Spring Fair 2025
WIDDOP x Spring Fair 2025
It's been a busy start of 2025 with our fourth tradeshow done and dusted already! We had an absolutely wonderful Spring Fair and now we've caught our breath, we thought we'd give you a little recap.
The feedback from customers' who stopped by our stand was excellent and the 4,500 Spring and Christmas products we had on display went down really well. If you didn't make it to Birmingham here's a little snapshot of what you missed...
Just some of the highlights...
We were absolutely thrilled to have won Best Large Stand, especially during the monumental 75th year of Spring Fair.
On Sunday, Lucy, our amazing brand development manager, walked us through the 9 key trends of our best ever Christmas offering. Lucy has also helped us put together the hot products and key ranges for each of the main sectors that we service. Buying in to some of these lines is a surefire way to maximise your sales this year! Scroll down this page to see that.
On Monday, we went live with the Demdaco team, who joined us all the way from America! A big thank you to Chantelle and Jenny who gave us a snapshot of Demdaco gifts that "Lift the Spirit."
On Tuesday, we went live with Lexie from Genuine Fred, talking all things Fred! Lexie walked through some favourite's like the disco collection, plus the rest of the Fred range.
We've made a short video which captured the buzz around our stand and events, plus you can see all our Instagram live streams below as well.
We hope to see you all again at Autumn Fair!
Instagram Live Streams @ Spring Fair 2025
Softies Instagram Live
Demdaco Instagram Live
Fred Instagram Live
Check out Lucy's summary of the hottest products and key ranges from Spring Fair
For Garden Centres
Hot Products
Country Living was the stand out hit with our garden centre customers. The brand brings the beauty of the outdoors inside with a range of rustic home accessories and gifts. With their broad appeal and gift-ready designs, these products are set to be this season’s bestsellers.
Ceramic Plant Pots
Designed to stand out, each planter features humorous yet heartfelt phrases, complemented by bold colours and a classic ceramic finish. Ideal for gifting or home décor.
Slate Hanging Plaques
These plaques are a must-have for garden lovers, featuring natural slate, vibrant floral designs, and a rope hanger for effortless display. A perfect addition to any home!
Wooden Mantle Plaques
Designed to bring a cheerful seasonal touch to any space, these freestanding plaques feature soft pastel colours paired with vibrant floral patterns.
These products can be purchased as part of a Country Living Wooden Plaque Stand (pictured above) or if you already have the stand from the Autumn range, make sure to reuse by buying into the Spring collection.
Serenity by Sophia - Candles, Diffusers, Fragrances & More
Our Serenity range continues to captivate customers, with top-selling home fragrance products designed to bring peace and balance to any space.
From luxurious candles and calming diffusers to aromatic incense cones and indulgent wax melts, these sought-after pieces create an immersive sensory experience that your customers will love.
Not a customer yet? Read how Widdop partners with many of the UK's leading garden centres.
For Card Shops
Hot Products
From standout new launches to bestselling favourites, this year’s show was filled with excitement, inspiration, and must-have products. If you couldn’t make it or want to take another look, we’ve rounded up the most popular products for our card shop retailers.
Introducing The Softies
It’s easy to see why these cuddly character companions were such a hit! With a wide variety of cuddly animals and timeless character designs, the Softies collection caters to customers of all ages. Softies offers competitive pricing, exceptional quality, and a reliable supply, making them the perfect retail partner.
Each Softie can be purchased with a charming house-shaped box (sold separately) to make for an easy, thoughtful gift-ready purchase. Plus, every character has a unique personality and backstory (POS also available separately), adding an extra touch of magic and collectability. Whether you’re looking to refresh your plush range or add heart-warming gifts to your store, Softies has something for everyone.
Confetti
The Confetti collection by Celebrations was a real showstopper at Spring Fair, capturing attention with its elegant and joyful designs. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and memorable moments, this collection brings a touch of celebration to every occasion.
With a stunning variety of products, from glassware and mugs to candles, Confetti offers beautifully curated gifts that are as stylish as they are sentimental. Many lines available for delivery now.
Love Life mugs
Designed for Mother’s Day 2025, but suitable for year-round gifting, these classic ceramic mugs feature embossed cute characters and meaningful sentiments in a range of soft pastel colours. Due for delivery in February.
New Petit Cheri for Baby
Our frames and keepsakes were a standout success at Spring Fair, drawing in retailers looking for classic, heartfelt gifts. Ideal for nurseries and meaningful moments.
Moments plaques
With their understated illustrations and timeless appeal, these plaques make a perfect year-round gift. Available in various sizes and colours.
With Love frames
Blending classic aesthetics with sentimental charm, these frames offer versatile gifting options that resonate with customers seeking something truly special.
