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Best Sellers Progressive Gifts & Home asked a selection of retailers about the products which have been flying off their shelves this month. Sandra O’Connell and Evelyn O’Flaherty, co-owners, Mooch, Ealing, West London A small gift and home shop on a secondary site CATEGORY
SUPPLIERS/RANGES
COMMENT
Decorative Home Accessories
LSA International: across the board; Cubic: Magpie
Stylish, elegant drinkware and vases. A quirky, fun range.
Fragranced Giftware
Neom: across the board
High quality products that are stylish and beautifully packaged. Good quality products that smell divine.
St Eval: across the board
Jewellery
Mooch: own brand; PoM: across the board
Fashion Accessories
Designed by us for fashion forward customers. High fashion, affordable jewellery and fashion accessories.
One Hundred Stars: kimonos and gowns; Powder: scarves and gloves
Fabulous clothing that everyone loves.
Greeting Cards
The Art File
The cards are perfect for every occasion.
Giftwrap
Artebene
Something different. Colourful wrap that’s on trend.
Other Hot Hits
Ginko: cube digital clocks and book lights
The new range is going down a storm.
High fashion, affordable and great designs.
Russell Yeoell, owner, The Secret Garden, Borough Green, Kent A small high street gift and card shop CATEGORY
SUPPLIERS/RANGES
COMMENT
Decorative Home Accessories
Xpressions 4 U: Pots of Dreams; Enesco: Willow Tree
The new designs have done very well. The brand seems to have had a renaissance. We’re currently selling a lot of figurines.
Fragranced Giftware
History & Heraldry: Heart & Home
Great packaging and fragrances.
Jewellery
Talbot Fashions: Tide;
This range goes from strength to strength. The presentation boxes really help. Fashionable designs at good prices.
Limit: watches
Fashion Accessories
Scarf Heaven: scarves
The scarves come in vivid colours and make a great add on gift.
Greeting Cards
Tracks Publishing
Our customers love the Fluff range which is fun and tactile.
Giftwrap
Really Good/Soul
Good designs, good quality wrap.
Other Hot Hits
Lexon: Mino mini Blue Tooth speaker
A great Christmas gift for all ages and reasonably priced.
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