T his July, Harrogate once again proved why it remains the heart of the UK’s summer sourcing calendar. Celebrating its 65th edition, the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival brought together more than 500 brands, trend experts, and retailers under one sun-soaked roof — or rather, across the scenic
64 squares. Infinite strategy. And a pattern that has taken over runways, walls, and even modern kitchenware. Every July 20, World Chess Day celebrates the legendary game that has been bending minds for over 1,500 years. Officially recognized by the United Nations since 1966, World Chess Day honors