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Thursday, 15 August

The key word for the Straits team for SS25 is FRESH. We have refreshed the branding for our Endless Summer department and selected a collection of gorgeously bright and sunny products. We are introducing more fabulous light-up pieces, both solar powered and battery powered. These are ideal for use...

Shop By Collection AW24

Wednesday, 03 July

Offering your customers a variety of products, while ensuring a cohesive look throughout your store can be a real challenge. Especially if the available space is more modest. We want to help our customers create a fluid design that makes an impact. This is why on the Straits Trading website you can...

Change To Incoterms

Monday, 24 June

To our customers based in the Republic of Ireland. I am pleased to advise you that from 1st July 2024 we will change our trading incoterms for our customers based in Ireland from DAP to DDP. This change will result in Straits Trading being responsible for paying any import customs duties due and...

Grass Floral Bundles SS25

Tuesday, 04 June

We have made our selection of Grass Floral Bundles for Spring Summer 25! There will be 14 designs in 40cm and 60cm options. These beautiful, free-standing flower arrangements continue to be popular each year. We have a rose, hydrangea, sukura, tulip, morning glory, and more varieties to choose...

Autumn and Winter Collection 2024

Monday, 20 May

The wholesale home and giftware collection for Autumn and Winter 2024 for Straits Trading is available to pre-order now. The stock will begin arriving in July to give you plenty of time for a shop refresh before the new season is upon us! Many stores like to add new stock lines towards the end of...

YouTube Channel

Wednesday, 24 April

We've uploaded some videos to our YouTube channel you can click the link below to visit the channel and subscribe! The videos are also embedded in the relevant product pages on our website, we hope this helps our customers with their buying if they can't make it to the showroom.The products have...

Shop By Style - Nurturing Lifestyle

Thursday, 14 March

Finding comfort and calm, in every room in the home, is what the nurturing lifestyle is all about. Easy maintenance artificial plants add freshness and colour. Whether it’s tall leafy greens or compact succulent arrangements. Perfect even if you don’t have green fingers and an ideal way to include...

Shop By Style - Mixed Metallics

Thursday, 08 February

The metallic trend has been growing in popularity, but for Spring Summer 24 consumers don’t need to commit to one shimmering tone. Silver, gold, and bronze are all welcome! Mixing metallics gives you more creative freedom. It allows you to let your selected pieces stand out, rather than blend in...

Shop By Style - Relaxed Sophistication

Tuesday, 09 January

To embrace the relaxed sophistication style, you need to focus on user-friendly products, that still make a statement. Such as chic storage and comfortable seating. While there is a definite trend for “Instagram Worthy” homes, the glossy styling doesn’t need to outweigh the practicality of our...

Dates for your Diary

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

We are edging closer to Christmas and for Straits that means we will be out of the office for a while! With that in mind, here are some dates for your diary. Christmas 2023 might be nearly over, but we are just getting ready to launch Christmas 2024! Staff Christmas party. Friday 15th December. The...

Karen Warburton Northern Territory Manager

Thursday, 09 November 2023

We are thrilled to welcome Karen Warburton to our sales team. Karen will look after our customers based in the North of England and North Wales, as well as, our North Midlands territory. Karen has extensive sales experience, most recently working with garden centres, so we are sure she will be a...

Karen Warburton Northern Territory Manager

Straits Spring Summer Showroom 24

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The Straits Trading showroom is open and displaying our wholesale Spring-Summer home and giftware collection for 2024. We have over 400 new products available to view, ready to pre-order for delivery next year. You can also view our existing product lines and remaining Christmas giftware items, all...

Blog - Straits Spring Summer Showroom 24

World Mental Health Day

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Looking after our mental health is incredibly important, as we all know. However, in an office or warehouse environment, encouraging an open and comfortable space for colleagues to discuss their mental health can be tricky at times. We are a close-knit team at Straits Trading and...

Spring Summer 24 - Endless Summer

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Our Spring Summer collection for 2024 made its debut at the Autumn Fair this year. It’s a bright and beautiful collection to behold! We have introduced some larger furniture items for the garden, including a four-seater dining set, wooden seating, and fabulous fire pits! The fire pits have a black...

Blog - Spring Summer 24 - Endless Summer

Getting Ready for Autumn Fair!

Monday, 07 August 2023

It’s nearly time for the International Autumn Fair at the Birmingham NEC. Suppliers like us and customers alike look forward to the big trade shows. It’s the time we get to connect to our customers and show them our new products. The range of home and giftware at Straits trading is vast, it really...

Straits Trading at Christmas

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

As a wholesale supplier, with a HUGE Christmas department, we are in the position where it’s Christmas year-round at Straits. It’s not unusual to be sat in the office in a summery outfit, windows open, fans spinning, while “Jingle Bells” tinkles away in the showroom. Often, followed by all of the...

Sleep Sakes Colouring Pages

Thursday, 13 July 2023

As part of your cosy, calming, bedtime routine, why not add a relaxing ‘Wind Down’ activity? We’ve designed a set of colouring pages, one for each adorable Sleep Sakes character. So, settle down and join your little one in letting the creativity flow! With the summer holidays just around the...

Autumn and Winter Stock Arriving

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

The Straits Trading warehouse is busy with the arrival of our Autumn and Winter stock! This year we have carefully chosen a selection of products designed to enhance our existing ranges, and your customers’ homes! We are introducing beautiful new designs of lanterns, perfect for late summer...

Shop By Style - Whimsical Wanderlust

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Travel the world from your own front room with decorative pieces from our Whimsical Wanderlust collection. We’ve taken inspiration from around the globe for this collection of beautiful figurines and bold animal prints. Our stunning African Ladies, tranquil Buddhas, and adorable and majestic animals...

Shop By Style - Hollywood Opulence

Monday, 17 April 2023

Think "Lights, Camera, Action" for this gorgeous theme. Draw focus with glamourous furniture featuring highly-polished, mirrored surfaces. Mirror tops are a perfect partner for those enjoying the current maximalist trend. You can double the impact of your adornments by placing them on a reflective...