Irish Gift Retailer

Gifts, Home Accessories, Stationery, Tabletop, Crafts Vol. 3 - Issue 5

• Autumn Gift & Home Fair 2010 • Tendence 2010 • Promoturk 2010 • The Winter Fair 2010 • London Gift Fair 2010

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Tendence 2010

Products from Castle Arch Pottery.

Jewellery from Absolute Jewellery Design.

2, 3, 17, 25 & 27 Markets & Fairs

20-23 Department Store Profiles

Tendence 27-31 August 2010 London Gift Fair 12-14 September 2010 Promoturk 22-25 September 2010 The Winter Fair 29-31 October 2010

House of Fraser Marks & Spencer Debenhams

4-13 Autumn Gift & Home Preview

26 Cartamundi UK A Sprinkle of Disney Magic.

A preview of some of the exhibitors at Autumn Gift & Home 2010.

19 Namaste UK

28 Events Guide

New season products from Namaste UK.

Key Dates for your Diary.

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The most important International consumer goods trade show for the second half of the year

endence will return to its traditional time slot at the end of August in 2010 (27th to 31st), perfectly timed to present the latest products and trends for the coming autumn, winter and Christmas seasons. Additionally, an initial preview of trends for the following spring and summer months will also be on show.

With 2,041 exhibitors from 63 countries and over 50,000 trade visitors from 97 countries in 2009, Tendence is the most International consumer goods exhibition for the second half of the year. For five days, Tendence will be welcoming exhibitors, trade visitors, designers and trend scouts from all around the world to the Giving and Living sectors of the fair. Once there, they will engage in the buying and selling of the latest creative gifts and products for the home.

The Giving sector (the leading half of the event) offers specialist retailers a unique selection of gifts – from traditional

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markets & fairs to quirky trend products to amusing, fastmoving consumer goods. Giving also presents paper products, toys, craft products and candles together with gourmet gifts and jewellery. The range is complemented by personal accessories, beauty and wellness products.

Personal gifts are in demand as never before. For those on the hunt for exciting and attractive products, the Giving area offers the best possible platform for creative ideas. Be it trendy lifestyle products, cute soft toys, traditional wood art or high-quality jewellery – there is something here for every taste.

Jewellery is the classic idea when it comes to gifts and will be the subject of special attention at Tendence 2010. In the Carat section, the focus is on jewellery and exhibitors will showcase their latest collections of costume jewellery, genuine jewellery, clocks, watches and accessories.

A wide variety of special presentations and exhibitions, as well as a lecture area, provide additional inspiration and information.

This year, 23 students, University graduates and young designers will be showing their jewellery creations and debut limited ranges in the ‘Talents’ section, the promotional programme for young designers. Their work will be on display in the Carat product area, the platform for

DATE: VENUE: TEL: FAX: E-MAIL: WEB: VISITOR REGISTRATION:

27 – 31 August 2010 Frankfurt am Main +44 (0) 1784 415950 +44 (0) 1784 415951 info@ireland.messefrankfurt.com www.tendence.messefrankfurt.com www.ukfrankfurt.co.uk fashion and luxury jewellery.

“The programme offers young designers a unique opportunity to attract attention in the industry and to establish themselves. At the same time, the ‘Talents’ provide a breath of fresh air“ - Nicolette Naumann, Tendence Vice President.

With just a couple of months left before Tendence returns, the excitement is building for what promises to be yet another successful show. Despite the current economic struggle, Tendence is more in demand than ever, not only as an International ordering venue but also as a centre for design and trends.

Book your ticket in advance to save time and money on site!

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autumn home and gift show

New look Autumn Fair targets forecast retail sales growth

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reland’s new look Autumn Gift and Home Fair, which takes place in the RDS Simmonscourt from 22 to 25 August, will provide exhibitors with a powerful platform to showcase their products to the trade and capitalise on consumer confidence in the wake of confirmation that Ireland’s recession is officially over.

Confirmed exhibitors include leading tableware and giftware companies Tipperary Crystal, Belleek China and the Irish Table Top Group. Among the first time exhibitors at the Fair are Bluebone, Hanson Leather Goods and JC Walsh.

A new and innovative highlight of this year’s Fair will be a retail advice centre offering free advice clinics by leading experts to show retailers the latest techniques in promoting their business and increasing sales. Highly relevant topics will include l store design; cost-effective makeovers; visual merchandising; and invaluable window display tips can be invaluable. There will be seminars on creative displays and merchandising; retail design solutions; and customer service and making sales.

According to John Hick, Fair Director: “The response from the industry to date has been tremendously positive. Our sense is that both companies and retailers are seeing the potential for a significant upswing in sales by the end of the year and are going to go all-out to aggressively win business – and we are especially well placed to help them make that happen.

“This year’s Autumn Gift and Home Fair has a new format and many new features to give serious trade buyers every incentive to explore opportunities for sourcing products that will boost their sales in the busy Christmas market. It attracts

high calibre, professionally minded retailers who recognise that the Fair is a unique trade-only one-stop shop for purchasing latest new products in furniture, jewellery, giftware and homeware. It reflects the reality that the marketplace is still very tough and highly competitive but consumers are expected to spend more this season and will be looking for high value quality products and gifts to buy.”

