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The official paper for Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate
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Stoneglow Candles With over 25 years’ experience in designing and creating handmade candles, Stoneglow Candles have become the natural choice for high quality home fragrance. They are unveiling two brand new collections at the show - Luna and Geometrics. Luna is sleek and luxurious with rich colours, gilded golds, and decadent fragrances for a truly opulent experience. Head to A32 to see the full range.
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Harrogate welcomes back the cream of the gift industry today as Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival opens its doors. More than 12,000 visitors are expected to pour into the Harrogate Convention Centre and grounds of the historic Majestic Hotel for the buying event this year, which show director Cleere Scamell says is the “biggest yet”. More than 800 exhibitors will showcase their latest and greatest over the coming days, with more than a quarter of them new to the show. It’s this unrivalled depth of products to source and a uniquely social setting that makes Home & Gift an annual highlight for buyers and retailers – a week filled with exciting new products, networking, trend-spotting, “oh, and the Pimm’s”, adds one returning retailer. In fact, buyers find Home & Gift such an integral show to visit that 96 per cent of those asked in a Daily News survey said they would recommend it to colleagues and others in the trade. Refreshed this year are the Product Collections, guiding visitors to exceptional gift and homewares from eco-conscious gifting to Christmas favourites. And not forgetting the Great Northern Retail Forum, which promises to deliver yet more insight to help everyone at Home & Gift prosper and grow their business in the year ahead.
Harrogate welcomes back the cream of the gift industry today
Janet Street-Porter is keynote speaker In tomorrow’s talk, the outspoken broadcaster and journalist is set to outline the importance of Made in Britain products in a post-Brexit country. Turn over for full details of the Great Northern Retail Forum, which opens at the show today.
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Gift retailers remain bullish in the ability to grow their businesses in 2017, amid political uncertainty, fluctuating currency and belttightening across the country. In a recent survey conducted by the Daily News, two thirds of UK gift shop owners said their business was performing the same or better than in the same period last year Meanwhile, despite “challenging” trading conditions, 70 per cent said the gift industry remained solid, with 10 per cent saying it was far stronger than in previous years. Some have seen consumer confidence take
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a hit post-General Election, with ongoing Brexit negotiations leaving many consumers unsure about the future. But one retailer said the gift industry was as “exciting, vibrant and fresh” as it has ever been, with many pointing to millennials looking for quirky and design-led gifts as a promising market for growth. Another store owner called the industry “original, great and British” in a nod to more consumers seeking out quality gifts designed and made on our fair isle, while “challenging but enjoyable” was the viewpoint of another retailer.
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Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
Welcome to Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival! Show director Cleere Scamell welcomes visitors and exhibitors to Harrogate and tells us what’s in store this year.
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This year looks set to be our biggest yet, with more exhibitors signed up than ever before
Sunday sundowners Join fellow exhibitors and visitors for complimentary drinks within the Majestic grounds from 6pm onwards.
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Hello and welcome to this year’s Harrogate Home & Gift Show. We’re delighted to return once again to this wonderful town and enjoy meeting with buyers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors from all over the UK and beyond. This year looks set to be our biggest yet, with more exhibitors signed up than ever before. We have a huge range of fantastic products across gift, jewellery, fashion and stationery and have brought back the Collections so that visitors and exhibitors alike can quickly recognise new items, Christmas gifts and, of course, eco-friendly products. Our popular Great Northern Retail Forum returns, with a fantastic line-up of speakers including guests from Prezzybox. com, Grace & Favour Home and
Livingetc magazine - all keen to share their experiences and expertise. The legendary Janet Street-Porter is our keynote speaker, so join her on Monday at 11am for what is sure to be an entertaining session. Also returning will be our popular Sundowners on Sunday evening which is the perfect way to round up the first day of buying and a great opportunity to network and discuss the day’s events. This is only one of the social occasions.of course, with a whole calendar of gettogethers being organised by our wonderful community of exhibitors – we are literally taking over the town of Harrogate between 16-19 July. Thank you all for joining us once again at this fantastic event. We hope you have a wonderful time.
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Janet heads for forum Janet Street-Porter is the keynote speaker for the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival where the outspoken media personality, journalist and broadcaster will talk about why we should buy British. Her talk is at 11am tomorrow (Monday) She will be part of the Great Northern Retail Forum, discussing why being supportive is key in a postBrexit country. “This promises to be a fascinating, passionate and lively session and we are thrilled that Janet is joining us,” says show director Cleere Scamell. “The forum is a huge part of the show every year and we think it will be even more popular than usual thanks to Janet’s presence.” Janet joins the line-up at the forum which kicks off today with an opening session on The Power Of Local And Made In Britain from Grace And Favour Home’s founding partner Rachael Rowe and Dan Bartram, account manager, VMC Accessories. This year the forum programme has been designed with the independent retailer in mind, so every piece of advice, every top tip, every expert recommendation, is tailored to them. The organisers have expanded the forum to three days so visitors to Harrogate can make the most of their time away from their stores, with a varied selection of subjects including social media, product displays, trends and attracting customers. The other speakers are Prezzybox.com commercial director Barney Edwards, stylist and visual merchandiser Elena Fantuzzi, retail and small business consultant Jenny Spivey, blogger Melanie Lissack, Livingetc lifestyle journalist Neil McLennan, and Warren Knight, social media strategist and author.
The full list of today’s seminars: 11-11.45am The Power Of Local And Made In Britain Rachael Rowe & Dan Bartram Noon-12.45pm Online Vs Bricks & Mortar – Pros & Cons Barney Edwards 1.30-2.30pm The Beginner’s Guide To Building A Social Media Strategy Warren Knight 3-4pm Visually Stunning Product Displays Made Easy Elana Fantuzzi
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Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
The fab four Moving on from the traditional product trails at trade shows, Home & Gift have developed four Product Collections where buyers can explore the latest industry trends. The Product Collections showcase a range of interesting products from exhibitors. Get yourself in the festive mood with the Christmas Collection to discover fantastic gifts for autumn/winter 2017, or find the latest products in the New Collection. If you’re looking for something more specific, you can find products designed and manufactured in this country with the Best Of British Collection or a range of environmentally-friendly products in the Eco Collection.
