Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival Welcomes a Wave of New Brands

In the face of economic headwinds and evolving consumer demands, the UK retail industry continues to stand strong - and nowhere is this more evident than at the 2025 edition of the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival. Taking place from 20–23 July in Harrogate; this beloved summer sourcing event is proud to welcome a host of exciting new brands during their 65th edition, with more than 150 making their show debut.  

With over 30% of exhibitors being brand new to the show, Home & Gift 2025 is a living, breathing testament to the strength of the retail sector, and Harrogate is set to sparkle with thousands of fresh launches and innovative products for shopkeepers looking to source their next best-seller.

New-to-show exhibitors include Rosie Made A Thing, known for their humorous greeting cards; Donna May London with their award-winning beauty, lifestyle and travel accessories; and Vietcraft, who are showcasing intricate handmade crafts from design-led producers. Joining them are hundreds more, including the likes of Barner, Dutch Imports, Cereria Molla 1899, Ameico, Aquarelle Home, and Goupo Erik - each bringing a unique flair to this year’s show floor.

The festival also features established favourites across all key sectors:

• FASHION: Miss Sparrow, Zelly UK, Miss Shorthair, Alice Wheeler, Accessories by Park Lane, Roka London, Butterfly Fashion, CHALK, Earth Squared, Powder Design, Amazing Woman.

• FOOD: Sweet Snob, Fatso, New English Teas, Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co, Joy Pots, The Brew Company, Spice Kitchen Online Ltd, Bottled Baking Co, Joe & Seph’s Popcorn.

• GIFT: Langs, Wrendale, Joe Davies, Toasted Crumpet, Giftware Trading Co, Depesche, Designworks Collective, Lagoon Group, Caroline Gardner, Belly Button Bubble.

• G&S: The Art File, Ohh Deer Ltd, Heyyy Cards, Lola Designs, Cath Tate Cards, Mary Ann Rogers, Molly Mae, Once Upon A Tuesday, VENT for Change, Kaweco.

• HOME: Forever England, Captivate Brands, Trampoline, London Ornaments, Hill Interiors, Aquarelle Home, Dutch Imports, Hellman Versand, Bronte by Moon, Jarapa, Tweedmill.

• CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS: Warmies, Le Toy Van, BTL Diffusion UK, Speedy Monkey, Jomanda, Bigjigs Toys, Plus Plus, Gibson Games, Blade & Rose.

• WELLBEING: Inis, Bomb Cosmetics, The Somerset Toiletry Company, The English Soap Company, Upper Canada, Stoneglow Candles, St. Eval, Potters Crouch, Sense Aroma, Ivy & Twine.

According to recent figures, UK retail sales are showing encouraging signs of tenacity, with a 3.7% increase in sales volumes reported for Q1 2025 (source: ONS). Footfall at UK shopping destinations also rose by 4.5% in the first quarter (source: Springboard), while online retail sales climbed by 5.2%—showing the sector’s continued adaptability to evolving consumer behaviour.

Alison Graham, Commercial Manager at Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, commented:

“It’s inspiring to see so many lovely new brands joining us at Home & Gift this year, helping to make the 2025 edition bigger and better than ever! With over 150 exhibitors making their show debut, the diversity of products across every category shows that the industry’s appetite for newness and connection is stronger than ever.”If you want to source products for that crucial golden quarter, then Home & Gift is truly unmissable!”

Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival invites buyers, designers, and trendsetters to Harrogate from 20-23 July for a summer celebration of creativity, connection, and commerce. Register now for your free badge and discover why Home & Gift remains the ultimate summer sourcing destination for the UK retail community.