An anticipated attendance of more than 4,000 buyers from across all relevant sectors will be looking to spot the latest trends and newest products in gifts and homeware, source product and diversify their consumer offerings, the Autumn Gift and Home Fair will give exhibitors a unique opportunity to target both existing and new trade customers.

The Autumn Gift and Home Fair is organised by Expo Events Ltd, Ireland’s largest exhibitions and events organiser.

Headquartered in Dublin, Expo Events organises high profile trade and consumer events throughout Ireland and services over 2,200 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors annually.

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Corona Silver

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orona Silver is a supplier of distinctive jewellery for today’s contemporary jewellery market. The Showroom is situated in converted Stables and Loft within a fine Georgian Courtyard. We specialise in the wholesale supply of sterling silver jewellery with crystal, pearl and semiprecious stone, and fashion jewellery with crystal, resin and coloured stones.

We offer a very personal service, as part of which you can be assured of a prompt and informative response to your enquiries.

With a large and growing range of satisfied customers, many of whom we have been supplying since the early years following our creation in 1995. You can be confident of receiving not only exceptional jewellery but also a committed and efficient service.

As designers, suppliers and wholesalers of contemporary jewellery, we offer a large range of fashion and sterling jewellery of distinctive and unique design. Our sterling silver range of rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and bangles are adorned with an exciting variety of crystal, pearls and semiprecious stones.

The fashion jewellery employs crystal, resin and coloured stones with stunning effect.

Our Unique Range is particularly special, involving a very high quality of design and Winner craftsmanship with extremely unusual finish Best Jewellery Award at The Autumn Gift & effects.

Corona Silver launching our Aut- Home Show 2009. umn/Winter Collection at the Autumn Gift & Home Fair, with over 500 New Designs in our Corona Jewellery: Silver & Fashion Jewellery.

As seen on: Also new to the Corona Collection are TV3 Fabulous Corona Scarves embellished with Ireland AM interview Jewellery.

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Winner Best Overall Product at The Autumn Gift & Home Show 2009.

As Featured in: Irish Times, Saturday Magazine.

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Stand D3 Tel: 0429379148 E-mail: dorothy@coronasilver.ie www.coronasilver.ie

Timeless

Jelly Belly ‘Beantastic’ Fragrances

Figgy Pudding

ShopSmart Ltd, distributors of Wax Lyrical products in the Republic of Ireland are exhibiting at the 2010

JELLY BELLY

TIMELESS BASIC & CHRISTMAS

Autumn Gift & Home Show at RHS

RDS, Stand No. E12

Classic Garden Collection

You can also visit our 3500 square foot showrooms at our premises: Unit 50, Canal Walk, Parkwest Industrial Park, Dublin 12 Tel: 00353 1 621 5922

GFM Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh

HOMESCENTS BASIC & CHRISTMAS

RHS BASIC & CHRISTMAS

autumn home & gift show Harold Elmes Ltd., Riversdale Ind Estate, Bluebell Avenue, Dublin 12.

Phone: (01) 4551374 /4507028 Fax: (01) 4652575 Email: hesales@haroldelmesltd.com WEB SITE: www.haroldelmesltd.com

Stand Number: F 22

Elmes Invite You for Afternoon Tea & Celebrations Collection From our Luxury Napkins, Mugs, Tea 4 One Set, Candles & Matches.

Colm De Ris olm is one of the few potters hand throwing his pots in Dublin, he has a unit in the IDA Cluster in Clonshaugh Ind Est and produces an entire range of Stoneware Pottery including Lamps, bowls and vases of various sizes to satisfy both corporate needs

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From our Cup Cake Range in Gift Boxes: Side and Serving Plates, Mugs, and Napkins.

and the Irish gift market.

He specialises in once off design pieces and full dinner services. All of his pottery is hand thrown or hand built and comes in strong colours, deep reds and rich blues with sweeping shapes creating a modern Celtic feel.

The high gloss finish is achieved by

isit Mala Leather on Stand E21 to see the new collections of beautiful small leather goods, they have everything from ladies purses to mens wallets and passport holders. New for 2010 is the exciting and much anticipated range of ladies handbags made in the softest nappa leather. As you would come to expect from Mala the details on their range are as intricate as ever and complimented with patterned lining materials. All items are gift packaged making them ideal christmas gifts. There are new styles in their best selling ranges along with a

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Native of Cork, Ray Power set up Castle Arch Pottery in the Autumn of 1993 in Kilkenny’s famous Castle Yard, which sits under the gaze of Kilkenny Castle.

The glazes used are both luscious and eye catching and have been carefully developed over the past 18 years. Taking inspiration from Celtic patterns such as the Newgrange spirals and the traditional motifs and prints handed down through centuries of pattern making.

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firing his work in a gas fired kiln to porcelain temperatures which adds to the aesthetic beauty of his work making it suitable for use in microwaves, dish-washers and ovens and it comes in three different ran-ges, the Clas-sic blue, the Solstice white and the Emerald green."

new collection of the collectable Pinky purses with a Bee theme.

Mala sell all items as single pieces and there is no minimum order quantity.

Mala also offer a full bespoke, made to order manufacturing service, if this is of interest to you please call a member of the team on + 44 (0) 1543483230, can’t wait for the Gift fair visit the new website www.malaleather.com where you will see all collections and special offers.

Our most popular range to date has to be Hamptons Blue. With its eye catching jewel like colour which gives any setting whether domestic or commercial an attractive and inviting feel.

