Member spotlight | the puppet company
Member Spotlight | The Puppet Company
Member Spotlight | The Puppet Company Now in its 22nd year, The Puppet Company has been a key player in the gift and toy world, leading the way…
With over 70 years experience
The Giftware Association is at the heart of the UK's gift and home industry
Welcome to your industry body for the Gift and Home Industry
With over 70 years’ experience, we are the voice of the industry and work hard to ensure the industry survives and thrives.
Business readiness forum
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM Defra have engaged with Industry, Trade Associations and Compliance Scheme Groups at several events throughout 2022, however, …
50 years of house of marbles
50 Years of House of Marbles
House of Marbles has been supplying the toy and gift trade with traditional games and toys since 1973, when their founder started making quality wooden…
Visit just around the corner
Visit Just Around The Corner
JUST AROUND THE CORNER JATC offers unique elements such as the only multi-gender Fashion and Lifestyle event held both in Manchester and London, the show…
Chsi stitches collaborates with the giftware association
CHSI STITCHES COLLABORATES WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association is proud to announce it is working in collaboration with ICHF Events, the UK’s leading organiser of CHSI Stitches and a…
Exciting news ~ a new zone has been launched at the uk’s fastest …
EXCITING NEWS ~ A NEW ZONE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED AT THE UK’S FASTEST GROWING FASHION & LIFESTYLE B2B RETAIL EVENT
EXCITING NEWS ~ A NEW ZONE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED AT THE UK’S FASTEST GROWING FASHION & LIFESTYLE B2B RETAIL EVENT THE TRUMAN BREWERY, BRICK…
National stationery week announces exciting partnership
NATIONAL STATIONERY WEEK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP
NATIONAL STATIONERY WEEK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP Ocean Media Group has announced a collaboration with Sarah Laker, founder and owner of award-winning…
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The GA is at the heart of the gift and home industry and is best place to connect you with the right people and services to build your reputation and to help your business thrive.
We are Creative
Experience internationally recognised awards, competitions, marketing support, networking events, new creative opportunities, podcasts, collaborations.
We are Protective
Experience Copywatch, legal and HR advice, product testing support, new product launch advice…
We are Community
Experience regular meet-ups both in person and online, where you can network with your peers, learn, share knowledge and come together as one community…
We are Connected
Experience the benefits of our enormous level of expertise. The GA connects you to experts, suppliers, retailers and service providers – all with one goal: to help your business grow.
We are International
Experience our specialist International Department with links to Government, the Department for International Trade and International Shows. They are able to help with all kinds of international trade issues.
Our members
We represent everyone from established companies to start-ups, manufacturers, and retailers. We offer invaluable advice and assistance to everyone in our industry.
Resources
We have been supporting the home and gift industry for over 70 years and over this time we have created courses both in-person and online to help you, your business, and its staff to achieve greatness and success.
Documents
Read and learn from our latest documents to help your business thrive and grow. Find white papers, trend reports, and more.
Videos
View our collection of videos and educational resources which will covers topics such as social media, trends, mental heath and well being and everything in between.
Courses
Discover a range of courses that will help you, your business, and staff level up and help your business succeed even in the toughest of times.
Our Events
Experience regular meet-ups both in-person and online where you can network with your peers, learn, share knowledge, and come together as one community helping others in our industry. Our events are one of our most popular member benefits, designed to connect, inspire, and engage our community.
Check out our library of past events and view our calendar to see what is relevant to your business and what events we have coming up
Event
Creativeworld
Messe Frankfurt GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main
Creativeworld is the world's most important trade fair for the international hobby, craft and artists' supplies sector and an inspiring treasure chest for the creative community. With its unique …
Event
Spring Fair 2023
North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham
The marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion. Spring Fair is where best sellers are found, relationships are forged and curiosity is piqued. Imagine a treasure trove of new ideas and new …
Event
Harrogate Fashion week
Yorkshire Event centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate
Harrogate Fashion Week will bring together leading fashion brands and independent retailers across a two-day exhibition in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. Perfect dates for the AW 24 buying …
Event
Just Around The Corner - London
JATC is the fastest growing fashion and lifestyle trade event in the UK
Our Partners and Patrons
The GA's Patrons and partners play a key role in supporting our associations to help to deliver opportunities to our whole industry.
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