4 BUSINESS 60 Retailer interview What began as a way to keep students creating during lockdown has evolved into Clever Hands, a thriving arts and crafts studio and shop. Catherine Carmyllie, founder and owner tells us about her journey. 64 Voices of Retail Report A new report from Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire combines insights from 650 UK retailers and over 2,000 consumers, revealing what separates growing retailers from those in decline - and what the data says to do about it. 66 Archive to everyday How the V&A’s licensing programme brings design history to life 70 Positive engagement ACID & TEMU: talking productively, taking down proactively 71 Nurturing talent Youth unemployment remains stubbornly high – while small firms struggle to hire. FSB policy chair Tina McKenzie explores how rising costs created the gap, and whether new incentives can close it SHOWS 21 Shows, news & events Stay up-to-date with what’s happening in your industry 27 LSS lowdown Award winners and news from London Stationery Show 73 GOTY winners announced Gift of the Year 2026 winners FOCUS ON 28 Framing Wes Anderson at the Design Museum How Pop-up Frames helped bring one of cinema’s most distinctive visual worlds into people’s homes. 40 Twine & dandy Shona Young CEO of Nutscene Twines Ltd talks to Craft Focus about her all-female workforce; a small, rural business, with a global ambition. 46 Growing with confidence With products stocked by more than 600 retailers worldwide, Hawthorn Handmade has come a long way. 68 Throwing pots and breaking moulds Fynn Allen, tattoo artist and potter, recently won The Great Pottery Throwdown, season 9. Here, he talks to Craft Focus about his experience. 56 62 48 31
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