How loyal regulars are powering Britain's local retailers
Britain's local retailers are powered by loyal regulars who generate them up to five times...
Craft Focus magazine is a bi-monthly trade publication for the craft industry, distributed to Art & Craft shops, Toy shops, Model shops, Haberdashers and Needlecraft retailers.
Each issue contains detailed information on upcoming trade shows and reviews many new and innovative products, enabling retailers to make informed and profitable buying decisions for their business. Find out more about the magazine here.
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How loyal regulars are powering Britain's local retailers
Britain's local retailers are powered by loyal regulars who generate them up to five times...
Britain told to show up for small businesses
More than 6,000 businesses have already signed up to support UK Small Business Week 2026 within days of...
Beloved The Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new...
The Knit Show returns to Harrogate
The Knit Show is now the UK's leading trade show for the sector and was created by UK Hand Knitting to give yarn...
In this edition, we take a look at some purrfect crafts in our cat-themed product feature. Our feline friends continue to be one of the most popular design inspirations in the craft world – alongside their equally beloved canine counterparts.
Next, we present our summer product showcase: a selection of cheerful crafts sure to tempt shoppers into your store during the sunny months ahead.
Father’s Day is also just around the corner, and we’ve gathered some delightful gift ideas for the father figure in your life – from stylish pens to sock-making kits and more.
Finally, it’s that time of year when stationery fans from far and wide head to the Business Design Centre for the London Stationery Show. We’ve reached out to some of this year’s exhibitors to fi nd out what they’ll be bringing to the show, so be sure to take note of their stand numbers.
It’s always such a positive and inspiring event, and we can’t wait to see you there.
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
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Spring Fair, the retail industry's leading home, gift and fashion experience, has announced the continuation of its successful partnership with retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis and his #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative for 2027 with a significant expansion in opportunity for small businesses. For the first time, 18 small businesses will be awarded fully funded exhibition stands within the popular #SBS Village at Spring Fair 2027, a 50% increase from the previous 12, marking the largest intake since the partnership began and increased investment from Spring Fair. The initiative continues to champion the UK's most exciting small businesses, providing a powerful platform to showcase products, connect with buyers, and accelerate growth within the retail sector.
Applications for exhibition space at Toy Fair 2027 are now officially open via the Toy Fair website. Organised by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA), Toy Fair will once again return to Olympia, London, from the 19th to 21st January 2027, spanning the iconic Grand, National and Upper West Halls for three dynamic days of business, networking and product discovery.
