UK Hand Knitting has announced the launch of this year's The Great British Yarn Crawl that will take place from 13th April till 30th June nationwide, and there are prizes galore to be won. A real treat and a great excuse for a yarnie road trip, The Great British Yarn Crawl is for anyone who loves visiting a yarn shop, it couldn't be easier to take part.
Posted: 2 April 2024
Craft and cat lovers are invited to take part in the charity's latest craftalong event where they'll receive the exclusive Craft for Cats cross stitch pattern to follow and colour as they wish. This is designed to be inclusive for cross stitch beginners who want to try something new, as well as experts who want to brush up on their skills. They can join in with the live craftalong with Caterpillar Cross Stitch on Facebook from 10am to midday on Saturday 4 May, or catch up later by watching a video recording. The cost to take part is £23 (with £10 going to help cats) and includes a craft kit, exclusive access to the Craft for Cats Facebook group, support from a dedicated team and access to the live craftalong. Those interested can sign up at cats.org.uk/crossstitchcraft
Posted: 28 March 2024
The Creative Retail Awards, in collaboration with Shop Drop Daily, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new Award – The Shop Drop Daily Concept of the Year Award. This prestigious Award celebrates the most innovative and inspiring branded concepts from around the world, as featured on Shop Drop Daily - the premier destination for cutting-edge brand experiences. This Award features the Top 10 most viewed concepts of 2023, curated from the platform's daily drops, showcasing the pinnacle of creativity and excellence in the global retail industry.
Posted: 26 March 2024
Following the launch of its sustainability initiative: STABILO Together, STABILO has taken another step towards its 2025 climate-neutral target. The new machines produce 100 per cent cardboard packaging, which will allow STABILO to produce all product packaging in a more sustainable and future-oriented way at two of its three production sites. By switching materials for more than 120 different types of packaging, STABILO will now reduce plastic waste by around 30 tons every year.
Posted: 21 March 2024
To celebrate the start of the new series of Gogglebox, sponsored by Three, the mobile network and Nick Grimshaw, Celebrity Gogglebox star, have unveiled a guide to crochet your own phone holder so you can stitch as you tune-in to the latest episodes. While we're a nation of TV lovers, many of us are looking at what new crafty skills we can learn from our sofas, as we enjoy watching the latest drama unfold. Keeping ourselves entertained with our eyes, ears and hands all at the same time, 69% are looking to learn a new hobby this year, according to a new study commissioned by Three, a leading mobile network.
Posted: 19 March 2024
Despite a festive spending slowdown, the GCVA, in collaboration with Global Data, reveals a compelling shift in shopping habits during the holiday season.
Their nationally representative survey of 2,000 consumers indicates that over 20 million gift cards were exchanged during Christmas 2023, with nearly a third (31 percent) of respondents receiving one.
Interestingly, almost a quarter (24 percent) of those surveyed received more gift cards than in previous years.
Younger generations emerged as the primary recipients, with an astonishing 50 percent of those aged 16-24 unwrapping the gift of a gift card, compared to 18 percent among the 55-64 age group.
The research also showed diverse reasons why gift cards are a popular choice.
Posted: 18 March 2024
Koelnmesse's h+h americas show has been listed amongst the TOP 50 fastest growing 2023 trade shows in the U.S. Cologne/Chicago Trade Show Executive (TSE) Fastest 50 Class of 2023, marked the trade show industry's trade shows breaking TSE Fastest 50 records for growth by net square feet, number of exhibiting companies and total attendance - and h+h has come up trumps!
Posted: 14 March 2024
Designs by Emmy Lupin, an exciting and highly original artist represented by art licensing and design company The London Studio, have been licensed for a series of 2025 diaries and calendars to be launched across Europe by Dumont Kalenderverlag, one of the leading calendar publishers in Germany, in late 2024.
In total, Dumont commissioned 14 Emmy Lupin images for its 2025 social stationery collections.
Already available to the trade, the diaries and calendars will be on sale to the public, both online and at physical retail, including kiosks, groceries, card shops and department stores, across Europe from Q4 2024.
Dumont's strong presence in Germany and France means it is likely to see a particularly good response from these markets.
Posted: 13 March 2024
The sustainability of products is becoming increasingly important in artistic design. This was abundantly on display at Creativeworld 2024. Numerous exhibitors presented 'green' products for artists of all ages to the professional creative community. The Ethical Style by Creativeworld label at the stands provided orientation in the halls. The cross-event Ethical Style programme of the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs comprises a selection of exhibitors with sustainable approaches, curated by an independent jury of experts.
Posted: 12 March 2024
This Easter, Décopatch, the leading UK distributor for creative papier mâché shapes, is thrilled to introduce a trio of enchanting additions, promising to infuse your festive celebrations with creativity and charm.Crafting enthusiasts can now explore the art of decopatching with an exclusive pack containing 6 Cracked Eggshells, each possessing its own unique charm. For those seeking additional delight, the adorable baby lamb and the charming bell are available for individual purchase. Ideal for concealing treats, these delightful papier mâché shapes will add a touch of magic to your Easter decor.
Posted: 7 March 2024