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Today we're joined by the wonderful Louise Welsby, MD and Chief Motivator of creative agency Buy-From. We hear about Louise's fascinating career before Buy-From, the life-changing events that turned Louise in a…
The Giving and Living trade show is a true staple of the gift industry's calendar and focal point for coastal and tourism products. In this episode we meet MD Mike Anderson to behind-the-scenes and learn all about…
Finally, we manage to grab an hour of the wonderful Jeremy Corner's time! Not only is he MD of Blue Eyed Sun Ltd (winner of 5, yes FIVE, Gift of the Year awards in 2021), but he also an Export Champion for the …
It's with HUGE relief that we begin to see the confirmation of various trade shows and exhibitions throughout the rest of 2021 and London Stationery Show was one of the very first to confirm their dates (5th-6th…
Winner of the coveted 'under £15' Gift of the Year award 2021, Craft & Crumb join us today on the Product-Cast! Louise Nicholson, proud co-founder, tells us all about her thrilling journey, starting with…
Today we have the pleasure of learning about a business that functions quite differently from most in our industry. Gary Lancet, Managing Director of Thinking Gifts, joins us on the Prod-Cast direct from Thailand…
Warning - some adult language in this episode! Disclaimer - we've 'beeped' the most naughty words, but this may not be the episode for young ones! If you're anything like me, the above sentence has probably…
Founded in 2018 and having seen incredible growth and success since, we talk to the inspirational Christina Brand, founder of The Candle Brand and recent winner of several Gift of the Year awards; Home Fragrance…
It's the B word - BREXIT! Now that everyone is slowly starting to understand the implications of the governments EU trade deal, we thought it the right time to bring a couple experts onto the Product-Cast to shed…
This week we're joined by our very first Gift of the Year 2021 winner - the lovely Julia Gash. Julia is a serial entrepreneur who talks us through the fascinating journey she took to arrive in the position she'…
????Who wants to meet the leading Elvis impersonator of the global gift industry...?! Will he sing, won't he sing?! (he always sings...????️) Almost forgot, he's also Head of Paladone's Speciality Sales department…
On this, our 19th episode, we finally get to talking all things Gift of the Year - the history, how it's changed over the years and, more recently during the Covid era, exactly how the judging works, the trials…
Today we welcome Sara Allbright, Buyer of Candles & Gifts at John Lewis and now, more recently, Waitrose, as the stores extend and redefine their gift offering. Sara tells us everything we need to know about…
The 2021 Gift of the Year Awards have a very different look and feel and will, arguably, be our biggest award ceremony yet. Rather than be defeated by the restrictions places upon us by the pandemic, we are using…
Product Description Our new coastal cottage collection is Wildflower. This fresh, uplifting wildflower garden fragrance has green & floral aromas. With clean stripes and abstract florals, this is our contemporary…
Product Description A select range of Sentiment, Inspirational and Friendship candles. Presented in either a neat counter display of on a floor stand retailing at £10.00 this is a perfect gift. Designed in…
Product Description Quality homeware, giftware and stationery lovingly designed by artist Emma Sutton who is inspired by the flora and fauna that surrounds her family home. Tell us about your business Mosney Mill…
Product Description Who says dog walks can’t be festive? Or that baubles are only for Christmas trees? Simply attach the doggy bauble to your dog's collar or halter like you would any other BowDangle or dog…
Product Description At Busy B, we’re always looking for ways to make your life simpler, better organised and more beautiful. From diaries and notebooks to planners and much more, every product is carefully…
Product Description National Trust ‘Get Me Gardening’ range of children’s gardening tools and accessories: a high-quality licensed children’s gardening range, designed to bring the garden…
Product Description Handmade in the UK and inspired by the outpouring of support for the NHS, this limited edition Crystal Fantasy is the perfect way to say 'thank you'. The mirror finish, metal motif is suspended…
Product Description The Totseat safely anchors your baby in any adult chair, providing a safe haven when you’re visiting others, out and about, in a cafe or when short of space at home. Machine washable, …
Product Description Modena Premium Leather Notebooks Tell us about your business Railex are a producer of high quality filing solutions and stationery products since way back in 1908!What can you tell us about …
Product Description Samantha Lois Illustrations is devoted to the design and manufacturing of luxury home accessories featuring hand poured epoxy resin art work. All of my products are as functional as they are…