New Products: Industry news from Craft Focus magazine

STABILO and D&G collaborate

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

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Spring Fair 2025 Announces #SBS Small Business Sunday Winners

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

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The Papier advent calendar returns

Papier, the cult stationery brand known for contemporary design and commitment to transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, is thrilled to announce the return of its exclusive Advent Calendar. Priced at £140 (with the true value of each product reaching over £200!) it's no wonder the product sold out so quickly in 2023. This exclusive product will be available for purchase online here, as well as to shop in person at the renowned Selfridges store in London.

Posted: 10 October 2024

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Visitor registration for Toy Fair 2025 is now open

Visitor registration is now open for Toy Fair 2025 , the UK's largest trade show dedicated to toys, games, and hobbies. The three-day showcase will be held from 21st to 23rd January 2025 at Olympia Events in London, spanning both the lower and upper levels of the Grand and National Halls, as well as a section of the Upper West Hall.

Posted: 1 October 2024

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Autumn Fair starts Sunday!

This Sunday, the NEC Birmingham will come alive with the return of Autumn Fair, the UK's largest seasonal showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Running from 1st to 4th September 2024, this year's event promises to be a hub of inspiration and opportunity, with over 800 suppliers presenting more than half a million products. With 30 per cent of brands exhibiting exclusively at Autumn Fair, it's the ultimate destination for retailers looking to discover the latest trends and stock their shelves ahead of the festive season.

Posted: 29 August 2024

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Strong re-booking sales for Toy Fair

The Toy Fair, which will celebrate its 71st show in January 2025, has again welcomed an extremely high returnee booking rate for next year's event with the entire ground floor and newly branded Gold Zone (formerly Greenhouse) already sold out. With more than six months still to go, the show has also received a high level of new applications and therefore any companies still considering booking exhibition space at the 2025 show are encouraged to apply now.

Posted: 1 August 2024

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Creative Craft Show returns to Farnborough International

The Creative Craft Show will return to Farnborough International for a third year running, with brand new sister show, The Stitching Show. The show will run from Friday 30th August to Sunday 1st September 2024. This show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, mixed media, scrapbooking, paper crafting, jewellery, dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts alike, offering all the very latest supplies, ideas, and innovations in the craft and hobby world.

Posted: 25 July 2024

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Sue Ure, a leading name in artisan pottery, is at Top Drawer in September 2024

Sue Ure, a leading name in artisan pottery, is thrilled to announce the participation of both her brands Sue Ure Maison and Sue Ure Ceramics at the UK's premier design-led trade fair Top Drawer, from 8-10 September 2024 at London Olympia. Sue will debut a new collection, of meticulously crafted ikebana, rice and dipping bowls. She will also be adding a beautiful new duck-egg blue glaze. A vibrant new addition to her Maison range are colourful mini-dishes/saucers, that coordinate with the existing Ambit range.

Posted: 18 July 2024

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STABILO announces new partnership with ASDA

Leading European manufacturer of pens, pencils, and other writing instruments, STABILO, has announced a new partnership with ASDA to stock its range of high-quality stationery. This exciting development marks a significant milestone for STABILO as it expands its retail presence. Shoppers can now easily access STABILO's popular products from vibrant highlighters to precision pens, ensuring they have the perfect tools for school, office, and creative projects.

Posted: 13 June 2024

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BLE 2024 preps for 25th anniversary celebrations

Visitor registration has opened for Brand Licensing Europe 2024 as organisers ramp up celebrations for the show's 25th anniversary. European brand licensing professionals including retailers, manufacturers, brand owners, agents, service providers, marketers and designers are invited to secure their free pass to the three-day event now at https://utm.io/ugO2o . BLE is Europe's leading event for licensing, brand extension and collaborations and takes place slightly earlier this year from 24-26 September at ExCeL London.

Posted: 11 June 2024

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