Joe Davies’ poppy line is blooming With a 50p donation to Forces-related charities for every piece sold, it’s great news that the Equilibrium Poppy Collection from Joe Davies has been such a success. The company have just
added a number of new poppy lines to the collection, including a pretty poppy posy brooch and a stunning poppy circle necklace. Head over to Q50 to discover more.
“We love the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere at Harrogate. It’s a must for buyers and a showcase for Yorkshire hospitality. We always enjoy the whole show experience, seeing new faces and meeting with some of our regular suppliers in person” Chris Fox & Julia Keeling, Wishes of Cudworth, near Barnsley
NPW welcomes queen Lauren The home of unique, fun and quirky gifts have now crowned Lauren Butler as independent team leader and northern account manager, heading up their field sales team. Visit them at DP1 – 53.
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Eco Collection With reusing, recycling and reducing at the forefront of everyone’s mind, Home & Gift have created the Eco Collection. Highlighting exhibitors who manufacture their products in an environmentallyfriendly way, it allows you to make informed purchasing decisions. Exhibitors include Heaven Scent Incense (Q88), Lanka Kade (DP1-3), and Wraptious (DP1-1).
Best Of British Collection Brands in this Collection strive to keep their design and manufacturing processes as native as possible, both contributing towards the UK economy and celebrating the country with their products. Exhibitors include Caroline Gardner (DP1-113), Carrie Elspeth (DP1-36), and Potters Crouch Candles (DP2-41).
New Collection Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge design, traditional gifts or homeware accessories, you’ll find all of the newest products at Home & Gift. Exhibitors include Culinary Concepts (M18), Dartington Crystal (B40) and Quail (DP1-30).
Christmas Collection The biggest gift-buying holiday isn’t far away, so get into the spirit of the season and follow the Christmas Collection to make sure you’ve ordered your stock in time. Exhibitors include Portmerion (M2), Stoneglow Candles (A32) and Thames & Kosmos (A8a).
Happy birthday D&J Glassware Famous for their stunning Tree of Life mouth-blown glass balls, D&J are celebrating their 15th birthday this year. Find them on Q37.
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56 years of Harrogate!
We ask the retailers...
Jane Hall, The Maltings Gallery
1964 Making its debut in 1961, Home & Gift has been the launchpad for bestsellers in giftware, jewellery, home and greetings for nearly 60 years.From its early years as a group of suppliers putting on a small event in a hotel, Home & Gift – or Harrogate as many still know it – has grown to be a firmly-inked date in the diary.
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A treasure box of wonderful finds from Suffolk and further afield, including contemporary and traditional British art, within local arts complex Snape Maltings.
“We’ve built up a strong reputation among retailers, designers and manufacturers alike and always strive to provide a professional and friendly backdrop for sourcing products as well as networking and meeting industry leaders,” says Cleere Scamell, Home & Gift show director. Here’s to the next 60 years!
You’ve visited the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival before – what do you like about the show? I love the relaxed atmosphere, the fresh air between each hall and, of course, the Yorkshire sunshine!
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Home & Gift because… “We have exhibited successfully at Harrogate Home & Gift for many years. It has a real buzz about it, and it gives us a great launchpad for our autumn/ winter jewellery collections and an opportunity to meet new and existing customers north of Watford.”
“We always pick up new customers. Last year, we picked up new handbag boutique customers who have placed many repeat orders. We also have a lovely time catching up with our friends from Envy Jewellery and other exhibitors.”
Richard Haynes, Cavendish French, DP1-7
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What’s the best product you’ve found at the show in previous years? Fabulous cards from Eloise Hall, quirky stationery from Hannah Longmuir, knits from Green Grove Weavers...too many to mention really without giving away trade secrets.
How do you tackle a trade show – plan in advance or take it as it comes? Plan in advance, see where the gaps are in my ranges - then hit the ground running with shops on the site which need a boost getting priority. I have an idea of categories I’m looking for, but I’m always prepared for pleasant surprises.
What’s your top tip for attending trade shows? Walking all the halls, looking in oftenunlikely places and leaving no stand unexplored is really important as I look after a boutique, a visitor centre shop, a toyshop, a books and cards shop and a gallery, so that hidden nugget could be anywhere! Of course. all this is done in very comfy shoes!
Which stands are you really looking forward to checking out this year? I’m always stopped in my tracks by the Grand Illusions stand - I love that a shop I treasured in London 25 years ago has developed so much, and that creative minds can achieve so much.
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Scenting a formal alliance Enjoying a gorgeous fragrance while helping charity is the story behind the Madame Élisabeth candle from Potters Crouch Candles. The candle with distinctive fresh ozonic top notes and a hint of soft florals was developed in honour of company founder Louise Gow’s mother who died from breast cancer, with a donation from each sale going to help fund research into the disease. Potters Crouch MD David Brown said: “Over the years we have made donations to various charities in the field but now we have decided to get together with Breast Cancer Now and make the whole thing a bit more formal.
