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| August/September 2024 |
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This issue, we focus on eco-friendly craft items. Consumers are buying more consciously and are looking for items responsibly packaged with little negative environmental impact. Shoppers are mindful of reducing waste and upcycling wherever they can, so do be inspired and bear this in mind when choosing what to stock on your shelves. Our other jam-packed features include Crafts under £15 - for those giftworthy purchases, children’s crafts and we check out the terrazzo trend that’s taken the décor world by storm. You too can decorate items in your house in the funky, mosaic style - there’s some fantastic box sets to make your product with everything you need in the box!
And lastly, please shout if there’s anything you’d like to see in the magazine, we love to hear from our readers.
Enjoy the last days of summer and keep on crafting! Rachel |
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| Feeling super softy! |
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Avenue Mandarine, the manufacturers of educational toys and games, has recently launched a new range of Super Softy modelling clay. Available in a wide selection of colours and retail pack formats, including a refillable counter top dispenser, this plant based clay is gluten free, hypoallergenic, and will not stain or dry, allowing for continued use. The extra soft clay is designed for children of two years and above, making it ideal for younger crafters.
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| New show director of Christmasworld and Creativeworld |
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After a successful transition phase, the consumer goods trade fairs Christmasworld and Creativeworld have a new show director. On 1st August 2024, Stefan Schopp took over from Eva Olbrich, who commenced her well-deserved retirement at the end of July. With the Conzoom Circle network, Messe Frankfurt links the most important international platforms for the global consumer goods and retail industry and bundles industry knowledge and expertise.
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| Are you ready for Yarnstravaganza? |
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A firm fixture in the yarn shop calendar, UK Hand Knitting have launched this year's Yarnstravaganza which will run in independent yarn shops from 28th September till 5th October 2024. The nationwide campaign aims to encourage crafters to visit their local participating yarn shops or even visit stores further afield. This year the event again highlights the main benefits of yarn shops; all the support and expertise they offer, and as a place to get together, learn and have fun.
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| Autumn Fair draws in high-calibre buyers |
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Autumn Fair, the UK's leading seasonal trade event for Home, Gift, and Fashion, has once again solidified its position as a key order-writing trade event, drawing in a high-calibre of decision-makers and influential buyers. This season saw a 6% increase in buyers actively looking to source and buy new products, a 20% rise in the number of buyers with sole or joint purchasing responsibility, and 30% brand new buyers, underscoring the event's continuing importance for the retail industry.
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| ICHF Events announce strategic expansion |
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ICHF is excited to announce that the beloved Crafting Live Events at Sandown Park and Doncaster Racecourse have officially joined the ICHF Events family, marking a significant step forward in both companies' commitment to the crafting community. This strategic move will enhance the experience for both exhibitors and crafters, ensuring that the rich tradition of live crafting events continues to flourish.
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| Toy Fair 2025 is sold out |
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The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) is excited to announce that all exhibition space for Toy Fair 2025 is now sold out, several months before the show takes place. Any companies still looking for space are encouraged to apply online and join the waiting list now. Visitor registration for Toy Fair 2025 will open in late September on the Toy Fair website, www.toyfair.co.uk, when the floorplan and exhibitor list will also be live for planning.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
9-10 Oct 2024 - Textile Forum
One Marylebone, London, NW1 4AQ
www.textileforum.org.uk
12-14 Nov 2024 - Gifts & Lifestyle Middle East
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
www.gifts-lifestyle-middle-east.ae.messefrankfurt.com
12-15 Jan 2025 - Harrogate Christmas & Gift
Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5LA
www.harrogatefair.com
12-14 Jan 2025 - Giving & Living
Westpoint, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
www.givingliving.co.uk
21-23 Jan 2025 - The Toy Fair
Olympia, Grand & National Halls
www.toyfair.co.uk |
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