This year for Christmas we are introducing our limited edition Angels, which capture the essence of our pottery but with a decidedly celestial feel!

Come and see us on Stand No. D22.

Web: www.castlearchpottery.ie

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Cartamundi

product news artamundi is proud to announce its new

CToy Story 3 Buzz Lightyear Gift Set Tin. This game has been developed using groundbreaking technology which enables you to bring Buzz Lightyear to life through the help of your computer. Simply hold up your Buzz Lightyear playing card to a webcam and lose yourself in a magical digital world, as you and Buzz Lightyear appear on screen together!

This new software offers you the chance to take pictures, make your own movies and enjoy an amazingly addictive space ranger flying game on your PC. For further information go to our website www.cartamundi.com

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SCENTED CANDLES BLAZE A TRAIL OF SUCCESS FOR MAX BENJAMIN

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roduced by the Van den Bergh family in Enniskerry, Max Benjamin is a hugely successful range of natural soy wax scented candles available in all of the major department and gift stores in Ireland including Brown Thomas, Meadows & Byrne, Kilkenny, and House of Fraser. Beautiully packaged in colourful boxes with silver edging and lettering, the luxurious candles are extremely well priced at just ?18 each.

Brothers Mark and David Van den Bergh run Max Benjamin from their family home in Enniskerry, Co. Wickow. All of the products are designed and made in Ireland.

Importantly, Max Benjamin candles also boast excellent green credentials as they are made from natural soy wax - a renewable resource - rather than parafin. The wick is an Italian cotton wick which is lead free and therefore provides a non-toxic burn, and the elegant packaging can all be recycled.

Commenting on the product range, Mark Van den Bergh who designs the collection says: “Scented candles are now a necessary accessory in every interior. We are constantly expanding the range in order to provide candles that are suited to every taste and every room in the house. In terms of fragrance we are so proud of our offering which includes Lemongrass & Ginger, French Linen Water, along with Autumn scents Cloves & Cinnamon and the brand new Cassis & White Jasmine�, fourteen in total to choose from.

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bsolute Jewellery is a stunning range of pearl and crystal jewellery.

The forthcoming collection features contemporary pearl and enameling details with swarovski elements. It includes neckpieces, earrings, rings, brooches and bangles.

Handmade in Italy with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite jewellery is suprisingly affordable.

Come visit us at Autumn Fair, RDS, Dublin. Stand No: J4

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ennifère jewellery launches its latest collections at Autumn Gift & Home Show at the RDS this August. Its latest inspiration is a funky yet classic bead collection known as ‘The Sweetbox’.

Launched earlier this year at Showcase in January for the first time this bead collection has received an amazing reaction nationwide and stands out in its design and creativity. ‘The Sweet Box’ Autumn collection again recreates and continues with bold designs that will continue to delight and offer something different for

the Autumn.

Jennifère jewellery is the inspiration of Anne Marie and Elaine Given. Founded in 2002 their seasonal handcrafted designs are based on funky elegance, both exquisite and bold, colourful and classic using a fusion of crystals, semi precious stones, and beads.

Jennifère collections are showcased every year in established gift and department stores, pharmacies and boutique retail outlets. For more details contact us at Jennifère Jewellery sales@jenniferejewellery.com, www.jenniferejewellery.com or visit us at the Autumn Show Stand E25/E27.

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ictured is the award winning Elyseé range by coloured enamel cookware brand La Cuisine. Designed by Waterford based designer Marcus Notley, it comes in a range of vibrant and exciting colours; Two-tone Red, Ruby, Two-tone Grey, Gloss Black, and Olive Green as pictured. The company was also a finalist in the “Value Range of the Year” category at the spring Fair awards in Birmingham last year. Promo Retail Price €49.95.

For more information and prices contact: info@lacuisinecookware.com or Tel:05791 22666.

Visions

Stand D2 – Autumn Gift & Home Fair 2010

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isions are extremely proud to represent one of Ireland's leading photographic artists Michael Walsh.

Michael has an amazing body of work built up over the last 25 years. His images are taken from the 4 corners of Ireland and are profoundly influenced by the ever-changing light of the Irish coast and countryside. Michael's work is available through all the best craft and design stores in Ireland and in a variety of different sizes.

Choose from 14x11 or the square 16x16 or the

stunning panoramic 16x36.

Michael has earned himself a large fan base here in Ireland and his images throughly make the perfect gift for any occasion. All of Michael's images are available directly from Visions and can be supplied with a free standing purpose built stand in 1 of 2 sizes. Please call to stand D2 to view the new 2010 range.

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The Broad Appeal of

Bunbury Boards

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aunched in 2008, Bunbury Boards provide a practical yet highly individual gift and have an extremely broad appeal, both at home in Ireland and internationally, proving popular as presents for special occasions, as kitchenware and home accessories, and as mementoes for tourists.

Every Bunbury Board is handcrafted and made from the finest, fullytraceable Irish hardwood, sourced from sustainable woodland. The boards are produced near Rathvilly in County Carlow by the Lisnavagh Timber Project.

Bunbury Boards make the perfect special gift, wedding present or coffee table centrepiece and can be used for cutting bread or cheese, carving, serving, charcuterie, or simply displaying in the home.

Bunbury Boards are available in a variety of styles and sizes to appeal to giftware, homeware and kitchenware buyers. For example, one of the most popular board styles is the waney edge, which has a rustic charm and makes an attractive accessory for a dinner party bread or cheese board.

