We look ahead to the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival in July, catching up on new developments and previewing ranges some of our favourite companies will be unveiling in Harrogate.
We tell the story of our cover stars Steiff, the heritage brand that invented the teddy bear back in 1902. Read on to learn more about Margarete Steiff, an incredible entrepreneur who was prepared to take a risk against the odds, yet stay true to her original ideal that ‘for children only the best will do’. We also take a closer look at toys, games and puzzles for gift shops.
Check out our feature on Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the quirky high street retailer that has more than 70 UK stores. According to the founder, ‘everyone feels like a millionaire in a Tiger shop.’
We catch up with fashion icon Dame Zandra Rhodes, who has just struck a licensing deal with Museums & Galleries to produce a fabulous range of cards, stationery and wrap.