“The key is to make things as easy as possible for yourself. All shows are hard
“We are currently discussing it with them and how best to promote it – use their symbol; support October Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so forth. And the alliance will be happening shortly.” DP2-41
Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss The saggy pink and white cat heads up the brand new Bagpuss Warmies Mini range from Intelex. Cuddle up at stand B9.
work, both the set-up and the open days, so anything that makes the process easier is worth looking for. Planning is key.” Simon Willis, owner, Global Luxury Brands, B13a “Make sure you visit all the Design Point halls – everyone knows about Design Point 1, but you will find some great small British companies in the other Design Points – we always spot some small British producers with great products.” Kay and Simon, Ronin Designs, DP3-7 “Our
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Top tips for new exhibitors
top tip for first-time exhibitors is to nominate some of their key customers to have access to the Fair’s VIP lounge – all the information you need is within the Exhibitor e-zone and it’s absolutely free.” Chris Kelly, VP, international brand, marketing, product & retail development, Yankee Candle, Q23
A very young-at-heart Michael McVey’s official age – he’s the oldest sales agent in town, having worked with Museums & Galleries for the past 15 years. Meet him on DP1-32.
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New Exhibitors
In with the new With over 150 new exhibitors at Home & Gift 2017, we highlight a few each day to check out.
Pignut
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Who are you? A whimsical interiors and fashion brand inspired by all things country! Named after the wild spring flower, Pignut are all about timeless, vintage style and quality, handcrafted products.
What do you offer? Soft furnishings, from throws and giant floor cushions to oven mitts and aprons, as well as outdoor living collections. All our products incorporate craft techniques that speak of bygone days and techniques that have stood the test of time and are produced using natural, textured materials.
Who are you?
Why Home & Gift? We wanted to bring our products to a keen, varied audience, to mingle with like-minded business owners, be inspired, and immerse ourselves in a friendly, bustling atmosphere. With such a huge turnout of design-lovers, retail shoppers and influencers, we knew this would be the perfect place to exhibit our range of products, and gain some inspiration for our own homes at the same time.
Suppliers of award-winning board games and science kits, offering hands-on, fun and real-world learning experience for kids of all ages. The company have just welcomed Bethan Davies to the team as key account manager.
What do you offer? More than 80 science kits in 13 categories, including Classic Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics and Construction series.”
Why Home & Gift? An ever-increasing portfolio of product means it is an important time for Thames & Kosmos UK to be seen at this show. It also offers the perfect platform to get Bethan started in this important new role.
Seasonal Soul G27
Who are you? A small, creative lifestyle brand embracing creative connection and positive wellbeing, inspired by the founders’ own personal journey to live more seasonally.
What do you offer? Inspired by the natural change of the seasons, our small range of cushions, greetings cards and notebooks feature seasonal colours and prints and are manufactured in the UK.
Why Home & Gift? After exhibiting at a show earlier this year, we’re gradually building our wholesale business with stockists who echo our ethos, and who are keen to develop creative, engaging and prosperous displays. We’re really looking forward to our first exhibition at Home & Gift, and will be launching a sneak preview of our brand-new Grounded range, which includes kitchen textiles, greetings and gift.
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Debut exhibitor Sloemotion, who produce a range of premium quality, hedgerow fruit liqueurs, source their wild sloes from hedgerows and woodland edges in greater Yorkshire, all of which are hand-picked by farmers or eager foragers. Discover their ruby-rich coloured liqueurs on G76.
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Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
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Worth a visit!
Dora Designs Angela Stevens founder, DP2-18
The British Home Enhancement Trade Association’s executive director Will Jones discusses the benefits of houseware and homeware retailers attending Home & Gift.
Why are you exhibiting at Home & Gift?
The Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival is perfect for housewares and garden suppliers and there are several BHETA members exhibiting, but I’ll be encouraging more to do so. The British Home Enhancement Trade Association represent more than 280 supplier companies in the BHETA are prompting members to look beyond housewares, small domestic appliances, garden their usual routes to market – in some cases, such and home improvement diversification is impractical on grounds sectors, including many of the investment needed, but the gift The gift market of the leading brands. market is ideal. Speaking for £9billion at offers tremendous In many cases, it may not even require retail and more than 11,000 scope for real point any fundamental product development, employees, we are the of difference new SKUs quite possibly, but that may leading authority on home only be a result of new packaging and enhancement and home improvement and presentation of existing products. provide a unique channel for dialogue between This show is potentially a launch venue, suppliers, distributors and retailers within the networking event and platform for research. UK and overseas. The gift market is relatively buoyant and offers BHETA members enjoy many benefits tremendous scope for real point of difference from influential lobbying powers, to market where USPs such as British manufacture can intelligence, to export and diversification flourish alongside artisan, hand-produced or expertise. We are known for providing fair trade and many different types of retailer successful retailer engagement opportunities are keen to explore its consumer appeal to not from networking and guest speaker forums to only traditional gift retailers, but also stationers, exhibition support and Meet The Buyer days. garden centres and cookshops. BHETA’s Retailer Zone and new product BHETA can not only offer market statistics, we bulletins are used by all the big names in have database information and can provide sales retailing and merchanting to review ranges, training if a change of style is required. We also source suppliers and plan listings and we also have contacts with other relevant associations facilitate training, logistical partnerships, so can make introductions. The Home & Gift market data, market research, trend forecasting, Buyers’ Festival brings together all this wealth of marketing services, legal, HR, financial and opportunity in one place – it must be worth a visit. compliance advice. bheta.co.uk
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Having exhibited for over ten years, we never tire of this show. We showcase our full range of products and launch our latest designs for the A/W season.
What’s your focus this year? We enjoy catching up with our existing customers, but equally we are hoping to attract new buyers. The new designs offer something new and exciting and ultimately fun for their A/W collections.
Your company in 3 words Quality, luxury, established.
Trends…? Grey tones and heritage palettes will continue to remain popular; products with textures and vibrant colours are emerging.
How’s 2017 going? A positive start with our spring releases performing well.
Tips for new exhibitors? Make your stand an enjoyable buying experience. Have a friendly, approachable team with a well-ordered display.
Best thing about the industry? It’s so nice to be able to design product that make people smile.
of the best… mugs
Churchill China M26 The Country Pursuits range is home to one of Churchill’s bestselling seasonal mugs, The Postman, which features the charming winter Robin, delivering a feeling of nostalgia.
