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Issue 55 September/October 2009
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Official media partner for Autumn Fair International 2009
Eco-friendly gifts We reveal the latest ethical lines
THE GOOD
OLD DAYS Nostalgia and retro revival
SEASONAL SHOW
PREVIEWS • Autumn Fair
Fine Dining
• Top Drawer
Top tableware trends
WIN!
Dremel Hobby products worth over £740
PLUS • • •
Licensed ranges Toys Teen market
101 September/October 2009 Issue 55 Group Editor Emma Cant +44 (0)1376 535 609
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contents news&events
features
industry news 6 Round up of giftware’s movers and shakers
play time top toys for bumper sales
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on with the show Trade fair dates and news
property ladder Find out what’s driving licensing
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brand spanking new 14 New product launches and latest additions
pushing the envelope 74 Spotlight on the flourishing greetings card sector
competition 127 Win Dremel Hobby products worth over £740
the good old days Focus on nostalgia and retro revival
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q & a special Our experts tackle your retail queries
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fine dining Top tableware trends
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hot property Spotlight on the world of licensing
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teen-tastic Funky lines for fickle teens
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Administration Scott Brothwell +44 (0)1376 514 000
christmas on the high street 112 Alan Monahan talks to suppliers and retailers about prospects for the festive season ahead
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bright & beautiful Gloom-busting products
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retailer interview 123 Ship-shape selling on board the Britannia gift shop
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focus on... retail technology The first in a series on selling online
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retailer initiatives 67 Making the most of your website to boost sales acid 71 Combating the risk of copying at exhibitions the ga 96 All the latest from The Giftware Association
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up and coming 138 Business success story inspired by family mealtimes
special feature green gifts We reveal the latest ethical lines
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shows autumn fair international 29 Bumper guide to the season’s biggest launch platform for new product top drawer 77 Raising the curtai