These boards have squared back and sides, with rounded corners and a natural waney edge to the front. The waney edge can have the bark on or off, depending on the stability of the bark and the species of the tree. Either end of the board has finger plates to allow the boards to be easily carried. The waney edge board is available in four formats – small (8" x 11"), medium (11" x 16"), large (13.5" x 20") and baguette/fish (6.5" x 20").

Another variation, the handle board is a thicker and sturdier product and best suited to carving. These boards are designed with drainage grooves at either side of the front face, and are rounded on one end with a carrier handle. The other end is straight with rounded corners and has finger plates for easy lifting. The handle board is made in four different sizes.

Uniqueness Because the boards are hand finished using different wood species in the workshops at Lisnavagh, no two Bunbury Boards are the same. Each board is also individually stamped and coded. This code, when entered by the customer on the Bunbury Board website, reveals the story of the tree from which the board was made, and what

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measures have been taken to replace the tree.

“As far as we understand, we are the only business in the world that can actually trace each product right back to its origin – the tree that it is made from. We only use trees that have died naturally or timber from sustainable sources,” explains Dena Nolan, head of marketing for the Bunbury Boards.

Broad Appeal to Consumers The growing popularity of Bunbury Boards is due to the fact that they appeal to a diverse range of consumers. Apart from being ecofriendly, the products make affordable gifts, serving as functional and beautiful kitchen utensils but are also suitable as coffee table centrepieces. Bunbury Boards are both hardwearing and aesthetically pleasing in terms of the variety of woods and shapes available. They are popular with tourists to Ireland, affording the opportunity to bring a natural ‘piece of Ireland’ home. Furthermore, Bunbury Boards can be customised for commercial customers such as hotels and restaurants.

Since being launched in 2008, Bunbury Boards have proven to be a major sales success in kitchenware, giftware and homeware outlets in Ireland and abroad. Bunbury Boards has carefully built relationships with small independent outlets through to major retail chains, supporting customers and encouraging sales with a constant flow of new products, attractive packaging and eye-catching point-of-sale material.

“We are constantly striving to improve and develop our range,” Dena Nolan explains. “We have designed some new products which will be exhibited in the Autumn and the Spring. We are also introducing on-line sales shortly, where there will be a facility to have the boards engraved, for example for a wedding present.”

A recent development has been the introduction of a special display stand, which is effectively a large version of a waney edge board and holds several Bunbury Boards in an upright position. Not only is this visually appealing to shoppers but is also space efficient for the retailer. “It has been hugely advantageous and we have noticed that sales have improved at the stores that have taken the display stands,” she adds.

Exports of Bunbury Boards are growing rapidly and the majority of sales are now generated internationally. For instance, Bunbury Boards are now stocked by John Lewis in the UK and have recently been introduced to Williams-Sonoma outlets in North America.

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G Hand Crafted in County Carlow G Made from Sustainable and traceable Irish Hardwoods G Only trees that have died naturally, felled with a license or felled for forest management are used to make a Bunbury Board G Each product has its own unique log number which can be used to print a tree report on Bunbury boards fun interactive web site G No two boards are the same G Bunbury Boards Christmas ribbon and point of sale are available

Contact Details Bunbury Boards The Lisnavagh Timber Project Lisnavagh, Rathvilly, Co Carlow

Phone: 059 9161784 Fax: 059 9161475 E mail: sales@bunburyboards.com Web: www.bunburyboards.com

Upcoming Fairs:

From the 22nd to 25th August, Bunbury Boards will attend the Autumn Home & Gift Fair – Stand No. E31 at the RDS, Dublin. A new range of Bunbury Board products will then launch at Show Case 2011, in the Creative Island section at the RDS, and also at the NEC – Stand No. E69 in Birmingham.

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by Louise Kennedy for Tipperary Crystal

ipperary Crystal is launching a new range by Irish designer Louise Kennedy. The new collection has sixitems and is very much in tune with market trends and includes candleholders, vases, bowls, picture frames and votives. Prices range from €35 to €180.

The range will be extended later in the year to include stemware.

Louise Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most successful fashion designers with an international reputation for elegance, luxury and understated design. In collaboration with Tipperary Crystal, she has designed a contemporary crystal collection that includes a varied but comprehensive collection of stemware and giftware. Her collection has become the fastest growing brand of designed crystal in Ireland with an ever-increasing following in the UK and US markets. Her spectacular chandelier and lighting collection, launched in 2005, has won wide acclaim.

Declan Fearon, Managing Director of Tipperary Crystal said: “We are delighted to have some of the country's most prominent artists and designers including, of course, Louise Kennedy and Graham Knuttel, as well as household names like Rachel Allen, Patrick Guilbaud and legendary sportsman Christy O'Connor Senior.”

Tipperary Crystal, which was established in 1988, continues its highly successful strategy of ‘innovation through design’. The introduction of the four new collections follows extensive market research at home and abroad and is set to give a further boost to the Tipperary Crystal brand.

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Knightsbridge boutique.com High-end jewellery without a big spend

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nightsbridge Boutique.com is an online designer jewellery boutique offering essential classic jewellery pieces. Our collection includes carefully selected and one-off pieces from jewellery designers and artisans around the world.

We offer investment pieces that have been skillfully made using the highest quality materials, updated with one of a kind, fashion-led seasonal collections.