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Music Gifts’ original collection of mugs from the Element range has been designed by award-winning illustrator Vikki Gibson. Choose from 10 mugs with matching coasters and birthday cards.
Dunoon B27 Featured on Dunooon’s very popular largesized Glencoe mug, fine bone china Made In England, is a new colourful and informative design, Ballroom Dancing, which features a brief history of various well-known dances.
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Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
ON TREND
Men’s gifts From the distinguished gent to sports-mad dads, discover a wealth of gifts for him.
Captain Fawcett DP3-11 Home to a range of first-class gentleman’s grooming requisites, Captain Fawcett will launch its luxurious Beer’d Shampoo, which combines natural cleansers along with barley, hops and yeast, harnessing the elements of beer, protein, vitamin B and natural oil, to strengthen beards and make them shinier to boot. The Captain’s beautifully presented products coupled with the vintage-inspired packaging, pay homage to the intrepid explorers of yesteryear and, as such, are imbued with the spirit of derring-do.
Creative Tops M27 Classic quality meets a dash of bold charisma with Creative Tops’ new collection Earlstree & Co, a giftware range for the modern gentleman. Ranging from the practical to the novel, from a heavy glass tankard to a service bell, the refined brass-finish and faux leather products with Bold as Brass motifs will furnish his desk, accommodate lunch on the go and add a distinguished touch to any tipple.
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Element DPD-1 A range of men’s gifts featuring a wide variety of sports and hobbies, “Element launched at Harrogate just two years ago and has created a strong and loyal following,” says David Gee of the male range created by The Music Gifts Company. “Two of the best ranges include the ‘I should be… cycling, playing golf, playing rugby and in the pub’ mugs and ‘Mine’s the Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin’ socks.”
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The company which specialises in Liberty fabrics on cosmetics and washbags is launching a new line of men’s wash bags. Smart and practical, these hark back to a time of classical British elegance, and are all made in the UK from matte-coated Liberty fabric. G66
Karen Greig, Destined For Home, Edinburgh
The number of different styles of Whisky Cake available from award-winning Scottish Bakers Ashers. The company delivers a wide range of other giftable premium quality alcohol-infused cakes, including Peach Schnapps & Apricot, Chocolate & Amaretto and Irish Coffee. Find them on G62.
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‘What’s new’ is the biggest question we hear you ask? At Lang’s, we have been very busy designing our latest collections for the autumn/winter season. You could say that we are brimming with excitement with all of the gift ideas we have lined up for you! We have given you a glimpse of some of our favourites and we have many more collections, including sweet teen, a fun vibrant collection of sparkles and sprinkles, the unicorn has been a great range, so we have added some more pieces to tempt you. Your only problem will be wanting to buy it all! THE EVERYDAY COLLECTION They say laughter is the best medicine and some of our new plaques will definitely make you do that! Soft neutral colours mixed with some quirky metal animal heads, lots of oneoff pieces make this collection a stand out from the crowd! HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR Lights, camera, action! Our inspiration for this dazzling collection comes from Hollywood, V.I.P and Art Deco. Black and gold metallic with a hint of gold sparkle give these pieces sophistication, with added tones of coral and mint to add that touch of femininity. A truly fabulous array of gifts for that very important person. LOVE YOUR HOME Think cosy, warm and snuggling on the sofa, a place to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures in your own sanctuary. This style of living has come from the Danish word Hygge (pronounced Hooga) which translates into English as cosiness. Soft colours of grey and pink complement this range of candle holders, lights and cushions all of which make ordinary everyday things more meaningful and special.
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ROSY GLOW The latest hot décor trend, this is a very sophisticated colour that is stealing the spotlight. Its soft feminine hues of pink rose-gold glitter, mixed with champagne gold, bring a truly sumptuous feel to the pieces we have created. Many different items make this a stand-out collection. Our favourite is the gorgeous ‘follow your dreams’ cushion with sequins and pompoms which are another very popular accessory this year. It’s ‘all hands to the wheel’ to create our stand for the Harrogate Home & Gift Fair, lots of paint, glitter and teamwork from all at Lang’s. All we need is a visit from you! We are really excited to show you all of the new collections, along with some of our classics, and our festive Christmas collections will also be making an appearance …… see you there!! Richard Lang & Son Ltd 1 Little Chester Park, Alfreton Road Derby DE21 4AA T: 01332 340927 E: sales@richardlang.co.uk W: www.richardlang.co.uk
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Home & Gift Buyer’s Festival Harrogate 2017
We ask the retailers... Janet Hartree, Ewe & Me
Linda McBride, Gibbles Gibbles is a gift shop situated in a small seaside town, Anstruther, Fife, and specialises in Made in Scotland and UK products.
Ewe & Me is a Gift Shop located in the Highland town of Grantown on Spey, near Aviemore. They carry a large cross section of gifts aiming to cover most gift buying occasions.
What do you love about Home & Gift?
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Firstly the timing. How lovely to be packing a case in the hope of lovely sunny weather in beautiful Harrogate… surely the best place to do business. It’s always the time to top up on summer stock and to place orders for the coming season and Christmas.
Tom Sykes, director
Who are you looking to connect with this year?
I’ll be looking to connect with regular suppliers to see what new product they have, but also looking for new gift ranges which will be suitable for the Christmas period.
It’s good to reconnect with existing suppliers and talk about what they have planned for the future, discuss new trends and new stock ideas. Of course attending shows is also about sourcing new suppliers and discussing with them your requirements.
We’ll be combining business with pleasure at our usual get-together for the trade press on the Xystos stand on the Monday afternoon of the show. It gives magazine editors and their colleagues the opportunity to view our new ranges and enjoy a glass of bubbly.
Where’s your favourite social spot in Harrogate?
Where’s your favourite social spot in Harrogate?
What are your top products this year?
