that’s on trend, affordable and ready packaged for your customers to sell. There are many other inexpensive ranges of sterling silver studs, earrings and pendants to choose from at the show or on their easy-tonavigate trade website. Flutter over to them in Hall 1, stand G46, to learn more.
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Check out the Belle & Beau Sunday Collection from Kurate International. Head to Hall 1, stand F50-G51
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Blue Lily 925 Silver Hall 1, stand G46 Call: 07971 959557 Visit: bluelily925silver.com
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Hall 1, stand C60 Midhaven Ltd
Launching at the show is the Tribal Silver Mascots, a Sterling Silver interchangable charm/clasp for men.
Hall 1, stand C42-D43 Lily Charmed Heads and Tails Cat Necklace, gold plated.
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Trade Talk
InStyle contributors talk Spring Fair and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on trend in the world of fashion jewellery Stephen Thurlow
Alexander Thurlow Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year? Â
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a wonderful platform to meet new customers, chin wag with the old and show off your new hot sellers.
Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big news on your stand? Flowers, flowers, flowers!
Big trends youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spotted for 2020?   Too early to say but surviving is key.
Survival tips for the show? Snow chains for the obligatory blizzard on the last day. Â
Sarah Watmore
Miss Milly
Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our best show of the year and where we have our biggest stand. There is always a great feeling of freshness after the hard work of Christmas and the dullness of January.
Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the big news this year? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve changed the configuration and layout of the Miss Milly stand, which is always good to do when you move halls. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added sparkly design elements to it and are looking forward to getting the new pieces on show. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our largest range of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;newâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the eight years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been trading.
Big trends youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spotted for 2020? Neo Mint has been a big predicted trend for SS20 and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gorgeous colour, really fresh and sits perfectly in with other coastal colours. Living Coral was last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus colour and these trends donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t die, they evolve. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful colour for jewellery and accessories, so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve kept both coral and peach as key in our range. Llamas have conquered the earth and must be near the end of their reign. I saw something somewhere about camels, just as comical to look at! Bees and dragonflies have been very popular, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got new brooches to launch for both insects.
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Katie Loxton There’s been a big trend for faux-croc accessories and it looks likely to continue throughout spring/summer 2020. Check out Katie Loxton’s new bags and accessories in their Celine faux croc collection. They include dreamy new travel accessories, weekend bags and wristlets, in the same stylish colours and patent croc embossed vegan leather.
Call: 01295 250 879 Visit: katieloxton.com
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Ready-to-gift jewellery We all love a heartfelt gift that’s packaged and good to go! Joma Jewellery have created even more twinkling sets that can be loved by everyone for spring/summer 2020. From sweet Sentiment Sets to Occasion Gift Boxes, their gorgeous gift sets make finding a special present simply effortless. This season they’ve even introduced gift-boxed editions of their forever loved ‘A Littles’ as well as beautiful birthstone bracelets that will make gifting a moment that can be treasured forever.
Call: 01295 250 879 Visit: jomajewellery.com
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The team at Katie Loxton predict that the trend for beautifully vibrant colour palettes looks set to continue. For this season, they’ve designed chic make-up bags and wash-bags that are finished with contrast inner lining for an added pop of lovely colour
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Beautiful pendant from Israeli designer ‘Hagit Designs’
Hall 1, stand B52 Scream Pretty Pink Ruby Pave Open Heart Huggie Hoop
Hall 1, stand C40
Reeves & Reeves Latest addition to the Scarlet Heart Collection can be seen at the show
Hall 1, stand C60
Art for your feet Solmate Socks are full of love, warmth and character. They are here to hug that most neglected part of your body, reminding you to pay attention to the little details that so often matter most. Let’s leave the earth a little better than we found it. Making clothes can be dirty business textile manufacturing produces 10% of the world’s CO2 and 100 million tons of trash each year. Solmate Socks are knitted from the ingenious repurposing of recycled cotton, with everything they make made from recycled materials. They salvage scraps that would otherwise end up in landfills, respinning them into yarn, without dyes or chemicals, and throwing nothing away. Because when you believe that what you make will last long into the future, you first make sure there is a future.
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Classic Canes Hall 1, stand N22-P23 Walking stick specialists Classic Canes are celebrating their 31st consecutive Spring Fair and looking forward to seeing customers old and new at their new location. New for this spring are petite size adjustable and folding canes in the best-selling Monet’s water lily pattern, produced in association with the National Gallery. MD Charlotte Gillan explains: ‘Our range of National Gallery sticks, including artwork by van Gogh and Stubbs among others, has sold terrifically well both in the UK and overseas. We have now expanded the range to include these petite models, which are scaled down to suit smaller walking stick users.’ Classic Canes will also be showcasing many other models from their 700+ range of walking sticks, seat sticks and umbrellas. ‘Contemporary patterns such as cats, skulls and forest creatures have been very popular lately, allowing our stockists to offer fashionable alternatives to the classic patterns such as florals and paisleys. ‘There are many younger stick users now so it is important that retailers offer a range of styles to suit different age groups in order to maximise sales. We will have more new patterns coming out during the course of 2020 so our stockists will have the latest designs in the walking stick world.’
Call: 01460 75686 Email: info@classiccanes.co.uk Visit: classiccanes.co.uk
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Spotted! Tianguis Jackson Hall 1, stand E60-F61
The company’s known for bringing something a bit different to the jewellery market, drawing on the heritage of over a century of silverwork in Taxco and the legacy of William Spratling’s artistic vision. First the designs are individual and elegant, steeped in history and tradition. The second thing is the quality – it’s all sterling silver and beautifully made. What seals the deal is the craftsmanship. Every piece is hand finished by experienced and skilled craftsmen.
SIMPLY GORGEOUS JEWELLERY AND SCARVES
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Get set to 3 of the best: pearls sparkle! Carrie Elspeth
Hall 1, stand H19
Ping Ping Jewellery Ltd The UK wholesale company’s known for its vast range of strung and loose freshwater pearls, with Tahitian and South Sea also available.
Hall 1, stand: B21
Carrie’s 2020 Spring Collection is here! With sparkly Swarovski crystals, stunning Czech glass and sophisticated Italian resin beads it’s an explosion of colour and design. As two of her ranges are already shortlisted for Gift of the Year Carrie feels this could be one of her strongest collections yet. There are additions to her best-selling Sentiments range in both English and Welsh language versions and a whole new collection of Alphabet charms. You’ll also find a selection of new colourful sterling silver stud earrings and don’t forget the perfect packaging and new gift bags. So whatever the occasion you will have something to keep your customers happy, and maybe even buy something for yourself too! Head to Carrie Elspeth’s stand to see what all the fuss is about.
Call: 01446 771271 Email: sales@carrieelspeth.com
We love… Lido Pearls Beautiful pearl jewellery that bridges the gap between high fashion and classic design, bought by a wide range of retailers.
Equilibrium Sentiment Jewellery from Joe Davies. Designed in the UK and supplied beautifully with special foil gift boxes.
Hall 1, stand: F41
Naiiad Elegant, contemporary designer jewellery, like these pearl drop earrings.
Hall 1, stand C51
Joe Davies have some gorgeous new jewellery ranges to launch at the Spring Fair, one being this charming sentiment collection. Head to Hall 3, stand K20/L21. joedavies.co.uk
Did you know?
