Pentel is delighted to announce the launch of its festive upcoming social media campaign, #CreativeChristmas, promising an extra special festive season with the perfect blend of creativity and inspiration. As the campaign progresses, influencers will play an integral part by demonstrating the wide range of uses and creative possibilities Pentel's extensive Pentel Arts collection and flagship EnerGel range has to offer.
Posted: 26 November 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
Dulux announced their Colour of the Year as True Joy - and it's easy to see why! We all want happier, uplifting home interiors for 2025 and the colour yellow gives us a boost of positive inspiration ahead of the new year.
Amthal Karim, Head of Design at Furniture And Choice comments: "Dulux True Joy is an energetic shade of yellow with warm, golden undertones. The timeless charm of the colour of the year comes from its balance of dusky versus bright. True Joy is more vibrant than a mustard tone and has more depth and warmth than shades of lemon or canary yellow.
Posted: 18 November 2024
Hornby Hobbies, the name behind iconic brands such as Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Corgi, is excited to announce the launch of its new 'Model Shop of the Year' awards — a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the independent model shops that are at the heart of the hobbyist community. With independent model shops playing a vital role in keeping hobbies alive and thriving, the awards aim to shine a spotlight on the retailers who go above and beyond to inspire and support hobbyists of all ages. From offering expert advice and fostering a welcoming environment, to keeping the passion for model-making alive, these shops are a crucial part of the hobby sector's future.
Posted: 14 November 2024
Christmas spending is set to hit £88.29bn this year as consumers boost spending on festive celebrations after years of Christmas cutbacks.
VoucherCodes.co.uk's Shopping for Christmas Report 2024 forecasts a 4 percent boost in sales this festive season, with consumers spending on gifts, food and drink, and holiday travel.
Whilst this rise comes partly from inflation, it's also driven by a 1.4 percent rise in sales volume year-on-year, as consumers have more money in their pockets to buy more items.
Whereas other European nations will see a decline in spend YoY, the UK is the only nation out of seven analysed to see a healthy boost in festive sales.
Posted: 11 November 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion retail trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a competition to win a 2-night stay during the show to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Register for Spring Fair 2025 by November 13th to be one of two lucky winners to receive a two night hotel stay at one of the show's exclusive hotel partners.
Posted: 8 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
Sustainable consumption is becoming increasingly important to consumers worldwide. For 10 years now, the joint programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Nordstil, under the name Ethical Style, has been giving visibility to companies and products that focus on sustainability. The scheme provides orientation for the trade and brings together supply and demand. Online registration for participation in 2025 is open until 22nd November.
Posted: 5 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
