Gifted Greatness – Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Teams Up with The Giftware Association to Showcase the Best in British Gifting

Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival is proud to announce the return of the Gift of the Year Showcase, presented in partnership with The Giftware Association, as part of the festival’s landmark 65th edition in Harrogate this July.

Running across all four days of the show, the Gift of the Year Showcase will be located in Hall B and will shine a spotlight on the winners and highly commended products from the Gift of the Year Awards 2025 – the UK’s most prestigious celebration of gifting excellence. Attendees will enjoy a rare opportunity to see, touch and experience the very best products in person – from sustainable innovations to beautifully crafted designs across every gifting category.

As an exciting highlight of the partnership, the People’s Choice Award – the only Gift of the Year accolade voted for by the public – will be revealed live on Sunday at the show during the Sundowners drinks, which take place from 17:30 at the Alfresco Bistro, adding even more anticipation and excitement to an already unmissable event. Judged by over 100 industry experts and voted on by consumers nationwide, this award represents the pulse of the market and the tastes of today’s shoppers.

Chris Workman, PR & Marketing Manager at The Giftware Association, commented: 

“We’re proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Harrogate Home & Gift. The show is a highlight of the year for our industry — a vibrant meeting place where retailers and suppliers connect, discover new trends through our GOTY winners, and celebrate the creativity that drives our sector. It’s a fantastic platform for our members in an unmatched location, and we’re excited to support the show in its 65th year.”

With a record-breaking number of entries in 2025, the Gift of the Year Awards highlighted the most exciting and commercially successful products the sector has to offer. Whether you're on the lookout for fresh talent or tried-and-tested bestsellers, the showcase offers a carefully curated view of what’s next for UK retail

Exhibiting finalists and winners you’ll find at this year’s Home & Gift include:

Pikkii, Bronte by Moon, Zesty Lemons London, Little Beau Sheep, Stoneglow Candles, VENT for Change, Designworks Collective, The English Soap Company, Letterbox Love – and many more, with over 150 exhibiting brands linked to the Giftware Association.

David Westbrooke, Event Director at Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, said:

“Our partnership with The Giftware Association is something we truly value. The Gift of the Year Showcase reflects everything we love about this sector – its innovation, its resilience, and its incredible creativity. We’re proud to be the exclusive home of this showcase and to bring together such an inspiring group of brands in celebration of our industry’s talent. Here’s to the people and products that make this sector shine.”

Whether you’re looking to source new products, network with industry professionals, or simply soak up the vibrant atmosphere, Home & Gift is the place to be. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to rejuvenate your collections and make valuable connections in the picturesque Harrogate setting.

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About Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival

Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival (H&G) is the buyers' festival of the summer, offering product sourcing, trend inspiration and networking in a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere at Harrogate Convention Centre and the grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel, from 20–23 July 2025. With thousands of products and new launches to discover from over 500 leading brands, Home & Gift 2025 offers an exclusive opportunity to explore new collections in Q3 and source the summer away.

As part of Clarion Events' portfolio, which includes Top Drawer, the January Furniture Show, the Manchester Furniture Show, and the digital platform Retail Revealed – Home & Gift delivers a relaxed, al fresco party atmosphere for networking and retail sourcing.

Press Contact:

Ren Noel, Marketing Manager, Clarion Events

E: ren.noel@clarionevents.com