Spring Fair and Jewellery & Watch welcomed more than 50,000 combined visitors in 2019, with buyers from more than 75 countries visiting Jewellery & Watch specifically. Of the visitors to Jewellery & Watch in 2019, 60% were representatives of multiple and independent retail businesses
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Angel Whisperer by Engelsrufer offers a unique collection of 925 rhodium-plated silver, rose and yellow gold hand-manufactured jewellery. The story started in 2010 with the launch of an Angel Whisperer design of a filigree basket personalised with a colour sound ball that becomes a unique piece of jewellery, a gift for all occasions. They offer collections from classically elegant, minimalistic to modern vintage. With quality, design and symbolic meaning in every collection. Affordable luxury where jewellery meets emotion. Hall 1, stand E50-F51
Please visit us at the Spring Fair: Stand 1N22-P23 or contact us for a trade catalogue Tel 01460 75686 www.classiccanes.co.uk
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And…relax! Xystos
Hall 3, stand A20-B21 Xystos own-brand Cello will spearhead its product launch, with newness at the heart of the company’s Spring Fair offer. A mix of stylish, eco-friendly Cello products will be complemented by bath and body ranges from Grace Cole, Faith in Nature and The Naked Bee, as well as sentimental and humorous lines from Splosh that certainly put the fun back into shopping. The new Cello Candle Ultrasonic Diffuser, giving up to eight hours fragrance, uses silent ultrasonic waves that work with water and essential oils to produce a humidifying mist, while the relaxed mood is enhanced by beautiful colour changing lights. ‘This realistic looking candle product aims to take the stress out of modern living, helping busy people to unwind at the end of the long working day,’ says Xystos director Tom Sykes. ‘This sector is one of the most competitive and, with the apparent decline in jar candle sales, we were determined to offer something new to retailers and at the same time increase our share of the market.’ Cello’s ground-breaking Bluetooth Ultrasonic Diffuser, in a variety of models, uses Bluetooth technology and also has soothing colour changing lights, as does the Frosted Spiral Vase Diffuser with its easy-to-use buttons to control oil settings. Cello Ultrasonics feature the same relaxing benefits and are available in four designs including Frosted Petals and Marble Teardrop, while Aroma Fan Ultrasonics are in Dome and Pebble shapes. Four triple packs of Cello Essential feature enchanting fragrances such as Peach Velvet and Wildflower Garden. Xystos has added Father Christmas and Snowman to its electric melt burners’ range, and the Cello Lustre Collection has 21 new seasonal ornament designs, 19 with battery operated LED lights. There are more Porcelain Lamp designs, with new pattern Butterfly capturing butterflies in motion and available across the tea light burner, straight and barrel electric melt burner and dome formats. Three new festive tea light burner designs are introduced, Christmas Adventure, Reindeer and Robin. A stunning rustic wooden Edison Lamp has been added, while Cello’s core lighting will see 28 lines in new colours and shapes. There are also vintage-style LED Fairy Lanterns; Cello Novelty LED Lighting in 20 new styles, and natural looking Artificial LED Succulents that don’t require watering. The new Naked Bee gifting range features a hand a body lotion trio; everyday facial travel kit with vitamin C; orange blossom honey gift collection, and the coconut & honey gift collection, while the environmentally friendly Faith in Nature has nine bath and body lines including blueberry shampoo and dragon fruit body wash. Four new fragrances from Grace Cole’s Signature Collection of candles and reed diffusers are introduced, along with the brand’s Fruit Works pampering ranges. The Luxury Bathing Company lines for spring/summer are Pink Peony & Vetiver; Lavender; Bergamot, Ginger & Lemongrass; English Pear; the Homme range, and Glitter Fairies. Splosh is inviting buyers to decorate their own Celebration Glasses, while its Pop Mugs come in 12 designs including Cat Lady and Memories. There will be a comprehensive offering of Splosh Wedding items, from writing sets to planners, while the Full Bloom range will be equally extensive – from framed canvases to key holders. There are also amusing and sentimental pet magnets and dog ID tags. Look out too for ‘tasty’ Hot Lips Lip Balm in six fruity flavours.
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Tabletop stories In the run-up to Spring Fair and Ambiente, we caught up with Phil Atherton, Group Sales & Marketing Director of Portmeirion Group, about Spode’s 250th anniversary and the company’s acquisition of US premium housewares company Nambé
Spode 250th anniversary Spode celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2020 – what an achievement! What makes the brand so special and able to stand the test of time like this? The history of Spode is truly extraordinary and its contribution to the British ceramics industry is immeasurable. Josiah Spode I founded the pottery in 1770 after years mastering the trade as a potter’s apprentice in Stoke-on-Trent, England. A father and son business, the Spode name quickly became renowned for the finest craftsmanship and cutting edge designs, a legacy that lasts to this very day. From the very day it was founded, Spode has focused on its customer and its people. We maintain this philosophy today. This focus has meant that Spode consistently delivers on the things our
customers hold in high regard, such as timeless designs and the finest quality. How does it feel as a company to be the guardian of a range with such lineage? It’s quite a responsibility! It is of critical importance that we at Portmeirion Group continue to develop the Spode brand in the same manner as its forebears. We’ve looked deep into Spode’s history and values to make sure the legacy lives on for another 250 years. Spode was always a great innovator, it was known for the finest craftsmanship and as an authority on style. We intend to continue this mantra and see ourselves as the custodians of the brand. What are the special challenges you face when dealing with such a brand? When you focus on what the customer wants from a brand, you only really see opportunities rather than challenges. Spode’s rich heritage means that we have a wonderful abundance of archive designs to inspire our new launches and there’s a genuine affection for the brand amongst our target audience. As long as we continue to understand our customer and deliver on Spode’s unique values, Spode will remain a coveted British brand. How do you go about attracting younger buyers to the range? Ultimately for any business, the focus has to be on the customer. What does the customer want? How does the customer live? How does the customer want to buy? If the customer sits at the heart of the business, as it does in Spode/Portmeirion Group, and you know your brand inside out, it is possible to attract a new audience. There’s always plenty of debate but we believe in our brands and what they offer and we respect our customers too, young or young at heart. Focusing on how our brands meet customer needs enables us to appeal to all our target customer groups. What are your bestselling ranges? Christmas Tree continues to be Spode’s biggest selling collection across the globe but particularly in the USA and UK. Quite an achievement when you consider that it’s a seasonal collection.
The quintessentially British Blue Italian collection is another best-seller but Spode is renowned for its modern take on heritage design so other ranges like Ruskin House and Kingsley do well. Spode’s Morris & Co. collaboration marks the coming together of two British heritage brands. Needless to say, the result was a spectacular collection that was a real success story in 2019. We’ll continue to reinvent this partnership with new designs and products in 2020. What will you be launching at Spring Fair? 2020 is a big year for Spode. There are new ranges like Heritage, Sunflower and Black Italian – all of which are archive designs that have been remastered for the modern day, as well as new introductions that are perfect for today’s lifestyles. Gifting remains of vital importance to us as a business as we grow our brands.You’ll find stunning gift boxes that not only look great in store but also show the customer that the product can be gifted. Any other celebrations for Spode’s 250th anniversary this year? It’s going to be such an exciting year for Spode. We’re on a mission to spread our love of Spode across the globe. Through our extensive and comprehensive marketing campaign we’ll be engaging with new audiences and reigniting the love of Spode in existing customers. Working with a renowned international marketing agency, we’ll be creating the world’s biggest tea party through social media and asking people to steal the show with Spode. It’s a really interactive and exciting campaign
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Nambé acquisition and launch that will get people talking and experiencing the joy of using Spode products. After all, life tastes better when sipped from Spode! We will also be launching an anniversary gin to celebrate the occasion. The gin will be used in gift sets as well as been sold separately to some of our key trade partners. We also plan to develop a Spode cocktail that can be drank from our ceramic wares as it was back in the days of prohibition!
