Industry news from Craft Focus magazine

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STACEY DOOLEY COLLABORATES WITH PAPIER

BAFTA-winning filmmaker, journalist, and bestselling author Stacey Dooley has joined forces with Papier to launch an exclusive six-week limited-edition stationery collection. Timed to coincide with Mother's Day, the collaboration draws inspiration from Stacey's heartfelt reflections on motherhood, as captured in her forthcoming book, Dear Minnie. The collection launches on Tuesday 18th February 2025 and celebrates the timeless power of storytelling and meaningful connections.

Posted: 20 February 2025

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Hyve Group announces Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate from 2026

Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has announced the exciting co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham. Autumn Fair will take place 6th – 9th September 2026 and Glee will take place 8th – 10th September 2026.

This strategic move by two industry-leading trade exhibitions unlocks multiple benefits for their respective sectors, creating a stronger, future-proofed platform that supports the long-term retail growth and successes of the industries they represent.

Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, the UK's leading home, gift, and fashion exhibition with a four-day content programme, Glee, the premier event for the garden retail sector, will continue as a dedicated three-day showcase for the garden, leisure, and pet industries.

Posted: 18 February 2025

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Christmas & Gift 2025 highlights

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

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Spring Fair ends on a high

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

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In time for Valentine's Day

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

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A Celebration of Crafting Excellence at Westpoint

For two decades, the Stitching 4 All & Craft4Crafters Show has been the beating heart of textile artistry and creative expression in the South West. This March, it returns to Westpoint with more grandeur than ever before, promising a spectacular showcase of crafts, textiles, and big-name talents in the crafting world. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or a curious newcomer, this event is your chance to immerse yourself in the best that the global crafting community has to offer.

Posted: 4 February 2025

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New Harris Brushes for hobby enthusiasts

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

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75th SPRING FAIR OPENS ON SUNDAY

Spring Fair, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home , Gift & Fashion at the NEC in Birmingham, opens on Sunday 2nd February celebrating 75 years heritage as well as double digit growth in exhibitor numbers for this year's show, delivering unmatched newness, diversity and inspiration. The Show will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen

Posted: 30 January 2025

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Exacompta Clairefontaine nominated as a Finalist at product awards

ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted at the upcoming 2025 European Office Product Awards (EOPA).

Following continued developments across their extensive global operations, they company has been nominated within the prestigious 'Vendor of the Year' Category.

Together with substantially enhanced drop-shipment capabilities and marketplace management systems, the group is further expanding its presence throughout various sectors, such as the hospitality industry. Meanwhile, new product innovations continue to drive sales across several stationery categories, including storage systems, luggage and pencil cases.

All the winners will be announced on the 11th of March at the EOPA Awards, which are held in Hotel Okura in Amsterdam.

Posted: 29 January 2025

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WOVEN Festival returns to Kirklees for 2025

WOVEN, the biennial festival celebrating textile heritage and innovation in Kirklees, will take place from 1 to 30 June 2025. WOVEN takes place across Kirklees every other year. Established in 2019, the festival has helped communities across Kirklees celebrate the region's textile heritage and find out more about the future of textiles in the region and further afield. The month-long event will showcase the rich textile history of the area as well as explore cutting-edge developments in the industry.

Posted: 28 January 2025

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