What do you love about Home & Gift? Home & Gift is my favourite show! I love the ambience and setting, it’s a lovely show to walk around but still gives you the time to socialise.
Who are you looking to connect with this year?
After the show we always head to Christies Bar for a much-needed refreshment and hopefully a wee seat in the sunshine! We love to try different eateries as there is a great choice of venues, offering all types of food.
There’s an excellent restaurant we have lunch or dinner in facing the Majestic, the Lucia Restaurant and Wine Bar, so not far to walk. It’s good to remove yourself from the show for an hour in the day if you can to revive and refresh when you’re flagging.
In the hope that the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly?
In the hope that the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly?
A Twister or Fruit Pastille lolly and I’m a boring vanilla when it comes to ice cream!
It needs to be a really hot day for me to eat an ice cream – a Pimm’s however...
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What social events have you planned?
WoodWick candles, including the new Artisan Collection; Village Candle; Cello melt burners, and Woods of Windsor bath and body products.
Any big trends you’ve spotted? Subtle fragrances, muted colours and plenty of green.
How would you describe consumer confidence? It’s been stronger.
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Exhibitor profile
Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
Stand B4
Ashleigh & Burwood The home fragrance experts will be unveiling the results of a sensational reimagining of the brand in celebration of their upcoming 25th anniversary and 10 years since the launch of their heritage collection of Fragrance Lamps. Sally Norton caught up with Anna Borrett, the talented creative mind behind the company’s new vision for its products and their stunning stand at this week’s show.
What’s the reasoning behind the new vision for products?
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Our ultimate ambition for the restyled logo and packaging of our heritage lines was to modernise the brand and bring it up to date in a way that retains the flair and unique style that the products have always had. Once we had the new logo decided it set the tone and everything else fell into place. Our new collections of Wild Things and the Artistry Collection were designed with this more modern look in mind.
Things, have some fun and to push the boundaries of what we’ve done historically taking the brand to the next level in terms of distribution channels. Our new ranges are really a showcase for our abundant in-house talent.
Can you tell us the story behind your new-look stand at Home & Gift?
What’s the inspiration behind the new look? With the Artistry Collection we knew we wanted to add a new pricing level to our product offering with a more premium product selection that would fill a gap above the entry price point. We spotted a trend for hand-drawn design elements used in graphics and we coupled this with the artistic and design elements of fragrance creation to come up with the concept, artwork and packaging style. We wanted to make a statement with Wild
“Our new ranges are really a showcase for our abundant in-house talent”
Our new look stand definitely makes a bold statement! It brings to life in a big way our vision for our brand. We have translated the chevron style that is featured in the heritage collection packaging into large scale 3D panels. We’ve gone back to black with the dominant brand colour and we have gold accents on the stand which tie in with the gold foil printing featured on the packaging for our heritage collection. We have a video screen installed at the centre of the stand where we’re presenting all of our beautiful photography new for this season. We’re also debuting our new look film that revisits what fragrance lamps are all about; their effectiveness at removing bacteria and odours as well as providing impactful fragrance. Later we’ll be working to produce some formats of these films that can be used in-store to demonstrate the benefits of our fragrance lamps, as we feel strongly that there are many people who are yet to learn about their efficay in removing malodours as well as providing impactful fragrance.
Visit the stand and win a fabulous prize
Ashleigh & Burwood are running a competition from their stand, offering a fabulous branded tote bag full of Ashleigh & Burwood goodies from the new collections, worth £250. To be in with a chance of winning, just drop by the stand, complete a short survey and you’ll be entered into the prize draw. New and existing customers are all welcome.
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Visit The Art File’s offices and you’ll generally find Frank the dachshund making himself known, and the inspiration for their popular Call Me Frank greetings range has now been made the star of their new stationery collection. Featuring brand-new to The Art File items including file organisers, mouse mats, and rubber packs, they have also expanded their Wild Berry card range into a stationery collection.
Museums & Galleries DP1- 32 Having developed their range of journals considerably over the past couple of years, Museums & Galleries now have well over 100 different designs to choose from, in a variety of sizes and formats. The company have an increasing number of address and birthday books, guest books, and diaries too, so have developed a bespoke spinner for their stationery products, which is being previewed exclusively on their stand at Harrogate. M&G will have their full everyday card ranges and Christmas ranges on show as well.
Caroline Gardner DP1-113 A whopping 74 cards are being launched by Caroline Gardner for AW17 with lots of new finishes in the six brand-new ranges, of which Palm Springs has bold and attention grabbing typography in a soft pastel palette, perfect for all those who can’t resist a bit of shimmer and glitter. With the trend this season definitely channeling honeycomb paper decorations, they have dived in with the Pom collection.
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I Like Birds GS-55 The obsession for things with wings continues as I Like Birds have extended to a British butterflies range as well as additions to their bestselling All The Birds Of The Air and An Alphabet Of Birds collections with notecard packs, colouring books and packs, and super-foldy zigzag cards – plus there are licensed calendars.
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An expansive new range of stationery and coordinated products is being launched at Harrogate by Rachel Ellen Designs. The line-up includes two new styles of pen, A4 hard-backed notebooks with foiled stickers, fabulous A7 mini-notepads, A5 perfect-bound notebooks with a foiled spine and elastic closer, and six new A6 size books featuring beautiful finishes, with countertop CDU available. To complete the range are soft cover wiro-bound notebooks and a tabbed organiser.
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Exhibitor profile
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Stand B18
Hollywood Glamour.
On trend but unique Their in-house design team and friendly approach to business is key to Richard Lang’s success. Sally Norton caught up with sales manager Keith Edmondson to discover what the family company will be offering at the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival this year.