Portmeirion Group acquired US premium housewares company Nambé in 2019. What attracted you to the brand? Nambé is a fantastic brand with a solid American provenance. It was a huge influence in the rise of the mid-century modern design movement in the 1950s and has maintained its position as a leader in this market. Portmeirion Group has ambitious growth plans and acquiring brands with provenance and design heritage is pivotal to our success. Nambé has heritage and provenance in ample supply. Its design ethos and solid positioning has added real value to Portmeirion Group’s portfolio of brands taking us into new categories. What territories does Nambé perform well in at the moment? And what areas do you have targeted for the next few years? Nambé has had great success in its home market of the USA and has had demand from other international markets. Its distribution network as a stand-alone business was limited however now in the Portmeirion Group family, Nambé is in a strong position and can optimise sales across all global markets.
Get in touch • Spring Fair, Hall 8, stand A60-B61 • Ambiente, Hall 4.1, stand D05
What plans do you have for the brand? Nambé is a successful brand and we’ll continue on this journey. Its signature style is its mix of its unique alloy, acacia wood and glass. Style, form and function take equal importance with any product design from Nambé. For example, the sleek and stylish wine chiller can be placed in the freezer for 30 minutes and will stay cold and keep wine chilled for many hours. The cheese board with cheese knife also features a hidden magnet to keep the knife safe and tidy. Nambé also collaborates with esteemed and experienced designers such as Karim Rashid and Robin Levien. Nambé’s design team in Santa Fe and New York work hard to identify customer demand and create new products and collections working hand in hand with their roster of designers who bring mid-century modern design to the home in exciting but functional ways. What launches are there for the brand? As we introduce the brand to new markets, Nambé’s key product ranges will be launched. Customers will see Nambé’s signature mix of alloy,
wood and glass pieces across serve ware, barware, cutlery and gifts. Finally, why Spring Fair? Why is it so important for you as a company? Trade shows are the ideal platform to showcase our new ranges and products as well as enabling us to listen to our customers about the opportunities they have and the challenges they face at a time when people are really focused. It is a fantastic opportunity to talk to our customers about the year ahead, what they have planned and what we have planned.
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Design delights Lesser & Pavey Hall 3, stand N20-P21 William Morris Introducing the new William Morris range that captures the original designs, class and quality of the artwork and presents these desirable illustrations in practical forms for the home. Compton has a dark blue background and features a baby blue leaf design surrounding new ranges of tinware, fine ceramics and true environmentally-friendly bamboo items. Golden Lily, with its striking red and blue colouring, will also be launched this spring.
The Country Life Illustrator Jennifer Rose brings nature to exclusive ranges of Lesser & Pavey quality ceramics this spring. The Country Life is a range of 12 mugs and kitchen items featuring illustrations by Jennifer Rose including ladybird bugs, hedgehogs, barn owl, highland cow, fox, hares, kingfisher and more on fine Cambridge shape mugs individually boxed to make perfect gifts for outdoor lovers. Winter Forest features hand painted watercolours of animals you may see in a countryside garden - deer, the fox, rabbit, pheasant and squirrel - on a clean white background with a scattering of natural branches. These images are depicted on the fine ceramics and homewares that includes sets of fine mugs, single mugs, melamine trays of various sizes and other homewares items, individual coasters and placemats, jugs, chopping board and much more.
Lavender from Jennifer Rose This exclusive Lesser & Pavey range captures the natural beauty of the plant. The range features the exquisite artwork of hand painted watercolours by Jennifer Rose. The range includes lap trays, cutting boards, tea box, egg crates, egg cabinet, napkin holders, key cabinet, letter rack, calendars, drinks bottles, lunch bags, shopper bags, glasses cases, bamboo travel mugs, bamboo lunch boxes, fine mugs, sets of mugs, Tea For One, jugs, butter dish, tea coffee and sugar canisters, salt and pepper pots, egg cups, measuring spoons, individual coasters, placemats, trays, teabag tidy, spoon rest and a set of two plates.
Eco-friendly bamboo Many parents today realise the importance of feeding children a healthy diet, now they can purchase bamboo plates, cups, and more from Lesser & Pavey to serve tasty and healthy nourishment from truly natural utensils that are good for the family, a colourful delight for the little one and better for the environment. This bamboo range of novel eggcup plates with matching spoon comes in six wonderful designs. The range also includes six colourful divided plates with matching knife and fork, cups and bowls. The range is made of bamboo and the packaging can be recycled.
Call: 01322 279225 Email: sales@leonardo.co.uk Visit: leonardo.co.uk 92 Gifts Today
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What a hero Heroes Inc Ltd
Hall 4, stand D101 Heroes Inc Ltd, the Leicester based company who only started business in May 2019, have quickly established themselves as a market leader for officially licensed character apparel and associated accessories. With an unrivalled roster of best-selling brands available including Harry Potter, Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Disney, PlayStation, Pokémon and Nightmare Before Christmas across t-shirts, hoodies, caps, beanies and scarves, there is something for everyone. Brand new for 2020 is the phenomenally popular character called The Child but nicknamed Baby Yoda, by far the cutest thing in the galaxy. It comes from the Disney Plus Channel’s new Star Wars series The Mandalorian that is set five years after the fall of the Empire in Return of the Jedi and before the emergence of the First Order, 25 years prior to the events of The Force Awakens. With stock arriving at the end of January, May the Heroes Inc Sales Force be with you! Heroes Inc deliver the world’s biggest brands, coupled with best-selling and innovative designs, across sensibly-priced apparel and associated merchandise, in a time frame that enables the customer to maximise sales potential. Although less than a year old, the Leicester-based company has established itself in the market place due to an unrivalled collection of best-selling brands on offer, including Marvel, DC Comics, Star Wars, Disney, PlayStation, Pokémon and Nightmare Before Christmas across the product range. One such licence is the eternally popular Warner Brothers property Harry Potter for which the collection includes t-shirts, hoodies, knitted jumpers, caps, beanies and scarves. With fresh new designs and innovative products, the Wizarding World continues to gain new fans as well as retaining the old.
New for 2020
Stoneglow Hall 20, stand A30-B31 Stoneglow are so excited about their new Perfume Mist Diffusers. They use ultrasonic technology to deliver the perfect amount of scent in minutes, with the power to fragrance your home and transform your mood with a collection of captivating fragrances by Stoneglow. These sit perfectly in the Modern Classic collection and come in four colour options, with a choice of eight Modern Classic Fragrances. For 2020 Stoneglow predict we will all be obsessed with Neo Mint, a soft green oriental tone. Their new fragrance Oroblanco & Cardamom from their Luna collection picks this trend up perfectly. The fragrance is citrus based with warming spicy tones, a perfect spring scent to kick start the year. Soft tropics has been developing over the past few years and now steps up a notch to ‘Jungle Warrior with rich tonal colours, enlarged flower heads with the key palm leaf motif. Their new Urban Botanic fragrance Frangipani Neroli Blossom brings this tropical vibe to the home perfectly. They have also revamped the Geometric Collection, a range to make a statement, with its metallic finishes on soft matt vessels combined with amazing fragrances in natural wax.
