Spring Fair launches anniversary Retail Insights podcast
Spring Fair, the UK's largest home, gift, fashion trade show which takes place on the 2nd...
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What a bumper issue we have. To kickstart, we’ve been chatting with our friends over in the Big Apple as we discuss the upcoming NY Now summer market taking place this August at the Javits Centre, NYC. Myself and many of our readers have visited and even exhibited there before and it really is a show to be reckoned with. Do check out our three-page Q&A to fi nd out all the details... you’ll be Stateside before you know it!
As we head into summer, we take on some Italian flair as we check out the terrazzo trend that’s taken the décor world by storm. You too can decorate items in your house in the funky, mosaic style - there’s some fantastic box sets to make your product with everything you need in the box!
We also have a feature focussing on eco-friendly craft items. Consumers are buying more consciously and are looking for items responsibly packaged with little negative environmental impact. Shoppers are mindful of reducing waste and upcycling wherever they can, so do be inspired and bare this in mind when choosing what to stock on your shelves.
Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, children’s crafts and back to school!
And lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine, we love to hear from our readers.
Enjoy the warmer days ahead and keep on crafting!
Rachel Westall, Editor
PS. If you have any news you would like to submit to this site or Craft Focus magazine, please email editor@craftfocus.com
Rachel x
Heritage Crafts has four lovely new designs. This friendly goose indeed stood out! ChrIstmas Scarf LCCS1844) is part of the Love Country range by Sarah Reilly. It measures, 15cmsq and has an RRP: £27.99.
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Over the last 11 years, Marvling Bros Ltd has gone from strength to strength and it continues to develop and grow its range. Marvling sells products around the world, while maintaining their company ethos. The products are still designed, and hand produced by the small team in Essex.Emma Dobie and Hayley Madden Co-founders of Marvling Bros Ltd talk to Craft Focus about their business that started at the school gates!
Fabian Santoro, co-founder of Xpofairs and online tradeshow platform, explains more about the company and its new gift tradeshow for 2025, The Gift Fair. When did you start up the company and why? Officially, Xpofairs launched in 2024, but our story goes back much further. Our founders, (who have over 70 years of combined experience in exhibiting and visiting at traditional trade shows) have been grappling with the challenges of this industry for years. We started by talking to hundreds of companies and buyers, alongside reflecting on our own experiences.