Knightsbridge Boutique.com tries to bridge the gap between high street and high end by offering our customers truly unique keepsake pieces at accessible prices.

Knightsbridge Boutique.com has a strong belief in the power of jewellery to uplift the spirits. We believe jewellery is something we can draw strengh and comfort from and is a wearable piece of art that reflects parts of our personalities. As Madame Chanel so elequantly put it, "luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury".

Many of our designer collections have been heavily featured in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan.

As well as been photographed on celebrities such as Cherly Cole, Yasmin le Bon and Nadine Coyle.

www.knightsbridgeboutique.com email: info@knightsbridgeboutique.com T: +353 0404 32386

All the Fun of

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esser & Pavey have captured the latest craze for cupcakes and given them a Christmas feel.

Stack the cake stand with designer Christmas Cupcakes this year is the message to the consumer, forget the large round fruit cake, be trendy and add something special to the table this Christmas.

The Christmas Cupcake range consists of fine china, every piece carefully illustrated and coloured, mugs – from standard shapes and sizes to trendy latte mugs; coasters, cake stands, sandwich trays, Melanie trays and gift bags to match the range.

What a perfect retail display this range would make, capture the eyes of the consumer this Christmas time!!RRP bone china mugs from £2.99, fine china cake stands £9.99 and gift bags from 99p to £2.99.

See these at the London Gift Fair at Olympia, stand G18 or at the Autumn Gift Fair, NEC, stand E04/F03 in Hall 5. www.leonardo.co.uk

Lesser & Pavey Ltd Leonardo House Fawkes Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 1JQ

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London Gift Fair 12-14 September 2010 National Hall Olympia, London www.londongiftfair.com

Exhibitors unveil a Host of Product Launches For the First London Gift Fair

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s the new London Gift Fair prepares for its first ever event this September, exhibitors will be unveiling a host of great new products as buyers plan for both the Christmas 2010 and Spring 2011 seasons.

Companies at the show will be displaying thousands of brands and lines and below is a sneak preview of some of the products that will be on display.

Pyramid International will be unveiling a range of official licensed merchandise for the London 2012 Olympics. They will be showcasing many items from the range, including the brand new mascot posters.

Also, from their London themed collection will be prints, 3D posters, badges, key chains and stickers.

Also following the London theme, Lesser & Pavey has announced the launch of a quality range of gift items decorated with illustrations of the capital, including paperweights, clocks, key rings, magnets, fine china mugs, trays and computer mouse mats.

Lesser & Pavey is also planning to launch additions to their ever popular Betty Boop range.

Parlane International, one of the first companies to sign up for the show, is incorporating London Gift Fair into its fortieth anniversary plans. Mike Burgess, Managing Director, explained "We are halfway through our 40th anniversary year. We are truly passionate about our exciting autumn/winter collection and are confident that we can deliver an amazing showcase at the London Gift Fair, a fusion of styles and prices means theres something for everyone."

Scenarios will feature Bed, Bath, Living and Travel a contemporary collection of travel bags and bath robes designed in New Zealand by Citta Design, a much loved brand in the Antipodes. New fabrics and colours will ensure that the new range of travel bags do not disappoint. Bath robes include a luxurious textured fabric in beautiful pastel shades and, for the men, a striking blazer stripe in red, grey and charcoal.

Greetings card designer Angel Genie will be presenting a new collection of five unique images from an established group of renowned Thai artists. These new images will be available as greeting

cards and limited edition Gicle prints.

The Diabolical Gift Company is showing a wacky and wonderful range of new gifts, such as The gagulator, which looks like a normal calculator but has an alternative setting which tells jokes, and The Excuse Keychain, which plays a selection of loud background noises at the touch of a button to allow you to end phone calls abruptly. They will also be showing the amusing Stylish Eyebrow Set, The Inflatable Cat & Dog, and Funky Animal Money Banks amongst others.

Childrens giftware company Babyblooms will offer delightful socks cupcakes, unusual and irresistibly cute, they make great baby shower gifts. Available in a choice of regular or organic cotton and in six colour options, the practical baby socks are presented in a silicon baking case which can later be used for home baking.

Another company planning great things for London Gift Fair is the Talbot Import Company. Managing Director Robert Talbot said, We will be displaying a fantastic autumn range of our own designs, great value jewellery and gift products. We see London Gift Fair as an important complementary show to Top Drawer. The two shows together will allow buyers to crossover and see a whole spectrum of products from high quality, design-led items through to great value, affordable gifts.

Commenting on the show Naomi Hird, Marketing Communications Manager for the organisers Clarion Events, said The plans for London Gift Fair are well advanced and we are delighted that the exhibitors are being so proactive. Buyers will be able to see a fabulous range of products, which will help them plan not only for Christmas but beyond for Spring with the added bonus of being all under one roof, in an easy to access central London location.

London Gift Fair, which will be held in the National Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, is co-located alongside the ever popular designled exhibition Top Drawer, this will enable visitors to see a wide and varied spectrum of gifts at all price points.

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product news

Funky Fair Trade Felt

Fair Trade Christmas

amaste have hundreds of ideas for gifts for the upcoming autumn/winter season. Pictured is their brand new range of fairly traded felt items from the Philippines. Made from top quality fine grade felt, which lends itself to intricate designs, the range includes delightful bags, bag charms and purses, fabulous hats and beautiful, delicate jewellery and hair accessories.