Call: 020 8595 8878 Email: admin@stoneglowcandles.co.uk Visit: stoneglowcandles.co.uk
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It’s a mad world Mad Beauty
Hall 4, stand C02 Mad Beauty have a huge 2020 planned, beginning with Spring Fair, where they will be launching an amazing selection of new gifts. One of the UK’s leading bath, body and cosmetic suppliers, bringing award winning inspiration, innovation and fun to everything they design in their London HQ, it’s always exciting to see what they will be launching this year. Showcasing for the first time under the Mad Beauty brand they are launching designs for spring under the name Pom Pom, and this range includes, fresh and fruity Lip Balms, Hand Sanitizers, Hand Cream Sets, and Too Glam to Give a Damn Cosmetic Bag. Also on display will be the beautiful Ice Cream range with retro Ice Cream shaped packaging and You Melt My Heart with sparkly Heart Cherry Lip Balm, Heart Bath Fizzer, Cooling Glitter Heart Eye Pads and Hand Cream Sets. If that’s not enough new gift for you, they have additions to the Never Too Old For licensed ranges under Disney for grown-ups. Mad Beauty has also extended the Frozen range with a new Face Mask Collection and the Star Wars’ inspired range now includes hand sanitizers. Their experience and expertise in the professional beauty industry means that they only produce high quality, fully compliant and creatively designed gifts you can rely on. All the above will be featured alongside many other Mad Beauty favourites for an inspiring selection of all year-round gifting opportunities to keep your shoppers coming back time after time. Drop in and say hello to the team!
Call: 0208 9580555 Email: sales@madbeauty.com Visit: madbeauty.com 96 Gifts Today
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Fun for all Fizz Creations
Hall 4, stand F30-G31 They’re pretty excited for 2020 at Fizz. Not not only are they celebrating their 10th birthday, they’re also launching their biggest range of games ever. As staying in becomes the new going out, we’ve seen the games market go from strength to strength and Fizz Creations are lucky to have some real game enthusiasts on their product development team. In fact, most break times you’ll find a huddle of the team engrossed in some game or another. They have two core game lines - MAD CAP Games and The Games Room.
MAD CAP Games They’re bold! They’re bright! They’re silly! They’re MAD CAP Games - fun for all the family. The active game play across the whole range has proved a massive hit with buyers and customers – so much so, that Fizz Creations are launching two new titles this year. 1. Twerk Pong remains as popular as ever and was joined by Floss Pong last summer– same concept just a different dance move! And their autumn launch, Sumo Squats, was a massive hit over Christmas as players don a sumo belt and race to squat and hook their sumos into their own coloured ring. 2. Bull in China Shop, where friends challenge each other to swing their bull’s tail to be the first to knock over all their china and Tiny Skeleton Hands that sees players attempt to perform simple task only with a pair of skeleton hands. With seven products, the MAD CAP Games line up offers a complete party games range.
The Games Room The Games Room welcomes quite the collection of new games. With trendy illustrations, created by the in-house design teams, and diverse gameplay combining fun and strategy for all ages. You won’t want to miss their hilarious Flies with More Interesting Lives game – that combines quick draw gameplay with a novel twist – draw the scenarios and finish your illustration with a fly! Three scenario cards select • WHAT - Racing a go-kart • WHERE - In a graveyard • WITH - A balloon • And finish with a fly…. Challenge yourself to a modern-day murder mystery with their vibrant Murder on the Dance Floor game – coming in 2020. Players battle it out to identify who committed the ghastly crime, where it happened, the murder weapon and the reason. For instance: Quincy Quickfoot – killer dance moves – disco dancefloor - they wore the same outfit. There’s also a laugh a minute to be had with their comical Complete the Headline & Lyrics games where players battle to fill the blanks with the funniest answers. It’s fair to say they’ve had some good laughs with developing these two ranges – creating fun for everyone! Build your games range at Spring Fair! The more games you buy… the more you save!
Call: 01903 327006 Email: sales@fizzcreations.com Visit: fizzcreations.com
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Trade talk
Gifts Today loves to hear your views
Spring Fair, trends and new launches – it’s all up for discussion this month
Charlotte Gillan
MD, Classic Canes Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair?
We are back for the 31st consecutive time - it’s such a great way to meet customers face to face. The relationship between suppliers and customers who have met in person is always different to those who haven’t.
What’s the big news on your stand?
Petite canes for smaller stick users and contemporary patterns for the younger and more fashion conscious ones.
Paddy & Ursula Heyland Heyland & Whittle
Why are you exhibiting?
To meet new clients and catch up with existing ones at the show.
What’s the big news on your stand this year? Palm oil free soap.
Big trends you’ve spotted?
Eco-friendly continues to be big news.
Survival tips for the show?
Soft soled shoes and wine in the evening!
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
Sustainable products. No more straight-to-landfill gifts: they must be useful and durable. People must stop buying cheap tat.
Survival tips for the show?
Please, please bring your business cards - and lots of them. A day spelling out your address, postcode and email is tedious and time-consuming for you and a smart business card helps give a new supplier confidence in you. Very important if you are hoping for credit.
Chris Lewis Head of sales, Parlane
Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair this year?
It’s an amazing platform to show our latest collection and to get the Parlane brand in front of the right customers. There’s a great buzz at the show, our stand is always one of the busiest and this year we are in Hall 20 which new and exciting.
What’s the big news on your stand?
We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year so we will be serving up lots of fizz and nibbles to visitors on the stand. There will also be a special black and gold anniversary shopper for customers to take our latest brochure away in. There are to be 50 new products being launched at the show - great news for our existing customers who want to see something fresh.
Jonny Greves
Director, Lesser & Pavey Why are you exhibiting at the show? We’ll be exhibiting our full range of over 4000 products, including over 1500 new ones.
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020? Steam Punk! Steam Punk is a huge moment for 2020 - you’ll need to see it to believe it.
Cara Beech
New product manager, PMC Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair?
We can introduce ourselves to potential customers looking to add dropship personalised gifts to their new or existing business. It’s a great place to catch up with existing retailers and showcase our new products.
What’s the big news on your stand?
We will be showcasing new gift lines across all the occasions. With an increase of 52% more base products compared to Spring Fair 2018. Plus we have a refreshed look on our stand for Spring Fair 2020 showcasing our vast range of gifts.
Big trends spotted for 2020?
A hot topic for 2020 will be re-usable, ethical and sustainable gifts. ‘Maximalism’ will be the new buzzword, with homes filled with lots of well-designed and personalised touches.
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Tom Sykes
Director, Xystos Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair?
Craig Skinner
UK Sales director, Royal Selangor Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair?
It’s a must-do show that gives us the ideal platform for our new spring/summer ranges, enabling us to write lots of orders from existing customers and open numerous new accounts.
It’s the largest home and gift fair in UK and one of the most important trade fairs for gifts in Europe. It’s here where we touch base with retailers, department store buyers and other decision makers from all over the world. It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce our brand to potential customers from new markets.
What’s the big news on your stand?
What’s the big news on your stand?
