The Discovery Store - Gifts and Gadgets Catalogue

The Discovery Store was a UK-based gifts and gadgets catalogue and retailer, offering a carefully curated range of genuinely useful, often hilarious, and always unique products to brighten up everyday life. From clever phone accessories to handy homewares and inspired gift ideas, it was the go-to destination for anyone looking to impress friends and family with something a little out of the ordinary. Originally founded in Scarborough in 1991, The Discovery Store built a loyal following across the UK over two decades.

A Unique Range of Gifts and Gadgets

The Discovery Store brought together an eclectic mix of products that were hard to find anywhere else. Whether you were after extras for your phone and devices, helpful homewares for eating, cooking and living, or fresh ideas for presents, the range had something for every taste and budget. The focus was firmly on quality items that were both practical and a little bit special.

Perfect for the Home

From the kitchen to the living room, The Discovery Store stocked a wide selection of clever homewares designed to make daily routines simpler, more enjoyable, or just more fun. The range was ideal for anyone looking to spruce up their home with well-designed, characterful products that you would not stumble across in a typical high street shop.

Gifts That Impress

Finding the right gift is never easy, but The Discovery Store made it considerably less daunting. With an ever-changing selection of unique and memorable items, from novelty gadgets to genuinely useful accessories, it offered inspiration for birthdays, celebrations, and those occasions when only something a bit different would do. Customers could also sign up to receive exclusive offers and discounts by newsletter.

About The Discovery Store

The Discovery Store was founded in 1991 by Barry and Geraldine Ricketts as part of the Raysun Group in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. After changing hands in the early 2000s, the brand was revived in 2009 and continued trading online, building a community of fans who appreciated its off-beat, thoughtfully chosen product range. The catalogue featured here dates from that later online era of the business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of products did The Discovery Store sell?

The Discovery Store specialised in gifts, gadgets, and accessories that were genuinely useful or entertainingly unique. The range included phone and tech extras, kitchen and home accessories, and a wide variety of gift ideas suitable for all ages and occasions.

Was The Discovery Store a UK company?

Yes. The Discovery Store was a British retailer, originally founded in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in 1991. It operated both physical stores and an online catalogue over the course of its history.

Could I sign up for offers from The Discovery Store?

During its trading years, The Discovery Store offered an email newsletter through which subscribers could access exclusive discounts and be the first to hear about new products. This brochure is now archived and the newsletter is no longer active.

Who founded The Discovery Store?

The Discovery Store was founded in 1991 by Barry and Geraldine Ricketts, along with Alan Mitchell, as part of the family-owned Raysun Group Plc based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Is The Discovery Store still trading?

The Discovery Store ceased trading around 2016. This catalogue entry is preserved in our archive as a record of the brand and the products it offered during its years of operation.

What made The Discovery Store different from other gift retailers?

The Discovery Store positioned itself around products that were hard to find elsewhere: a blend of genuinely useful everyday items and quirkier, more characterful pieces. The emphasis was on quality and originality rather than mainstream gift-shop fare.

Note: this brochure is from our archive. The Discovery Store is no longer trading and this catalogue is preserved here for reference. Details, prices, and availability shown in the original brochure may no longer be current.