Namaste is a friendly Fair Trade company with a huge range of products including clothing & accessories, jewellery, kids, home & gift and furniture. Their discount structure means that the more you spend, the more you save!

Namaste understands that customers are often put off by ethical products at high prices, so strong design and affordability are paramount.

Come and see our massive range at the Birmingham Tel 01756 700790 NEC Autumn Fair www.namaste-uk.com Hall 5 – Stands G40 & email: sales@namaste-uk.com G43

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amaste’s designers have really gone to town with festive lines for Christmas. The image shows a snapshot of one of many ranges. Handmade on a fair trade basis in India from wool felt and beautifully finished with an embroidered snowflake design, These decorations will be launched as part of Namaste’s new Autumn/Winter ranges at the Autumn Fair Venue: Birmingham NEC September 5th – 8th. It is a great opportunity to preview the whole of Namaste’s Autumn/Winter collection, which includes gifts, jewellery, clothing, home accessories, soft furnishings and furniture.

Namaste has a very generous discount structure for retailers, with discounts adding up on the basis that the more you spend the more you save. Customers are also very welcome to visit Namaste’s showroom in North Yorkshire and receive an extra discount for cash & Tel 01756 700790 carrying their order. www.namaste-uk.com Birmingham NEC – Hall 5 email: sales@namaste-uk.com – Stand G40 & G43

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Kenyan Soapstone

amaste’s new Assam fair trade furniture is made from sustainable fruitwood and has been designed with gift shops very much in mind.

Complementing the new furniture are several fantastic new ranges of home accessories and soft furnishings which are full of eastern inspiration. Lanterns are very much in fashion at the moment and complement sumptuous new cushions and wall hangings perfectly.

Namaste is a friendly fair trade company committed to ethical trading. Their huge range of products includes gifts, jewellery, clothing, home accessories, soft furnishings Tel 01756 700790 and furniture. www.namaste-uk.com Hall 5 – Stands G40 & email: sales@namaste-uk.com G43

amaste are introducing a brand new range of designer soapstone gifts, all fairly traded from Kenya.

The range is in five beautiful colours decorated with a pretty flower design. Items include charming hippos and cats, tealight holders, funky keyrings, necklaces, Christmas decorations and lovely red hearts.

Namaste is a friendly fair trade company committed to ethical values, who avoid expensive middlemen, buying direct from producers whenever possible. Namaste has a generous discount structure combined with a vast range that includes gifts, jewellery, clothing, accessories, soft furnishings and furniture.

Recycled materials are used Tel 01756 700790 wherever possible.

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Colourful Homeware From HOUSE OF FRASER to Brighten Up Autumn/Winter

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ursting with colour and style, House of Fraser has assembled a cool collection of homeware for autumn/winter. Full of vibrancy and charm, colour plays a pivotal role in the range as shades of teal, mulberry and burnished amber are introduced to warm up the home as the evenings draw in.

Pied a Terre Home continues to make a chic fashion statement with teal as the new accent colour for autumn. For fine dining, a sophisticated blue and gold peacock-inspired pattern on fine bone china dinnerware looks elegant accompanied by gold cutlery etched with a subtle feather pattern. Elsewhere in the home, an embroidered chinoiserie design on bedlinen looks fresh and pretty in shades of blue and is complemented beautifully by a collection of ruched, embellished cushions that provide a luxurious feel to the fashionled range.

Linea bedlinen is bright and bold with patterned, colourful designs central to the autumn collection. A dramatic hand-painted floral design jumps off the bed in an eruption of colour with splashes of pink and orange. Elsewhere a subtle illustrated floral design is brought to life with pops of blue, pink and orange. Injecting an element of fun to standard bedroom style, a modern spot design featuring violet, green and orange polka dots on a charcoal base is the perfect choice to brighten up dark winter nights.

Colour also takes centre stage in the bathroom as a selection of super-bright towels and bathmats present an impressive rainbow of bold acid shades. Add some pattern with a selection of colourful Missoni towels featuring zig-zag stripes in a multi-coloured palette.

For a tranquil option, Linea towels in heather,

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teal and ebony shades form a collection of soft, sumptuous bathroom linen that sits perfectly with white marble bathroom accessories and black and white bamboo storage baskets. Speckled amber glass bathroom accessories provide a retro feel with a polished style that looks striking against a white ceramic sink.

In dining, chunky stoneware in yellow and blue primary shades is a stylish everyday option and is superbly matched with coloured linens and blue-based glassware. For a more feminine feel, floral-based patterns in soft pastel shades have a vintage appeal. A faded blue floral pattern on porcelain looks pretty with a soft scalloped edge, or if the preference is for pink then a modern cherry blossom design on white fine bone china offset with deep pink chunky glassware is available. For stylish dining smart white porcelain plates featuring a bold blue rim is a great alternative to plain white dinnerware.

A splash of colour can be added in the kitchen with bright red cast iron Linea cookware that is a sound investment in both style and function. With a smooth enamelled finish for extra durability, the stylish look of the cookware makes it a musthave addition to traditional and modern kitchens alike.

Team with bold red stripe kitchen linens for a supercoordinated look.

For everyday cooking there is an extensive range of high-spec stainless steel pans that come in every shape and size for extra versatility in the kitchen.

The new cobble grey Dualit toaster is an option for making breakfast in style.