We continue to innovate with our own Cello range. We will be showing groundbreaking products including a new Cello Candle Ultrasonic Diffuser that gives up to eight hours fragrance. It uses silent ultrasonic waves that work with water and natural essential oils to create a humidifying mist, with the relaxed mood enhanced by beautiful colour changing lights. We also have the revolutionary Bluetooth Ultrasonic Diffuser, in a variety of models, which uses Bluetooth technology and also has soothing colour-changing lights,
We’ve got a few exciting new collections to share with our visitors which includes a Hawaiian edition of our ever-popular Bunnies Day Out christening range, a Limited Edition Black Panther figurine in a costume which references the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda comic series, perfect for pop culture collectors and the iconic Lewis Chessmen themed chess set and assorted homeware, new additions to our existing British Museum collection.
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
I can only see the public’s appetite for eco-friendly products increasing in 2020 and Xystos, through our partnerships, is well placed to meet this demand. At a time when traditional glass jar candle sales appear to be declining, end-users will continue to seek out more flameless fragrance solutions and turn to nature.
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
Mix media homeware will become increasingly popular, as will collaborations between companies working with different mediums. Malleable metals such as pewter can be combined with other materials such as ceramic or wood to create striking, functional designs.
Perry Simmons
Matt Baldock
Stoneglow
Buyer, Parlane
Why are you exhibiting at the show?
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
It’s the must do show for us, it’s a major date in our diary. It gives us great opportunity to catch up with our customers and showcase our newness.
What’s the big news on your stand?
For the first time we are launching a very new product range of Perfume Mist Diffusers that we are very excited about.
The feather, both in form and texture is a huge trend. We have developed mirrors and light shades of ivory feathers. Feathery patterns and textures decorate all kinds of accessories and we are using feathery florals, like ferns and grasses. Pampas grass is an emerging fashion and can be used to create the most dramatic floral installations. There’s a special focus on big cats, especially the leopard, which we have a selection of in a gold finish.
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
Neo Mint, a soft green oriental tone. Our new fragrance Oroblanco & Cardamom from our Luna collection picks this trend up perfectly. The fragrance is citrus based with warming spicy tones, a perfect spring scent to kick start the year. Soft tropics has been developing over the past few years now steps up a notch to Jungle Warrior with rich tonal colours, enlarged flower heads with the key palm leaf motif. Our new Urban Botanic fragrance Frangipani Neroli Blossom brings this tropical vibe to the home perfectly.
Steve Powell
Ashleigh & Burwood Why are you exhibiting at Spring Fair? It’s definitely the number one trade fair in the UK to be at and is an ideal venue and time of year to showcase our exciting new ranges and additions for 2020.
What’s the big news on your stand?
Our stand will flow into a lifestyle area where we are launching a new vibrant range called The Design Anthology; a Japanese themed area where we’ll be showing our limited edition, Japanese inspired fragrances which are very much on trend with the Olympics being held in Japan this year; and we’ll be previewing our Christmas ranges within our Ashleigh & Burwood Christmas Boutique which will feature the extremely successful Scented Home Christmas collection.
Big trends you’ve spotted for 2020?
Oriental, particularly Japanese inspired decorative pieces that are a statement home fragrance, and of course recyclable and environmentally kind products.
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Check it out
Global Luxury Brands Hall 3, stand D45 GLB are delighted to be back at Spring Fair for the sixth time with some exciting new launches from their key partners. So much to explore. De Rosa have added new lines to their increasingly popular range with the new Boreal Owls certain to be winners along with the delighted Red Panda and Parrots. A truly broad mix!
Last year GLB showed Goebel for the first time and had a great response to the brand and in particular to the Britto range, which they will be showing again. Although the decorations have only just come down from Christmas 2019, GLB are already thinking about Christmas 2020 with the success of the Goebel Christmas range in the UK being something of a surprise to their German partners. The quality and variety of the range was very well received and they are sure the 2020 range will be even more popular. They look forward to welcoming you to their stand.
Call: 01538 80 77 80 Email: srw@glb.uk.com Visit: globalluxurybrands.co.uk
In heaven Heaven Scent
Hall 3, stand R30-S31 Making natural products for over 25 years, Heaven Scent make natural plant wax candles in over 80 different beautiful fragrances, as well as organic soaps and plant based reed diffusers. A specialist in ‘Own Label’, create your own beautiful labels and make their products your own, minimum order only £250. Their candles have always been vegan-friendly and made from a natural plant wax base. They have an ‘essential oil’ only range or you can choose fragrances from their Fine Quality Fragrance oil candles. Heaven Scent is the home of natural plant wax candles, organic soap, natural base reed diffusers and body products made with natural ingredients.
Visit: heavenscent.co.uk
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The perfect gift for yourself or someone you love. 01933 679 777 | sales@warmies.co.uk | www.warmies.co.uk Visit us at Spring Fair - 2 - 6 February. Stand: Hall 5 5F40-G41
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Magic marmalade
Marmalade of London Hall 4, stand E80 Marmalade of London is a British brand that creates a little indulgent luxury for every home. They have a passion for fragrance and design which is seen in their contemporary packaging. Fragrance is very personal and different scents can remind us of a person, a place or a moment in time, they have created their fragrances to suit different tastes. All their products are lovingly made in Britain. Their candles are soy wax with cotton wicks and essential oils. Their bath and body ranges contain lovely natural ingredients.
Mosney Mill Botanicals The collaborative botanicals range with Emma Sutton from Mosney Mill will launch at Spring Fair. They both share a love of the English countryside and the endangered British bumblebee. These botanical fragrances are quintessentially English, bursting with floral notes and all beautifully packaged using Mosney Mill’s gorgeous illustrations. The range is also good news for bees, as Marmalade are donating 5% of the gross profit from the trade sales to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. The four launch fragrances are English Sweet Pea, English Rose, English Bluebell and English Lavender.
New winter fragrance This fragrance has taken over a year to develop and Marmalade are very proud to have produced the essence of snow-capped fir, pine needles and crisp eucalyptus on a base of leather and smoky woods.
Visit: marmaladeoflondon.com
Happy 21st! Something Different Wholesale Hall 3, stand L20-M21 With 21st birthday festivities in full swing at Spring Fair, 2020 is destined to be an extraordinary year for Something Different Wholesale. Their skilled in-house creative team have worked tirelessly to develop exciting, new products for a wide range of audiences, as well as expand the offerings in their bestselling ranges. Expect to see charming gifts for dads and grandads in the Gifts for Men range, cheerful items for Her in Blossom & Bee and Sunny Mummy, seaside décor in Harbour and whimsical garden gifts in Gifts for Gardeners – all new ranges to be introduced at Spring Fair and exclusive to Something Different. After incredible success in 2019, their Animal Families, Black Magic, and Eco Soy Wax Melt ranges had customers eager for more. Families of friendly foxes, playful elephants, sweet hedgehogs and loving pandas join their bestselling collection of resin penguin, bear, and bunny ornaments in 2020. Record-breaking sales of the popular Witches Brew Cauldron Mug called for an alternative option for good witches. A new White Witch variation of this bestselling style is sure to be another customer favourite this year. Additionally, they have developed unique cauldron tableware that perfectly rounds out the Black Magic range with a cauldron cruet set, soup bowl and egg cup with matching broomstick spoons. Eight new fragrances of their soy wax melts have been added to their eco-friendly Toucan Gifts range, all packaged in recyclable aluminium tins ready for gifting. These fresh scents include summertime favourites like Coconut Beach and Kiwi Watermelon, fresh classics like Baby Powder and Snuggles, as well as a nod to Something Different’s 21st year with a delicious Birthday Cake option.
