The year 2025 certainly began on a high note for the UK's only festive trade show – Harrogate Christmas & Gift – as exhibitors and visitors turned up in large numbers to not only see the latest products the industry had to offer; but to celebrate a few important milestones too. Next year, Harrogate Christmas & Gift will take place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 11th to Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Posted: 13 February 2025
As the doors close on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, the NEC Birmingham has been buzzing with energy, innovation, and meaningful connections. Over four days, more than 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals gathered to discover the latest trends, meet suppliers, and be part of the ever-evolving retail landscape.
Posted: 10 February 2025
New designs from Heritage Crafts in time for Valentine's Day. Since 1987 Heritage Crafts has worked with talented artists to produce highly detailed cross stitch designs which are a joy to stitch. All of the cross stitch designs cater for everyone, male and female, from young children and beginners to expert stitchers. From coasters to cards the designs are sure to please.
Posted: 6 February 2025
Harris Brushes' Hobby & Craft collection is a top quality range of artistic brushes to help your customers with creative tasks. From upcycling, or simply to help with detailed areas of larger decorating jobs, the collection includes the Seriously Good Artist paint brushes 11 Pack and 10 pack, great for painting detailed and intricate areas, as well as Seriously Good Fitch paint brushes 3 Pack, for use when painting detail on furniture and other hobby projects.
Posted: 31 January 2025
Stock buying lists at the ready; Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. An evocative soft brown that transports our senses into the pleasure and deliciousness it inspires: cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort. "Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence" says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, it extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe; presenting a discrete and tasteful touch of glamour."
Posted: 6 December 2024
STABILO is thrilled to announce the launch of the STABILO Grow ballpoint pen, alongside exciting updates to the Flow fountain pen range. These new offerings reflect the brands ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing waste., innovation, and quality in writing instruments. Both the updated Flow range and the new Grow ballpoint pen are now available in stores and online since October 2024.
Posted: 21 November 2024
Thought leaders and key industry players will gather at The Hub Forum at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East from 12th to 14th November, where sustainability will be highlighted. The region's unique challenges and opportunities will be discussed, along with UAE Government policies tackling sustainability. Project Sustainability will return to the event, showcasing noteworthy environmentally-friendly products and innovations.
Posted: 7 November 2024
Helping Santa stuff the stockings this year, Maped is ready to sprinkle some magic this Christmas. Not only offering the ideal stocking fillers with their latest Harry Potter collection perfect for the tweens and teens (and adult superfans!!), but they also have some super fun colouring sets for the younger members of the family! From stampers and finger paints, little ones will get creative this Christmas!
Posted: 31 October 2024
Dolce&Gabbana and STABILO collaborate for the first time on an exclusive highlighter collection, designed to give voice to everyone's artistic side. A leader in the writing industry, STABILO is a German brand specialising in the production of highlighters, writing instruments and colouring pens and pencils. Founded in 1855, STABILO is synonymous with quality, colour variety and innovation. Bold designs and ergonomic features have made the brand's products a favourite choice of students, artists and professionals around the world.
Posted: 29 October 2024
Spring Fair, which celebrates its 75th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham on 2nd – 5th February 2025, is delighted to announce twelve new winners of Theo Paphitis's #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative who each receive a free stand at the February show. Since 2018, the TV dragon and #SBS Small Business Sunday creator and Spring and Autumn Fair have joined forces to support start-up businesses. Together they have worked with over 60 SMEs, playing a vital role in their future success.
Posted: 15 October 2024