Hand-built in England using patented, award-winning technology, the enamelled finish retro design is guaranteed to make the best toast while adding a bold, stylish look to any kitchen.

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New additions to Debenhams Autumn Winter 2010 range

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onfidence and colour combine to shape the core of Debenhams Autumn Winter 2010 home range. Perfect for updating your home as the seasons change, whether its distinct individual touches or complete collections to revamp the whole house.

Debenhams has something to suit everyone's style and budget; from iconic decorative accessories, unique cushions and bedlinen, through to stunning kitchenware and bathroom ranges.

For Autumn Winter 2010 Debenhams sets the standards for exceptional quality homewares and remains unique for bringing exclusive and affordable ranges to the High Street. We are pleased and excited to announce the arrival of two brand new additions to the Designers at Debenhams home team; Butterfly by Matthew Williamson and House and Home

by Lisa Stickley. The Butterfly by Matthew Williamson collection is staying true to his daring approach to colour and pattern to bring us a hedonistic style inspired by cultures from around the world. The new range from Lisa Stickley is fresh, quirky, and witty and

breathes a new lease of life into any home. In her own words it is “domestic bliss with a modern twist”.

These two new designers beautifully complement the existing homeware available at Debenhams to offer something to suit everybodies taste and style, whether it’s casual comfort from Rocha.John Rocha, to decadence from Star by Julien Macdonald, to ultimate style from Betty Jackson.Black.

The enduring relationships and close collaboration between Debenhams strong in-house design team and the Designers ensure each collection remains unique, fashionable and a true reflection of each Designers individual style.

For stockists Rep. Of Ireland Tel: 1890 946 779 Northern Ireland Tel: 0844 5 616161 www.debenhams.com

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Christmas Gifts Galore Leading Retailer Marks & Spencer is one of the UK’s leading retailers, with over 21 million people visiting its stores each week. It offers stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products, as well as outstanding quality foods, responsibly sourced from around 2,000 suppliers globally. The group employs over 75,000 people in the UK and abroad, and has over 600 UK and Irish stores, plus an expanding international business.

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arks & Spencer’s company values of ‘quality, value, service, innovation and trust’ are not new - they are the principles on which the business was founded. The UK-based international retailer has lined up an impressive array of giftware for Christmas 2010.

Gifts For Her Marks & Spencer has the perfect gifts to make this Christmas extra special for women. Whether it is a beautiful piece of statement jewellery or some pampering treats, from the unbelievable value to the affordable luxury, Marks & Spencer has assembled a range to suit all tastes.

Black gown.

Embellished clutch bag.

Marks & Spencer is the number one provider of womenswear and lingerie in the UK.

Green Fingers Marks & Spencer has also assembled gardening gifts galore this Christmas. These pretty and practical ideas will look great on any patch all year round, and they are fantastic value too. With prices starting from just £3.50, shoppers can ensure that their whole family is preened and prepared to blossom in time for spring.

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It is the number one provider of womenswear and lingerie in the UK, and is rapidly growing its market share in menswear, kidswear and home, due in part to a growing online business.

Overall, clothing and homeware sales account for 49% of Marks & Spencer’s business. The other 51% is in food, where the company sells everything from fresh produce and groceries, to partly-prepared meals and ready meals.

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at Marks & Spencer Stocking Fillers

Gifts For Men From luxurious cashmere scarves, sleek shirting in festive hues, to the latest technology and pampering grooming sets, Marks & Spencer has the solution for even those hard-to-buy-for men. For a novelty gift, the Hoppy Christmas beer selection is the perfect idea for a festive party offering or a Christmas treat.

Cashmere scarf.

Hoppy Christmas beer selection.

Ideal for the friend who has everything or the excitable child who wants to see what Santa has brought, Marks & Spencer has an extensive selection of small gifts to fill a stocking with.

From novelty wobble eyed chocolate reindeer tins to a beautiful burgundy velvet clutch - Marks & Spencer has thoughtful gifts to make this Christmas a memorable one.

Mini nail collection.

Men’s novelty sock.

Green Credentials

Now more than ever, Marks & Spencer is also known for its green credentials as a result of a five-year eco plan, Plan A, which will see the group, amongst other things, become carbon neutral and send no waste to landfill by 2012.

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A SPRINKLE OF DISNEY MAGIC

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he enchanted world of Disney Pairs Game, as the small cards are Princess® arrives with the shuffled and laid face down. Pick up release of two magical card the most pairs and you can get ready games by Cartamundi this for the ball.

Mega Memo is a great way of September. Little princesses will learning to recognise have a royal time with their pictures and improve favourite characters your memory.

Snow White, Cinderella, In the pictures Aurora, Ariel, Belle, game, it’s a race to Jasmine and some The Disney collect the most other friendly Princess® Card large cards. Players faces.

Games are available get one of each The fairy tale from September 2010 small card from the begins with Happy at all good toy Pairs Game. As Families (RRP retailers. the stack of large £2.99). Make your cards are turned own game with 8 over, the quickest player families of 4 cards and 72 to put together the extra stickers! Decorate picture on the large card is each card with a matching crowned as winner. The memory number and picture sticker, collect as game is identical except that many families as possible and count players only have seconds to yourself the fairest of them all. memorize the picture on the large The joy of learning comes to life with card before it’s turned over!

