Welcome to the July/August very special 30th anniversary issue of Progressive Gifts & Home that’s buzzing with the latest insightful news, views, trends and new product launches. Among the highlights is a trip down memory lane, as retailers and suppliers share their memories of the past three decades, as well as looking to the future of our much loved industry. Click through to pages 19-25.
We also fanfare the highlights of this month’s Harrogate Home & Gifts Buyers’ Festival, which takes places from 16-19 July. Four busy, buzzy days of buying, networking and socialising await as gift buyers head to Harrogate to kick off their Autumn/Winter and Christmas buying. Click through to page 49 for the full lowdown, and don’t miss what Libby Holden, owner of Lovely Libby’s in Rayleigh, has to say about the show in her Libby’s Lines column this month. Click through to page 33.
Staying with show highlights, Sarah Ward, ceo of The Giftware Association, is thrilled to be announcing the winner of the Gift of the Year’s People Choice Award at Home & Gifts’ Sundowners party on the first night of the show, with all shortlisted companies, finalists and winners in the frame! Plus, Sarah’s got some exciting news to share on the Gift of the Year 2024 front. Click through to page 29.
Elsewhere in the magazine, we take a look at what will be adorning necks, wrists and ears in our jewellery and fashion accessories article – click through to pages 67-71 – and also put the spotlight on home fragrancing trends for Autumn/Winter – click through to pages 37-41.
Additionally, we chat to Mark Rees, co-founder of Henry & Co Home Fragrance, and owner of nine Henry & Co stores, to discover more about the two sides of the business, and to find out what’s brand new on the company’s stand at Harrogate Home & Gift. Click through to pages 34-35.
And staying with home fragrance, Enesco’s Aylish Ellwood highlights the company’s largest mid-year launch, featuring over 300 new products, to include an ever-increasing home fragrancing portfolio. Click through to pages 34-35.
Meanwhile, living the dream is House Interiors, winner of The Greats 2023 Best Newcomer category, with founder, co-owner and interior designer Kelly Shackleton revealing the secret of the store’s ongoing success. Click through to pages 26-27.
And finally, Products of Change’s editor and community manager, Rob Hutchins, highlights the launch of a new step-by-step framework on how businesses and brand owners can start their journey of sustainable development. Click through to page 65.
To read the full issue of Progressive Gifts & Home July/August 2023 click here.
Enjoy reading!
Sue
Sue Marks, Editor
Progressive Gifts & Home / www.GiftsandHome.net
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