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his year marks Richard Lang’s 55th visit to Home & Gift. “The company first visited the show back in 1962, long before I was born,’ says sales manager Keith Edmondson. ‘The fact that Richard Lang and then his son Rolf have been attending for so long makes us really proud. It’s a special show for us.” Keith took a holiday job with the company in 1999 before going to university. “I came in with the intention of earning a little bit of money, and then never left. I never got to Sheffield Hallam where I had a place in business management waiting. When you’re younger, you never think you’re going to work in the gift industry, but I’m so
glad I do. The gift trade is an amazing industry, so friendly.” Richard Lang are known for their friendly approach to business. ‘The one thing our sales agents and customers always comment on is the warm family feeling in the company,’ says Keith. “Perhaps it’s because a lot of the staff have been here for as long as I have – and many a lot longer.” While the company supplies many
Rosy Glow different types of customer, from department stores to garden centres, zoos to boutique gift shops, they consider their real strength is looking after their independents. “We have customers today who were customers long before I even came to the company,” says Keith. “That’s a lovely testament. They know they can always pick up the phone, talk to us and we will actively support them to get things working for them.” At this year’s Home & Gift the company will be launching their autumn/winter ranges and Keith comments that it’s the ones with the inhouse exclusive slant on them that really do well. “People often say they can’t believe we can produce products like these at such good price points.” The three key ranges he’s particularly excited about are: Rosy Glow. A pink rose gold range with lots of glitter and some champagne elements within it. “It’s on trend but unique to us,” he says. Hygge. This is all about the Danish concept of feeling cosy and spending time with friends and family, and incorporates lots of natural woods, textiles and textures. “It really is our take on what is mentioned in a lot of home interior magazines at the moment.” Hollywood Glamour. Lots of sequins, Art Deco and typographic designs. Super stylish. All in all, plenty to see on stand B18.
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Alice Caroline G66 Florals flourish on the Alice Caroline stand, where her beautiful range of purses, cosmetic bags and wellbeing accessories will be on show. All made in England, the pieces feature top-selling Liberty fabric prints, including William Morris’ botanical designs, alongside contemporary botanicals, showcasing the best of British design. This gorgeous range of accessories come in an irresistible rainbow selection of collectable prints to mix and match.
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Animo Glass DP3-18 Specialists in crystal and glass home and giftware, all handdecorated in England, Animo Glass will be showcasing their full Cow Parsley glassware range at Home & Gift, featuring a botanical design. Animo offer a wide range of products and designs, with each item supplied individually boxed. They also undertake bespoke commissions.
Beautiful botanicals
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The number of designs in Cherry Orchard’s new range of fragranced greetings cards, Scent With Love, which feature stunning designs of bouquets of roses and inserts infused with a unique, delicate designer fragrance of rose and vanilla crafted by an independent perfumer. Using a special printing technique, the cards release the scent when the insert is rubbed anywhere on the page and the process means the fragrance continues to be released over many months, making them perfect keepsakes. GS-51a
Turning to the gorgeous blooms of Mother Nature for inspiration.
Portico Designs DP1–12b After exhibiting last year for the first time after a 20-year break, Portico Designs are thrilled to be back for the 2017 show. They have been given the incredible opportunity to collaborate with The Eden Project, an educational charity, whose aim is to connect us with each other and the natural living world, exploring how we can work towards a better future. This is the first time they have licensed out the brand in garden gifting and stationery and Portico are thrilled to be working with the team on this ethically sourced 20-piece collection.
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From the vintage-inspired Katie Alice licence at Creative Tops come new additions to the brand’s successful Vintage Indigo range, including ceramic bakeware, textiles and quirky tableware pieces. Breathing new life into traditional blue and white, pieces feature scatters of dark blue roses on a bed of woven gingham, laced with Katie Alice’s trademark polka dots.
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News & views
Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
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It’s all about the people, people
Capella Andrean, graphic designer at the award-winning publisher of humorous and contemporary cards and gifts, talks trade fairs and trends Find them on GS-16.
Ross Hewitt, managing director of Secret Pie and author of Savvy Social Media, began his digital marketing career in 1998 when social networking was something you only did in a pub. He set up Secret Pie in 2010 and has been helping clients get found and loved online ever since. He’ll be walking the aisles of Home & Gift as usual this year. You can find him @Secret_Pie.
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ebsites, social media, window It’s all marketing, but it is the very human side of displays, videos…there are so many marketing…the bits you can really believe in and important aspects to sales and enjoy. The bits you warm to. marketing but a crucial one is really obvious People like people who go the extra mile and - people! The finest examples of ‘people’ as a contribute to the industry with passion. Retailers marketing thing in our industry will be visible appreciate brands that man the stands, and brands throughout the Harrogate Home & Gift Buyers’ appreciate the stores that walk through the Festival this week. doors… and it kind of works doesn’t it? Products on plinths and People like people And isn’t it good for business generally? hangers look great, but who go the extra mile Fancy that, something that has been a people are what bring them and contribute to the cornerstone of good business for decades to life. A new gift range still works! industry with passion displayed on a stand can We are hurtling through an age be cooed at but having the where marketing communications has owner or creator talk you through it is golden. been abducted by technology and the ability to Being brought that cup of coffee when you sit tweet, post or email hundreds and thousands down in someone’s booth to discuss orders, after of customers or followers sometimes distracts an hour of traipsing around the halls is all part from the fact that people like to deal with people. of the sales and marketing experience. People create customers, and customers are more Chewing the fat and having your questions valuable than sales. A result of a customer is a sale answered there and then by a person is but a result of a sale is not necessarily a customer. important for so many business decisions Customers tell their friends about you and at a trade show. Being able to play together customers come back when they need the next as an industry is also crucial, so make sure thing, all of which grows a business. the conversations continue in the bars and Harrogate will be a great success because of restaurants tonight. people… so have fun and good luck to you all.
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What do you have that’s new? Cloud Nine is definitely our big product of the moment but we have some great additions to our other bestselling ranges such as Good Things and The Little World of Liz.