Mega Memo (RRP £4.99). This Of course no card game would fabulous 3 in 1 card game set includes be complete without a a Pairs Game, Mega Memo and Puzzle spellbinding 16-piece puzzle which to ensure hours of captivating has been cleverly crafted on the creativity. back of the large cards.

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Extra 72 sticker set

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TEAM BEHIND ROYAL SHOW LAUNCHES

NEW CONSUMER WINTER FAIR T he Royal Agricultural Society of England is launching its first retail show since the end of the Royal Show. The Winter Fair, held from 29th to 31st October 2010, promises to be the ultimate in festive shopping and will be packed full of delicious food, sumptuous drink and inspirational gift ideas for the festive season.

Aiming to attract around 15,000 visitors in its first year, the organisers plan to house around 250 exhibitors, each selling unique presents and gifts ranging from handmade traditional British and locally made products, to contemporary art and design pieces, jewellery, accessories as well as home wares.

Brian Warren, CEO of Royal Agricultural Society of England, explains: “The Royal Show was known for its excellent retail village and we see the Winter Fair attracting the same high quality exhibitors. Our aim is to source quality exhibitors with the most authentic and diverse range of gift items. We all know that one of the biggest headaches when Christmas shopping is coming up with new ideas for gifts. We hope to solve this problem in a lovely festive environment.”

As well as the gifts, the focus will also be on food, showcasing produce sourced from local and regional suppliers, decorations for the home and garden, and wrapping. Organisers plan a Christmas kitchen with some of the region’s finest chefs and food producers giving some handy hints for Christmas food preparations as well as a live stage with product showcases and expert advice.

With early bird rates for exhibiting at the Winter Fair starting from just £55 per square metre, this is an ideal opportunity to have valuable face-to-face time with consumers and generate revenue in a festive atmosphere. There are plans for the halls to be decorated with Christmas trees and performances by local choirs.

Visit the wonderful Winter Fair, indulge in the festivities and enjoy shopping for inspiring gift ideas for the whole family, entertainment tips, beautiful products for your home and garden, decorations ideas and tips plus a wide range of food and drink tips and ideas in our food hall. Join us for a great day and soak up the festive atmosphere and tempting products.

Discover and enjoy a wide range of features and attractions, from the farmers market show-casing a great selection of local British produce, traditional craft stalls, demonstrations, tips and advice to the fabulous Food Theatre.

With a great range of products from an array over 250 exhibitors all your Christmas shopping starts here. Decorations or gifts for those ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family, we have shop and drop as well as a gift wrapping service. The Winter fair set in its rural surroundings really is the event for you a truly enjoyable day out!

Stoneleigh Park is centrally located with millions of consumers within easy reach, The Winter Fair Organised and presented by The Royal Agricultural Society of England’s experienced show team, has a long history of events and has access to exceptional quality visitors. With over 15,000 visitors expected to attend.

Potential exhibitors should contact Channell Events by calling 0845 270 6800 or by email to info@channellevents.com to discuss their requirements. For the latest news and updates on the Winter Fair, visit www.thewinterfair.com.

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Events Guide

August 2010

Autumn Fair International

CMC Gift & Home Market

New York International Gift Fair

5-8 September 2010 NEC, Birmingham England

26-28 September 2010 California Market Center, Los Angeles, California, America

Intergift

International Toy Fair

14-19 August 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, America

Pembrokeshire Show 17-19 August 2010 County Showground Pembrokeshire, Wales

Seattle International Gift Fair 21-24 August 2010 Convention & Trade Center-Seattle Washington, America

Autumn Gift+Home Fair 22-25 August 2010 RDS Main Hall Complex Dublin, Ireland

Buyers Market of America

British Days + Country Fair 10-12 September 2010 Krefeld Exhibition Centre Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany

Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishing Market Expo 11-13 September 2010 Americas Mart, Atlanta Georgia, America

Top Drawer Autumn

23-25 August 2010 Baltimore Convention Center Maryland, America

12-14 September 2010 Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, England

Chilterns Craft Show

London Gift Fair

30 September – 3 October 2010 Prague Exhibition Grounds Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha Czech Republic

October 2010 Hobby Show Roma 1-3 October 2010 Fiera Roma, Rome Lazio, Italy

19th Hong Kong International Toys & Gifts Show 18th Asian Gifts Premium & Household Products Show Mega Show Part 1

27-30 August 2010 Stonor Park, Henley-On-Thames England

12-14 September 2010 Olympia Exhibition Centre London, England

20-23 October 2010 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hong Kong, China

Tendence

Scotland International Trade Fair

China Sourcing Fair: Home Products

27-31 August 2010 Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt, Germany

Promogift 30 August – 1 September 2010 Comunidad De Madrid Madrid, Spain

19-20 September 2010 Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center Glasgow, Scotland

20-23 October 2010 AsiaWorld – Expo Hong Kong, China

Gift Expo

China Sourcing Fair: Gifts & Premiums

September 2010

21-24 September 2010 Manezh Exhibition Complex Moscow, Moskva Russia

Macef Milano

Promoturk

The Winter Fair

22-25 September 2010 CNR Expo Center Istanbul, Turkey

29-31 October 2010 Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire, England

3-6 September 2010 Milan, Lombardia, Italy

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9-13 September 2010 Comunidad De Madrid Madrid, Spain

20-23 October 2010 AsiaWorld – Expo Hong Kong, China

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