Home & Giftware Magazine – Retail News, Home & Gift Trends
Home & Giftware Magazine is published by Gifts & Greetings Review Ltd. and produced by industry trade journalist, Charlotte Cowell and account director, Denre Bruins. We have over 20 years’ experience in trade publishing, covering exhibitions at home and overseas, industry news and trends and always keeping our eyes peeled for the beautiful new products that will fly off the shelves of retail businesses large and small. From exquisite handmade crafts and original art, through to design-led home interiors, perfect gifts and greetings cards for all ages, we hunt out the hero products across sectors. Our circulation includes some of the best galleries, independent retailers, museums, zoos and heritage centres from around the UK and beyond, plus garden centres, department stores and interior designers.
If you have news or new products to share, email Charlotte. For advertising, contact Denre.
Western Chic defines new kitchen design trends
In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, trends come and go like the changing seasons. The Western chic trend is a celebration of homeliness, wholesomeness,
Celebrating International Women’s Day with GIMA
As we look forward to celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March we shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women who are
Goldsmiths Award for Essemgé
We are absolutely thrilled that British Craft Directory member, Essemgé Designer Jewellery, was given a Silver in the 2D Smallworkers category of the Goldsmiths Craft
New Advisory Board for Spring and Autumn Fair
The organiser of Spring & Autumn Fair, Hyve Group, has announced the creation of a new Advisory Board designed to drive the continuous enhancement of
Introducing Fern Living from British Garden Centres
Fern Living is a new outdoor furniture brand launched by British Garden Centres and spotted at the Garden Press Event in London yesterday, 20th
Primeur launches Bree Merryn licensed collection
Home and garden specialist, Primeur, has launched a brand-new collection of doormats produced under license from Bree Merryn, one of Britain’s most popular wildlife
Spotlight on Moose & Co.
Moose & Co’s journey from humble beginnings on their kitchen table to becoming a name in the world of home textiles is nothing short
A Blackbird Sang at Spring Fair
A Blackbird Sang designs nature, poetry and conservation inspired art for both the home and the garden. Drawn by founders Genny and Tony in
British Garden Centres get ready for Garden Re-Leaf Day
The UK’s largest family-run garden centre group, British Garden Centres is gearing up for its biggest fundraising effort yet for Garden Re-Leaf Day, which takes
GCA Column: CEO, Peter Burks
The year has started off very well in our Garden Centre Association member garden centres with the warm, but mostly very wet, weather driving customers
Expansion for Yorkshire Garden Centres
Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced it is to operate two more sites in Yorkshire. The two Dean’s Garden Centre sites at York and Scarborough
January’s GCA BoT results reveal outdoor garden projects are on the up
Hard landscaping topped the sales table in the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Barometer of Trade (BoT) report for January 2024, with hardy plants, seeds and
British Garden Centres raises thousands for Greenfingers with Unwins Sweet Pea
British Garden Centres is thrilled to announce the successful culmination of its recent fundraising over the past three years, raising an outstanding £60,000 in support
Bells Horticultural acquires Peter Beales Roses
Bells Horticultural, a distinguished family-run enterprise with a rich heritage in horticulture, is proud to announce the acquisition of the celebrated Peter Beales Roses business.
Glorious Gardens
Botanical greetings card brand Umbellifer is launching a new range called Glorious Gardens. The concept behind the range is to celebrate great British flower gardens
Embracing The Jelly Jiggle
Drifting onto the design shores for 2024 is the Be Jelly trend hypnotically gliding onto catwalks, home decor, prints and of course greeting cards. From
Garden Border 2024 Calendar
Yorkshire eco greetings card and prints brand Umbellifer has created a beautiful and richly produced hanging calendar using twelve of its Garden Border card range
Celebrate The Little Joys
You’ve Got This, Be Kind, Go Your Own Way, Don’t Let Anyone Dull Your Rainbow – there’s a magnificent mountain of greeting card captions supporting
Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024
It may feel like a rollercoaster start to 2024 for many people, but trendwise we’re firmly in the realm of soft and fruity, as Peace
Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace
Paint manufacturer, Dulux, has announced that its colour of the year for 2024 is Sweet Embrace, a soft, delicate tone that provides a perfect wall
Mystic Vibes for Future Festive Trends
Shop window and store decorations at the point of sale bear a decisive role in times of an uncertain consumer climate – quality and the
Stars for Europe shines a light onto poinsettias
Stars for Europe (SfE) is once again supporting retailers and florists to drive increased poinsettia sales during the festive season. SfE is the European-wide marketing
Six Ways to Spice Up Date Night
Date nights are so important for keeping the spark alive in a relationship. But, if yours have become predictable or are the same every time,
Orange Panda: Finding the balance between art and commerce
Sebastiaan Duong and Rudy Elerie are the dynamic duo behind Orange Panda, a renowned Amsterdam-based design brand, which works with a diverse client portfolio of
Five minutes with David Domoney, AMES Tools Brand Ambassador
When launching a new tool brand, one that is full of industry firsts and game-changing design innovations, the marketplace sits up and notices. But when
Show Reel
Home & Giftware Magazine is once again hugely looking forward to the main event in the UK exhibition calendar: Spring Fair and sister event, Autumn Fair. See our showreel for more details.