Any trends you’re seeing? A trend that we’ve been noticing is the call for gender-neutral product with some big name UK and US retailers making moves to avoid unnecessary gender marketing. This has filtered into our sector with more and more high street retailers asking for gender-neutral products within their submissions.
of the best… fragranced candles Portmeirion Group M2
Luminara DP2-47B Luminara is the first ever Fragranced Diffusing Living Flame Candle range in the UK, giving safe candle ambience with the added benefit of fragrance without flame.
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We have been exhibiting at Harrogate now for four years. We love getting the opportunity to meet up and socialise with some of our loyal customers, printers and agents in such a beautiful place. We are hoping to find the table tennis bar again this year (sadly no one can remember the name of it). Anyone up for a game?
Made in England and inspired by some of Portmeirion Group’s adored collections, these home fragrance ranges use only the finest quality ingredients and are presented in beautiful gift packaging. Pictured is the Portmeirion Exotic Botanic Garden Fragrance Collection Bird of Paradise.
Potters Crouch DP2-41 New gift product aimed at the masculine market and reflecting the Roman history of Potters Crouch’s St Albans home. Launching at Harrogate, this chunky geometric-shaped glass is contemporary, and the six fragrances are all brand-new including the special development of perfume in the chypre group.
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Artebene DP1-45 The Artebene Design Studio have given their all for the development of their autumn and Christmas collections. The new ranges include Finest, with soft, powdery colours and lots of gold foil, while Christmas Family represents a modern interpretation of the traditional red and white colours with classic elements like wintery houses finished with holographic foil and can be combined with humorous motifs such as a dachshund or pug.
Christmas Collection
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home & Gift 2017! The biggest gift-buying holiday isn’t that far away, so get into the spirit of the season and follow the Christmas Collection to make sure you’ve ordered your stock in time.
Yankee Candle Q23 The Perfect Christmas Yankee Candle range for 2017 includes Perfect Tree, which recreates that unique Christmas tree scent in your home.
Heaven Scent Q88 The company uses natural plant waxes including soy and rapeseed, which are kinder to the environment and you. They burn cleanly with little soot and the ingredients are sourced from sustainable sources. Heaven Scent candles have cotton-only wicks with a paper core.
Eco
Collection Reusing, recycling and reducing is at the forefront of everyone’s mind given the impact manufacturing products can have on the environment. This is why Home & Gift have created the Eco Collection – to highlight exhibitors who manufacture their products in an environmentally-friendly way, allowing you to make informed purchasing decisions.
Felt So Good Q21, Q26 Culinary Concepts M18 Check out Culinary Concepts’ first Christmas collection. A delightful mix of contemporary and vintage styles including LED ornaments, gorgeous beaded fabric decorations, delicate glass baubles and elegant candle holders.
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By HeatherMay G140 Artisan home fragrance brand By HeatherMay craft their products by hand, using natural ingredients and eco-friendly materials, including 100 per cent soy wax and natural cotton or wood wicks. Their new Eco Reed Diffusers boast long-lasting scents in six fragrances and recycled diffuser bottles.
With a strong focus on design, Felt So Good’s handmade felt collections are ethically produced, designed in the UK and brought to life by skilled artisans in the Himalayas. A fairtrade company, director Adele Zara Collinson says: “We strongly believe that our amazing artisan team is the heart and motor of the company and without them Felt So Good would not be possible.” New collections include cacti and tropical birds.
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Retail viewpoint
Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Harrogate 2017
Lindsey Adam, Bonkers
Robin Hofer, Rockin Robin Gifts
Lindsey founded Bonkers in 1983 in St Andrews, Scotland, and now has a second store in Edinburgh.
Robin runs the online gift company based in Barnet, Herts.
What do you love about Home & Gift? We love it because it’s in lovely Harrogate and gets us focussed on what we’re going to be selling in the run up to Christmas – time to make up our minds.
Who are you looking to connect with this year?
What do you love about Home & Gift? I find I can see new ideas and new companies very quickly and get insight to what’s happening now in the market.
Any particular trends you’re seeing in gift right now? I’m not seeing the variety of different types of crafts as I used to. There are lots of candles and jewellery.
We want to meet up with some of our regular suppliers to see what’s coming next and if there are any more opportunities to work together. We’re also always looking for anyone new to the gifts trade.
In the hope the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly?
Any particular trends you’re seeing in gift right now?
Anything that has coconut, strawberry or cherry in it, I’ll buy it.
Customers are cautious with their spending just now but sales of home fragrance and other home accessories are strong.
What’s your favourite social spot in Harrogate? I’m hoping to spend some time in the Majestic grounds – we always bump into people and it’s good to chat to them away from the stands, and with other shopkeepers away from their shops.
In the hope the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly? If there was a Pimm’s lolly, that would be the one for me!
The Daily News caught up with some retailers to find out what makes Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival such a key date in their diary Julie Poynton, Barkers A familiar face on Northallerton High Street since 1882, Barkers department store also have a contemporary Barkers Home outlet in the North Yorkshire town where Julie is the homewares buyer.
What do you love about Home & Gift? I love it because of its relaxed atmosphere and unique setting. Its location is perfect for me as our stores are less than an hour away so I can afford to go for as many days as I feel I need without the need to book accommodation.
Who are you looking to connect with this year? Any companies where the products are designed or made in Britain wherever possible, even better if it’s made locally as anything Yorkshire seems to work well for us.
Any particular trends you’re seeing in gift right now? Trends at the moment are most definitely anything to do with prosecco or gin! We can’t get enough of Lola Design’s Prosecco Queen and Gin O’Clock cards. Home fragrance is also strong in reed diffuser products, with prosecco being one of the top fragrances there too.
What’s your favourite social spot in Harrogate? My favourite place to eat is Lucia’s Italian restaurant just over the road from the main entrance to HIC. I have the same dish every time I go, but can’t pronounce it!