Call: 01792 940288 somethingdifferentwholesale.co.uk
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Get the leading Edge On the ball Edge Sculpture
Emma Ball Ltd
Hall 19/20, stand E30-F31
Hall 2, stand C02
2019 was another fantastic year for Edge Sculpture, and the market appreciation for the entire portfolio was pursued with energy and an appreciation that was nothing short of breathtaking, prompting investment in the production team from casters to fettlers, to painters and packers. ‘From a personal point of view this is of course very flattering indeed, but more importantly stokes the fire of motivation to continue to create, sculpt and release even more diverse pieces that serves to maintain Edge’s unique style of work,’ says Dan Buckley. ‘Going forward then into 2020 and I have been sculpting some superb new subjects for the Spring Fair, with a Giraffe Bust, Angel Bust and Tutankhamun just a teaser of what to expect when you visit our new stand location in what promises to be an exciting Spring Fair!’
Call: 01952 884804 Email: sales@edgesculpture.com Visit: edgesculpture.com
The end of 2019 was busy for Emma and her team, preparing seven new ranges and additions to popular ones. Many shown in their current advert. Also new, by way of refreshing the Caroline Cleave range is her Fruits of the Sea, incorporating all that is popular lobsters, crabs, mussels and including a popular nautical stripe. The range includes all the popular products chopping boards, tea towels and melamine trays. Come and see it, along with all Emma’s new ranges - Budgies in Beanies, Sheep in Sweaters, Sealife, Tweedies and Stitched Birdies at the Spring Fair on their new stand.
Call: 0115 9858081 Email: sales@emmaball.co.uk Visit: emmaball.co.uk
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All handmade in the UK for 21 years www.themeltco.com info@themeltco.com 01200 443377
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25 years of warming your home Intelex Group
Hall 5, stand F40-G41 Celebrating 25 years of business, Warmies, the innovators behind the world’s first ever fully-microwavable soft toys, are delighted to showcase their best-selling Warmies range at the upcoming Spring Fair. All are gently scented with French lavender and can be warmed in the microwave for just 90 seconds. Warmies have added 20 new exciting characters to the world’s best selling heatable soft toy collection. The range will feature an Orangutan, a Koala and a Leopard, along with many other playmates. These loveable new Warmies take the Plush collection to a whopping 48 characters. Furthermore, Intelex will also be showcasing their best-selling Warmies Long Hot Water Bottles. This year the collection will be expanding with three new gorgeous fleece bottles being showcased at the upcoming Spring Fair. Simply add hot water for an all over warmth, perfect for cold winter evenings. The elongated design of the Long Hot Water Bottle is great for providing you with all over warmth and has proved incredibly sought after since 2018. In addition, the Warmies Warm Hugs were so hugely popular last year that Intelex will also be launching six new duos to their unique and adorable cuddling products. The adorable Hugging range is a popular addition to their Warmies. The collection is expanding to twelve detachable characters that provide double the fun. Each design brings twice as much joy and warmth to your little ones.
Call: 01933 679 777 Email: sales@warmies.co.uk Visit: warmies.co.uk
Set to sparkle Wild Things Gifts Ltd Hall 3/3A, stand J30 / K31 Wild Things have taken their largest stand ever at Spring Fair. Even more light, even more ‘magical, timeless gifts suitable for any age’. You’ll find artisan, British and collectable products. Every product is designed inhouse, embellished with crystals from Swarovski, and looks lovely hung in a window, making rainbows. Top spot in new products goes to the Pure Radiance Tree of Life. Launched very recently in the chakra version and already in the Wild Things bestsellers list. The range now includes spring, summer, autumn and winter colourways. Kingfishers seem set to be a popular motif this year, along with other British Wildlife. This new addition to the Crystal Fantasy range joins robins, blue tits, puffins and swans in the British birds range. With an eye to Colour of the Year, Classic Blue, Wild Things have added a new colourway to the entire range of Fantasy Glass, and named it Sapphire. Finally, with buyers choosing Christmas ranges so early in the year, new additions include snowflakes and Christmas trees. The newly redesigned and versatile plinths and booth displays can be configured to suit. These pack a huge punch, offering a massive return on a small footprint. Each display holds 132 items and more, with the booth only 76cm wide. The latter includes two massive 37w led spotlights that are guaranteed to act like a beacon. Many customers have been taking more than one display, each having a different focus.
Assortments include: Best sellers - across the range, ‘does what it says on the tin’. British made - the entire range but not including Fantasy Glass, which they get made abroad to their design. Wildlife - animals, birds, bees and so on, and including trees. Seasonal / Celebrations - hearts for Valentine’s and Mothers’ day, Snowflakes, and Christmas trees and angels for winter. See them for yourself at the show. Pay them a visit and talk to Liz, Kate, Anita, Lisa, Jules and Vicky, share some fizz and choose from some special show offers!
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New year, new trends Puckator Ltd
Hall 4, stand C20-D21 Puckator’s design team have created lots for you to discover in 2020. The company have had huge success with their top selling Feline Fine range and subsequently discovered there is a large demand for gifts featuring all kinds of furry friends. This pet-powered revolution has seen the revival of some favourite themes and with that in mind Puckator would like to introduce their new pet Pug, ‘Mopps’. A group of Pugs may be known as a grumble, but this cheeky chappie will never be seen with a sad look on his face. Full of beans, this loveable guy is always causing trouble, particularly where food is concerned. He loves to steal a sausage or two. He’s set to cause mischief on plush rucksacks, cute character pens and stacking lunch boxes. There are also new shaped picture frames and wall hooks that will make a playful addition to any home. Pugs are not the only new dog design Puckator will be presenting in 2020. Taking inspiration from the Japanese culture influences appearing at the end of 2019, Puckator’s Kawaii style Shiba Inu is ready to greet eager giftware enthusiasts in the new year. With its East Asian colour palette and little collar and bell, this little chap couldn’t possibly be any more charming. This super cute and cuddly breed, native to Japan, lends itself perfectly to products like Puckator’s fluffy note pads, pencil cases and travel pillows. This is just a sneak peek of one of many new themes trending at Puckator for 2020 and there’s going to be plenty more to discover this year.
Call: 0800 011 6969 Email: customerservices@puckator.co.uk Visit: puckator.co.uk
Candles & creams Agnes + Cat
Hall 3, stand T24 Agnes + Cat was created in the beautiful Lake District in the North of England. That’s where they started designing their iconic range of candles and bath products, getting inspired by the surrounding nature and scents. All of their cosmetic, reed diffusers and soaps are handmade in small batches and scented with the best of British fine fragrances; their candles are hand-poured using British fragrances, Indonesian soy wax and cotton wicks. They try their best to help the planet by packing light, recycling and sourcing local wherever possible. Many of their lines can be re-purposed after use and their packaging can either be recycled or reused. Their products are all vegan friendly. They’ve been working on new product lines for the past year and they are looking forward to launching a few of them such as new candles and new face creams at the Spring Fair. They hope to see you there!
