Welcome to the February 2022 issue of Progressive Gifts & Home which is buzzing with the very latest insightful news, views and new product launches!
With so much riding on the final week of Christmas trading, was it a Christmas cracker or a Christmas turkey for gift stores? We asked gift retailers up and down the country for the lowdown (click through to pages 15-17).
Elsewhere in this issue, we take a look at some of the exciting new launches at Spring Fair (click through to pages 25-27) and have a face to face chat with the show’s event director Simon Lau (click through to page 29).
We also hear from suppliers on how societal changes are impacting on products and product choices (click through to pages 19 and 21), as well as celebrating three special anniversaries: Candlelight’s 50th, (click through to pages 34 and 35), Peter Rabbit’s 120th (click through to pages 52 and 53) and gift shop Williams of Audlem’s 160th (click through to pages 42 and 43).
Plus, we take a look at what’s trending for Mother’s Day – the second biggest gift giving occasion after Christmas – (click through to pages 36 and 37), along with home fragrancing (click through to pages 45-49); jewellery and fashion accessories (click through to pages 55-57) and preschool and children’s gifting (click through to pages 61 and 63).
We also asked six leading companies what challenges lie ahead in 2022 (click through to pages 12 and 13). But first, catch up with all the latest news and views (click through to pages 5-11).
To read the February issue of Progressive Gifts & Home click HERE.
Looking forward to seeing you all at Spring Fair!