In the hope the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly? I would treat myself to a good old-fashioned cornet with raspberry sauce and, of course, a chocolate flake.
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Hilary Jones, Let’s Go Round Again A real independent shop in the beautiful village of Wombourne, Staffs, Let’s Go Round Again offer special gifts for special people.
What do you love about Home & Gift? What’s not to like about Harrogate Home & Gift! My plan for the show is the same each year: 1) Walk my little socks off by day around the fair doing what I love most – shopping. 2) Eat out at night at one of the fab restaurants in the town. 3) Repeat daily.
Who are you looking to connect with this year? I’ve tried to be super organised this year, as I know there will be so much to see. I’ve already read the show previews and made a list of all the suppliers I want to see - lots of potential new ones. Can’t wait!
Any particular trends you’re seeing in gift right now? We are still selling a lot of home fragrance products - and personalisation appears to be a huge trend that I’m hoping to get more involved in. Gin and prosecco-related products are also still selling well and sentiment is still strong for us.
What’s your favourite social spot in Harrogate? Our very favourite place to eat closed down a couple of years ago, but there are still many good eateries in the town. Brio is an excellent Italian restaurant with a very lively buzz – and Gravelly’s is an excellent fish restaurant. We know from experience that it’s advisable to reserve a table during the show. We recently had a great meal at Cau in Liverpool and I’ve heard that a branch has now opened in Harrogate, which is likely to get a visit from us this year.
In the hope the weather will be glorious, what’s your favourite ice cream or lolly? My favourite ice cream? There’s no contest – the traditional 99.
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Style, quality and unique British brands.
Wrap up a great trip to Home & Gift with our essential card & gift stationery brands, including V&A, Matthew Williamson, British Library, Cressida Bell and more.
Visit Stand DP1-32 to see the 2017 Collection.
sales@mgml.co.uk Tel: 01373 462165 www.museumsgalleries.co.uk
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Category focus
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Looking for…
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5 minutes with... Miss Milly Sarah Watmore owner DP3-8
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INSPIRED BY…
Scottish landscape Jewellery maker Lisa Landsburgh, owner of Arran Bay, handmakes jewellery in her studio, which faces the beautiful Isle of Arran. She uses the finest gems and stones to create jewellery that depicts the stunning scenery of the West Coast of Scotland. Find a range of crystal accessories on the Arran Bay stand, QS25.
Why are you exhibiting at Home & Gift? It’s where we launch our AW collections as well as taking the last batch of orders for in-stock summer products. It’s our favourite show of the year.
What’s your focus this year?
PoM DP1-103 Late summer and early autumn are all about mellow colour, texture, layering and keeping chills at bay while remaining stylish. PoM’s autumn silver and silver-plated jewellery collection is the perfect blend of fresh clean and well-polished style with an underlying bohemian vibe. Easy to wear, ageless and timeless it has, as always, PoM’s signature laid back elegance at its core. With new branded packaging, great point of sale and such a comprehensive collection to choose from, PoM offers you an autumn that’s all wrapped up.
Our focus is on the launch of the new ranges; getting customer feedback on them and taking forward orders, helping us to plan the restock of what we anticipate will be the best-sellers.
Trends…? Retailers are really focusing on their in-store displays and taking inspiration from suppliers’ stands at trade shows. Theming by colour is definitely something we are discussing more and more with our customers. As we move into summer, we are seeing the sales of more delicate pendant necklaces increase. We’re looking towards the brightest AW season we’ve seen for a while and we’re expecting to see lots more bold, block colour and simple, fresh contemporary styling.
Describe your company in three words. Dynamic, contemporary, colourful.
How’s 2017 going?
Sea Gems C15 Sea Gems, Cornwall, are launching hundreds of exciting additions to their popular jewellery and gift ranges for summer 2017. Original British designed silver jewellery brand Pure Origins delivers handcrafted, wearable designs with whimsical and romantic themes. The well-known Celtic Lands collection of silver
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jewellery celebrates their heritage and the intricate knot work of the Celts, while their Fine Enamel collection features Mackintosh, Celtic and their new Nature series of floral and wildlife designs. The beautifully vibrant and translucent colour of enamelling is a true art form.
We have just reached the end of our fifth year of trading and we’re still experiencing very strong growth. This year has been fantastic for us so far and we’ve worked hard to ensure that the new collections are just as good, if not better, than the previous ones. Although we have had to increase prices on some lines, all suppliers are in the same boat, and retailers have thankfully taken it in their stride, appreciating it’s a national and unavoidable currency situation.
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Simon Kent, director at Harrogate International Centre, highlights five places to eat and drink in the local area.
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Swan Road
Still one of my favourite restaurants in Harrogate. It’s well-established, classy and serves fantastic Asian food. It’s a good place to take small groups of clients if you want to go somewhere that looks good but isn’t too formal.
Prospect Place
Royal Parade A café bar that’s so laidback it’s almost horizontal. It aims to bring a hipster East London vibe to Harrogate and they’ve achieved it. It’s another venue where you can easily spend all day reading the papers, or surfing the web over breakfast, coffee or craft ales.
Hotel du Vin has been in Harrogate many years, but I’ve found myself using the restaurant more and more just recently. It manages to feel luxurious without being imposing and they have a brilliant menu and, of course, a large choice of good wines.
The Foundry Project The Ginnel
The Foundry Project opened this year and is tucked away – but it’s become my favourite bar. It’s big and relaxed with a huge variety of drinks. It works any time of day, too. You could spend the afternoon working, over coffee, and end up there over dinner and cocktails.
Revolucion de Cuba
Parliament Street This is a new bar and restaurant very near to the convention centre. The food is really good and it has a huge range of exotic drinks. It’s a great place for a fun night out. They’ve managed to get the Caribbean feel and flavour just right.
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