Call: 01142677723 Email: enquiries@agnesandcat.org Visit: agnesandcat.org
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The new for 2019 Wax Lyrical Christmas range, Baby It’s Cold Outside, closed the year with national aclaim
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Hall 5, stand F30-G31 Gibsons, the British, family owned jigsaw puzzle and games company will be at Spring Fair. From January 2020 all Gibsons new puzzles will be in smaller boxes and shrink-wrap will be removed. Gibsons love jigsaw puzzles, but appreciate that making and selling them affects the environment so are committed to reducing their impact on the world around us. On average, their boxes will be 29% smaller and removing the shrink-wrap will save 521,096m of plastic film per year (the same as the length of 4300 football pitches!) In addition, the puzzle boxes have a fresh new design that will be gradually rolled out across their entire range. Gibsons are adding seven new designs to their White Logo Collection. This is a range of design-led jigsaw puzzles for adults that are also kinder to the environment and designed and manufactured in the UK. Amongst the new releases are three 500pc designs including a celestial image, Written in the Stars, and Paper Flowers, a beautiful floral image created entirely from paper.
Call: 020 8661 8866 Email: sales@gibsonsgames.co.uk Visit: gibsonsgames.co.uk
Wax Lyrical, the UK’s largest home fragrance company, celebrates its 40th anniversary by unveiling a host of new product designs, new fragrances and new collections. Inspired by its English Lake District setting, the UK manufacturer marks its milestone year with major investment in its people, the environment and its high-quality products of fine fragrance candles, reed diffusers and innovative gifts. As part of its ongoing commitment Wax Lyrical is introducing new alcohol-free to the environment, research and formula for reed diffusers which makes development is also playing an the fragrance last even longer important role in its 2020 ranges. Wax Lyrical is introducing natural wax candles and alcohol-free reed diffusers, all developed at its Cumbria headquarters which are powered by a wind turbine and where all the water used in its production process is recycled. As well as unveiling new product designs and fragrances, new branding also complements Wax Lyrical’s 2020 collections which are set to become household favourites across the UK and in the 46 countries it exports to around the world. Through hours of testing in its new state-of-the-art laboratory under the watchful eye of the UK’s leading home fragrance scientist Dr Will Locke, Wax Lyrical ensures each of its products throws fragrance all the way to the end. This testing and attention to detail ensures all Wax Lyrical candles burn clean, safe, with 100% fragrance throughout and for the optimum length of time, whilst its reed diffusers will last longer and throw fragrance further with an all new alcohol-free diffuser formula. All designed in-house by expert product development manager Rachel Holmes and her team, and manufactured on site, Wax Lyrical products feature stunning artwork, quality vessels and stylish packaging.
Visit: wax-lyrical.com Wax Lyrical unveils a new-look design for its most classic collection, Colony, in celebration of its 40th anniversary
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Our Wheat Bags are all handmade in Wiltshire, England and are filled with English wheat. All designs are available in unscented or lavender using the fineest English Lavender buds. They can be either heated in the microwave for soothing aches, pains, relaxation and warmth or chilled to treat headaches or injuries.
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Hall 4, stand F83 St Eval are proud to introduce three new collections inspired by the natural surroundings on the North Cornish coast. Discover exciting new scents of Sea Mist, Samphire & Sage and Cucumber & Black Pepper. Prepare to be whisked away to the beautiful Cornish countryside and coast on a wave of fresh and revitalising aromas. Perfect for both the home and garden, each collection is elegant, sophisticated and filled with inviting fragrances to welcome in spring and summer.
Earth & Sky Collection Balancing, grounded and peaceful, enjoy the natural elements of both earth and sky. Bay & Rosemary, Tranquillity, Bergamot & Nettle. Three popular St. Eval fragrances in earthy, sand finished pots with natural tones.
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Call: 01841 540 850 Email: info@stevalcandlecompany.co.uk Visit: st-eval.com
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To the Manor born Manor House Home Fragrance Hall 3, stand F41 The past two years for Manor House have been outstanding and they have just finished their busiest-ever Christmas trading period, having launched in many new garden centres and gift shops in both the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland. 2020 sees the launch of numerous new fragrances, that will take their collection to around 35 fragrances – all combining Pot Pourri, Scented Botanical Candles, Candles in Glass, Diffusers and Room Sprays along with Drawer Sachets, Liners and more. They are proud to have just launched with a major group of garden centres which will allow more people to purchase their products, along with many new independent garden centres and gift shops around the UK and Ireland. Manor House pride themselves on producing all their products by hand in Suffolk, England, which comprise: Pot Pourri and Scented Pine Cones, Scented Botanical Candles, Room Diffusers and Sprays, Drawer Liners and Sachets along with Advent Candles, Luxury Hand Washes, Scented Fabric Bags and Cushions. They use mainly British packaging and fragrances, plus the finest botanicals from around the world. They use recyclable packaging, fabrics, hand woven silks from Suffolk silk mills and ribbons mainly from British companies, thus creating a true ‘Handmade in Great Britain’ Home Fragrance Collection. The Facebook page Manor House Home Fragrance Ltd and a Twitter account @ManorHouseHome1 and Instagram @Manorhousehomefragrance to link their business with their final end customers and clients is gaining many followers and numerous positive comments. Manor House work with many leading retailers to produce private label collections incorporating clients’ thoughts and ideas, fragrances and branding to offer bespoke and unique one-off collections.
Call: 01359 250720 Visit: manorhousehomefragrance.co.uk
Pretty paper Ambiente Europe BV Hall 2, stand K70 Ambiente is a Dutch manufacturer of printed paper napkins and complementary tabletop accessories for retail sale. They offer two catalogues a year featuring seasonal designs and many varied contemporary and traditional looks can be seen within the collection. They have their own in-house design team and all their paper products are manufactured in their own Dutch factory using the highest quality FSC certified tissue. Additionally they are able to offer a private label service in sizes 25/33/40cm in up to nine colours for your own designs. This spring they have over 100 new napkins and are introducing a very exciting new range of shopping and cosmetic bags in their accessory range in addition to their ever-popular trays, candles, napkin holders, porcelain mugs and tissue packs. At Ambiente, quality and customer care are top priority and they are able to offer a delivery service of five working days.
Call: 0203 669 1061 Email: richard@ambproducts.co.uk Visit: ambproducts.co.uk
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Portmeirion Group Hall 8, stand 8A60-B61 Royal Worcester Wrendale Designs Renowned for the award-winning watercolours hand-painted by Hannah Dale, Royal Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wrendale Designs collection is updated and refreshed in 2020 with a selection of exciting new products and designs. They welcome a new Sentiment collection featuring three mugs with messages of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank You So Moochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; written on the inside with charming countryside designs of a Stag, Fox and Cow. As you would expect from Wrendale Designs, the personality of each animal shines through and along with the sentiment, makes a wonderful gift. A number of new items are added to the tableware collection making dining in that extra bit special, including a set of four pasta bowls, sauce boat, coupe platter and salad bowl, and a range of textiles for the kitchen all featuring Hannah Daleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much-loved illustrations. And, building on the success of Royal Worcesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wrendale Designs tableware collection, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added a new collection of glassware to complement. Choose from a set of four tumblers featuring assorted designs of country animals or a set of four hi balls featuring assorted designs of domestic animals. All wonderful additions to your home.
Sara Miller London Portmeirion The Sara Miller London Portmeirion collaboration offers on-trend gift options to impress, with a selection of table and homeware in a selection of exquisite designs, including a delightful Christmas collection. All of the Sara Miller London Portmeirion collections are presented in striking gift packaging to make it the perfect treat to receive. For Spring 2020, Sara Miller London Portmeirion brings new additions to the existing Chelsea collection - an enchanting fine porcelain afternoon tea for two set, espresso cups and saucers, a tea for one and two new mugs featuring a light green and a dark blue colour way, all featuring bright and beautiful gold detailing.
