"Monthly Gift PREMIUM" June Issue Now on Sale! Featuring Food & Gifts, Pet Outing Market, Fukuoka Gift Show/PI Show, and Reports on Guangzhou and Hong Kong Exhibitions

Business Guide Co., Ltd., which operates the "Tokyo International Gift Show" and other events, released the June 2026 issue of its specialized magazine for the gift business and retail/distribution, "Monthly Gift PREMIUM," on Monday, June 1. The lead feature focuses on "Food and Gifts." As food gifts gain increasing attention in the gift distribution industry, the issue analyzes the latest food gift market trends from multiple angles through interviews with food business experts, notable food retail stores, popular gift catalogs, and exhibitors at this autumn's Gourmet Show. Another feature, "New Demand for Miscellaneous Goods Expanded by Going Out with Pets," examines the growing pet market from the perspective of "going out." Additionally, the issue provides details on the "Fukuoka Gift Show 2026 / Fukuoka Premium Incentive Show 2026" to be held on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, as well as reports on the Guangzhou Trade Fair and the Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair. It is essential reading for gift distribution professionals. Notable Topics Lead Feature: Food & Gifts / [Also Notable] 2026 Major Gift Wholesaler's Mid-Year Gift Plans Food gifts, the largest category in gift giving, are drawing increasing attention amid diversifying consumer behavior and growing demand for niche preferences. This feature analyzes how to create and sell food gifts through interviews with gift business consultant Kazuhiro Sono and Tetsuo Iwama, former vice president of Ikspiari. It also explores the current state of food gift sales through visits to ENGAWA ASAKUSA and Meidi-ya Takanawa Store, which opened last year, and an interview with Yamato, which co-produced the popular AKOMEYA TOKYO gift catalog. Furthermore, it delves into notable products from exhibitors at the "40th Gourmet Show Autumn 2026" to be held from Wednesday, September 2 to Friday, September 4. The issue also features a comprehensive introduction of mid-year gift catalogs from major gift wholesalers. Sellable Gift Mail-Order Research Institute: Kazuhiro Sono; T.I.P. Business Design: Tetsuo Iwama; ENGAWA ASAKUSA; Meidi-ya Takanawa Store; Yamato; Ehime Kaisan; Sanei Shokai; Seifu; NORTH; Baikodo New Demand for Miscellaneous Goods Expanded by Going Out with Pets Analyzing the current state and outlook of the growing pet market, with a focus on the keyword "going out." Interviews with key players reveal the potential for growth in pet-related miscellaneous goods. tent tent / Odekake Wanko-bu; Petio; Creative Yoko Fukuoka Gift Show / Fukuoka Premium Incentive Show 2026 Latest Information Detailed explanations of the latest information on the "Fukuoka Gift Show 2026 / Fukuoka Premium Incentive Show 2026" held on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, including overviews, fairs, events, and seminars. Also introduces traditional crafts from all seven prefectures of Kyushu as surrounding information. The 139th China Import and Export Commodity Fair (Guangzhou Trade Fair) Closes Successfully / Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair Report Reports from Japanese exhibitors and scenes at the "139th Guangzhou Trade Fair" held from April to May. Also provides a rapid report on the Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair held in late April, with comments from exhibitors and buyers. Other As a linked project to the "102nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026," articles on "impulse buying" and "tradition and innovation" are also included. Furthermore, the issue is full of unique information such as the Apide Messe held this spring, notable events, and Korean lifestyle shops with deep connections to Japanese miscellaneous goods. Media Information Monthly Gift PREMIUM June 2026 Issue Release Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 *Digital edition: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Price: 1,100 yen (body price 1,000 yen) Sales Formats: Media site, major bookstores, Fujisan Magazine Service, Amazon Kindle, etc. Details: https://www.giftbook.co.jp/premium/ Subscription Orders Order now via the form below: https://www.giftbook.jp/form/purchase/index.htm → Please select "Saw on PR TIMES" when ordering. Advertising Space Available We will propose optimal plans tailored to your products. Please feel free to inquire. Contact: Advertising Sales Department TEL: 03-3843-9854 Target Readers Our magazine is read by those involved in the broad gift market and distribution: - Major gift wholesalers, gift shop owners, executives, sales representatives - Department stores, mass retailers, specialty stores: store managers, buyers, MD personnel - Leading manufacturers: executives, development staff, sales representatives - Sales promotion, marketing, advertising personnel - Construction, architecture, real estate, renovation industry - Embassies, government agencies, public organizations, etc. Upcoming Feature Plans for Subsequent Issues - July 2026 Issue (Scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026): Regional Gift Shop Report (Kinki region), Fukuoka Show Report - August 2026 Issue (Scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026): Hands Special Feature, Tradition and Innovation "Kiryu City" ■ Inquiries Business Guide Co., Ltd. Sales Promotion Department, Contact: Sugihara 2-6-2 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034 Gift Building TEL: 03-3843-9854