Sue Marks

Editor at Progressive Gifts & Home Worldwide

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Articles

Employment Challenge Facing Britain’s High Streets

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Independent retailers are facing a “generational” transformation of employment law that could fundamentally change how small businesses operate, according to the final episode of Bira’s first High Street Matters podcast series. Legal experts warn that upcoming changes affecting nine million employees will create significant new burdens for businesses already struggling with rising costs.
Card Sharp At PG Live

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Progressive Greetings Live 2025 took place at London’s Business Design Centre this week (3-4 June) to great acclaim, fanfaring the newest launches from over 220 greeting card publishers. They ranged from established names such as Rosie Made A Thing, Belly Button, Five Dollar Shake, Wendy Jones-Blackett and Paper Salad, to a myriad of newbie companies. Among the gift retailers at the show was Andrea Pinder, owner of gift and card shop Presentation in Barrowford.
The Giftware Association Launches New Service Provider Directory

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

This month will see the launch of the Giftware Association’s first ever Service Provider Directory, a one-stop resource showcasing the service providers that support the gift industry. The curated document brings together trusted experts across a range of services The Giftware Association offers, ranging from logistics and packaging to legal advice and design protection.
Henry & Co Appoints Sharon Green As Managing Director

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Artisan home fragrance brand Henry & Co has confirmed the appointment of Sharon Green as managing director, part of a wider strategic restructure designed to fuel the company’s wholesale growth and brand evolution following its successful rebrand earlier this year. Sharon, who previously held the role of retail director, has been instrumental in shaping the customer experience across Henry & Co’s retail channels.
Visitor Registration Opens For Brand Licensing Europe

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Following a record-breaking Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) in September 2024, which attracted almost 11,000 attendees, BLE will be returning to London’s ExCeL from 7-9 October 2025 with online registration now open.
Sunshine Boosts Sales In April

3 days ago | stationerynews.net | Sue Marks

April retail sales saw the highest growth since August 2023 thanks to Easter and the sunniest April on record. Responding to the latest ONS Retail Sales Index figures, which showed sales up 6.2% by value, and up 5.3% by volume, Kris Hamer, director of insight at the British Retail Consortium, said that while April retail sales were encouraging, thanks to Easter and the sunny weather, higher costs to retailers will start to bite.
Moda x Pure To Makes It Debut At Autumn Fair

6 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Following its successful debut at Spring Fair 2025, Moda x Pure will be returning to Autumn Fair 2025, (7-10 September at the NEC), offering visitors everything from sustainable and ethically sourced pieces to statement collections and commercially driven ranges.
Greats Winners Continue To Celebrate

6 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

It may be a couple of weeks since The Greats/Gift Awards, but winners are still on cloud 9 and continuing to celebrate. As winner of the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – North & Northern Ireland category, Paddy Morton, manager at Strickland & Holt, explained: “We’ve been celebrating since the Awards, and how else but with cake?
Progressive Greetings Live: The Show Opens Its Doors Tomorrow

6 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Gift indies will be among the myriad of retailers looking forward to heading to Progressive Greetings Live at London’s Business Design Centre tomorrow, Tuesday June 3rd, and on Wednesday June 4th, with Greats winners and finalists delighted to have a £50 Gold ticket to spend on orders placed at the show.
Illuminate Launches A New Candle Fragrance

1 week ago | giftsandhome.net | Sue Marks

Illuminate Candles has unveiled ‘Candle Seven – Tomato Vine’, a new fragrance that, according to the company, redefines green fragrance, with the candle taking over a year in development. “This is my happy place in a candle,” says Inga Lovric, founder of Illuminate. “It’s the scent of Croatian summers – vine leaves curling in the sun, sea salt in the air, slow mornings on the veranda.