Call: 01782 744721 Email: homesales@portmeiriongroup.com Visit: portmeiriongroup.com
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Spring into 2020 Parlane
Hall 20, stand C20-D21 Parlane, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of interior accessories, are looking forward to Spring Fair. They will be exhibiting a wonderful selection of their products on their stand in Hall 20, including 50 new items that are being launched at the show. And 2020 is their 50th anniversary, so to celebrate this wonderful milestone, they will be offering fizz and nibbles to visitors. The team at Parlane work incredibly hard, sourcing exciting and unusual ranges from around the world. Featured in the catalogue are a wide range of products that have been born out of traditional craftwork and natural materials from around the globe. Handmade techniques are used for many products, making each of these pieces unique. From faux plants and flowers to decorative accessories, and from vases and planters to furniture, the extensive range they have to offer ensures there is something to suit all tastes and styles of interior. One of the key looks for this year is Safari, packed full of animal prints, tribal inspiration and the big five. Natural earthy tones and handcrafted elements contrast against glamorous gold finishes and hints of bright florals, and of course there’s also plenty of lush greenery. The collection is full of exciting wild animals, with a special emphasis on big cats, especially the leopard. Parlane’s leopard pot hangers have been shortlisted for the Gift of the Year 2020 awards. These beautifully poised gold felines drape gracefully over the edge of pots and vases. The matching pot feet sit neatly underneath pots to make them more interesting whilst the elegant leopard shelf sitter would look fantastic hanging over the edge of shelves and occasional tables. Another popular theme is Mediterranean-style alfresco dining. Parlane’s catalogue includes a new range of beautifully decorated serveware that perfectly fits up this look. The pretty watercolour olive sprig design comes in two colourways to reflect both black and green olive varieties. The mini range consists of two sizes of serving bowls, salad servers, two sizes of nibble bowls, a chopping board, a tray and three sizes of planter.
Call: 01451 812700 Email: sales@parlane.co.uk Visit: parlane.co.uk
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The Wheat Bag Company Hall 4, stand D111 The Wheat Bag Company pride themselves on manufacturing quality products in the UK. They have their own in-house designers who design their own bespoke fabrics that they use to make their Microwavable Wheat Bags, PADi Pillows and a range of textile products. Their Microwavable Wheat Bags are filled with English wheat and lavender and are comforting, warming and relaxing and a natural way to soothe aches and pains. They are available in a large selection of designs with lavender or unscented. The Wheat Bag Company also offer bespoke wooden display units free of charge to display their products. Their unique PADi Pillows have proven to be very popular, and they are perfect for home, office or public transport. The ultimate accessory for a tablet, iPad, eBook and phone, can be used on any surface, including a lap! Great for travelling and doubles up as a travel pillow. All products will be on show at Spring Fair.
Call: 01747 840 499 Email: sales@thewheatbagcompany.co.uk Visit: thewheatbagcompany.co.uk
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Exciting new designs have been added to the best selling Thoughtful Words Collection from Joe Davies. This popular porcelain sentiment range sees the introduction of specially designed Mother’s Day items to sit with the Thoughtful Words original range. The new additions are pretty and delicate with highlights of pink, metallic gold and sweet sentiments on a cream porcelain background. They have been designed to fit on one side of the original spinner to complement the rest of the range but they can also be displayed as a stand alone concept. With fantastic RRPs ranging from £4.99 for a hanging decoration and £8.99 for a mug they make the perfect gift for this important spring selling event. Free nationwide delivery, carriage paid orders of £100. Spring Fair NEC: Hall 3, K20/L21
Call: 0161 975 6300 Email: sales@joedavies.co.uk Visit: joedavies.co.uk
Over the last 12 months University Games has merged with Paul Lamond Games and together the games and puzzle experts will be delivering over 70 new lines during 2020 including a number of very exciting new, and even magical, licences. New for 2020 will be a series of intricate 3D jigsaw puzzles under the new National Geographic licence. The highly detailed 3D puzzles, with easy to follow instructions, create beautiful replicas of famous pieces of British architecture including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace. Continuing on the theme of 3D puzzles and following in the footsteps of the highly successful Game of Thrones puzzles range, University Games is launching a brilliant new 3D puzzle range of the iconic buildings from one of the most magical licences of all time. However, you will have to visit the Spring Fair stand to discover the stars of the next range of 3D Puzzles. A brilliant new fun addition to the family games portfolio will be Dart Face. This super funny but slightly crazy game brings the whole family together for some indoor or outdoor fun. This is darts with a twist… and a move, and a dodge! Dart Face will see the dart throwers aiming their darts a moving target, whilst the target or ‘Dart Face’ will see the world with slightly impaired vision, making dodging the darts hilariously tricky. There are also a number of great additions to the adult games’ portfolio launching this year including Don’t Drink & Draw, Bigger is Better, Life Hacks and IMO, all brilliant party games and perfect as gifts for those hard to buy for friends and relatives. As football fever sweeps the nation this summer with the return of the Euros, University Games, with their biggest campaign for 2020, will relaunch the new England Subbuteo Game. The media campaign will see TV spots targeting the football throughout the 2020 Euros as well as TV and social media in autumn/winter. All generations will love the new re-energised Subbuteo range with greatly improved detail including players with different colour football boots and hairstyles. There will also be some fantastic new Preschool lines from two new licences. There will be some fantastic new memory games and puzzles from First 100 Words and a board game and puzzles for the much-loved In the Night Garden.
Call: 0207 254 0100 Visit: paul-lamond.com
Oriental delights Mandarin Arts
For spring 2020, Mandarin Arts have just unloaded two brand new lamps along with matching ginger jars and general jars. The design reflects a typical Chinese landscape of old, with people going about their everyday lives, fishing from boats or planting rice or crops in a field. There is a tall pagoda at the end of a promontory, mountains in the distance, seagulls circling overhead, a small hut, perhaps the home of a peasant or a hermit. As in many traditional Chinese scroll pictures, man is seen as vulnerable, dwarfed by nature which dominates the scene and which man knows will endure for thousands of years following his own short, transient life. The etched outline of the design on the porcelain along with the crackled celadon finish and the raised areas of blue and indented areas of brown glaze, all make the products cry out to be stroked. Mandarin Arts, a leading supplier of lighting and diverse Oriental products, would be happy to introduce you to their ranges and help with any projects you might have.
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New to the company’s offering is the Little Craft range, with eight titles including Garden Stone Painting and Origami Zoo Animals. The KidzMaker range also has some new lines, including the Make Your Own Llama Doll. Children can transform a few simple items into a very cute llama doll. The Leather Unicorn Pouch is also set to be very popular; children learn sewing techniques while making this purse.
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Janice Daughters There are over 50 new designs added to the already popular ranges of Cameo Creatures, Inky Creatures and Crazy Cakes collections. Also there is new artwork for the Scenic Collection taken from the original acrylic paintings by Janice. The main feature is a range of new designs for men in the Vintage Nostalgia Collection. These designs of vintage vehicles have an Art Deco feel and will appeal to all who have a love of the past.
Visit: artbyjanice.co.uk
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