Not a customer yet? Read how Widdop offers card shops with an extensive range of over 2,000 exclusive, in-house designed gifts and CDU solutions.
For Gift Shops
Hot Products
Explore the must-have products that caught the attention of gift retailers at Spring Fair. Buying into these collections is a quick way to offer unique, bestselling pieces perfect for your store.
Treasured Trinkets
Each piece is a true statement accessory, perfect for bedrooms or display spaces. Beautifully packaged in a luxury lidded gift box, they make elegant keepsakes for jewellery and small treasures.
Demdaco bells
A highlight of the range, the inspired collection bells make a truly ideal gift, sering as both a beautiful keepsake and a reminder to cherish lifes most meaningful moments.
Harvey Makin metal vehicles
Step into a world of nostalgia with Harvey Makin’s collection of vintage-inspired planes, trains, and automobiles - classic pieces that celebrate the golden age of travel and adventure.
From rugged 4x4s with distressed finishes to vintage locomotives and retro aircraft, each model is meticulously crafted from metal, creating an air of antiquity and a charming tribute to classic design and engineering.
Home fragrance
Home fragrance was a big hit with our gift shop customers and we even had our "Focus of fragrance" on the last day of Spring Fair. Our new premium collection of candles and home fragrances from The London Wax Company was very well received.
Introducing The Softies
It’s easy to see why these cuddly character companions were such a hit! With a wide variety of cuddly animals and timeless character designs, the Softies collection caters to customers of all ages. Softies offers competitive pricing, exceptional quality, and a reliable supply, making them the perfect retail partner.
Each Softie can be purchased with a charming house-shaped box (sold separately) to make for an easy, thoughtful gift-ready purchase. Plus, every character has a unique personality and backstory (POS also available separately), adding an extra touch of magic and collectability. Whether you’re looking to refresh your plush range or add heart-warming gifts to your store, Softies has something for everyone.
Not a customer yet? Widdop have 140 years’ worth of gift industry experience across over 35+ gift and sentiment brands.
For Home, Department & Lighting Stores
Hot Products
Hestia made an incredible impact at this year’s Spring Fair. From stylish home accents to sophisticated décor pieces, Hestia proved to be a showstopper, with its modern designs capturing the attention of visitors. If you missed the buzz at the fair, now’s the perfect time to bring this collection into your store.
New Hestia Shores
The Shores collection by Hestia brings a touch of coastal charm to any home with its stunning range of décor and accessories. Featuring elegant products such as jugs, mugs, plates, and other kitchen essentials, this collection captures the beauty and tranquillity of the seaside. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to evoke a relaxing, beach-inspired atmosphere.
Hestia Bloom Ceramic Oil Burners
Our oil burner holders exude minimalist charm with their smooth circular design. Pinhole perforations adorn the sides, allowing light to diffuse through like stars.
Hestia Bloom LED Flower Lamps
These LED flower lamps feature curved gold bases and delicate glass flowers, creating a stunning statement piece. They look beautiful illuminated or standing elegantly unlit.
Hestia Bloom Glass Candle Holders
These charming holders combine classical floral motifs with a modern palette. An eye-catching centrepiece, they add sophistication to any mantel, shelf, or table.
Not a customer yet? Read how Widdop supplies many homeware and lighting stores across the UK and Ireland, offering furniture, lighting and home decor for every room.
For Jewellers
Hot Products
Widdop began its history as a clock maker and jewellery shop and still maintains this as a core element of our offering. Discover which of our collections were captivating jewellers at Spring Fair.
Sophia Classic silverplated boxes
The ultimate giftware collection for her; oozing style and superb value for money. These pieces promise to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your retail selection.
Sophia Classic butterfly collection
A small collection of trinket boxes, frames and tealight holders, which are either in the shape of a butterfly or feature a decorative silver butterfly, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. Most lines due in stock this month.
Treasured Trinkets
Each piece is a true statement accessory, perfect for bedrooms or display spaces. Beautifully packaged in a luxury lidded gift box, they make elegant keepsakes for jewellery and small treasures.
Objets D’art cow and sheep
Our sheep and cow figurines proved a hit. Each of these figurines is meticulously sculpted from ceramic and make for a charming addition to any room.
Harvey Makin metal vehicles
Step into a world of nostalgia with Harvey Makin’s collection of vintage-inspired planes, trains, and automobiles - classic pieces that celebrate the golden age of travel and adventure.
From rugged 4x4s with distressed finishes to vintage locomotives and retro aircraft, each model is meticulously crafted from metal, creating an air of antiquity and a charming tribute to classic design and engineering.
Not a customer yet? Widdop are known for standout pieces with exceptional craftsmanship, from christening and wedding gifts to mantel and carriage clocks.
