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Spring Fair, the UK’s most influential retail trade event for Home, Gift and Fashion, is proud to announce the debut of the Widdop & Co Village, an immersive new destination showcasing…
January and February can feel painfully quiet after the rush of Christmas. Sales tend to be slow, and it can be tempting to just coast while you wait for things to pick up. But…
This update summarises the latest Government announcements,and guidance affecting the gift and home sector, including funding, regulation, trade, skills and sustainability. Members may wish to review…
The latest Government update brings a series of important announcements that could affect the giftware and retail industries; from shifts in trade and export rules (including updates on US tariffs…
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, today unveils its most ambitious and experience-led …
We are excited to announce a hand-picked selection of the brands you can expect to see at INDX Gift Edit 19 May 2026. Part of the INDX Shows portfolio, INDX Gift Edit is a dynamic new trade show …
Sunday 30 November is Museum Shop Sunday, when over 2,200 arts, heritage and culturalattractions worldwide will be coming together to showcase their fantastic shops andunique products with special…
Spring Fair 2026 is set to ignite a new era of creativity and collaboration with the return of The Licensing Lab, a dynamic destination connecting the worlds of licensing and retail. Taking …
The Autumn Budget 2025, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, comes at a time of continued economic uncertainty. Inflation remains elevated, borrowing costs are high, and consumer spending faces…
Gift of the Year Awards Deadline Extended – Brands Have Until 8th December 2025 to Enter! The Giftware Association is delighted to announce that the deadline for entries to the Gift …
The UK government has launched a public call for evidence on accession to the Pan‑Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM). Under PEM, member countries (covering Europe, parts…
Black Friday is here early, and we have an exclusive deal for you to enter into our Gift of the Year competition. If you purchase any credits or bundles over the Black Friday weekend (Friday…
The Giftware Association (The GA) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Committee members: Meg Hawkins, Demi Pendakis, Stephen Spencer, and Jackson Szabo. Their combined experience across…
In less than 10 weeks Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to retailers far and wide as Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring gets underway. Buyers can now register for entry tickets here …
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, returns from 13th–15th January 2026 to Olympia London with a forward-thinking content programme designed to equip the…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence Strategy for future retail payments infrastructureThe Payments Vision Delivery Committee has published its strategy to guide the development of future UK retail…
The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU’s new system for submitting Safety and Security declarations, replacing Import Control System Northern Ireland (ICSNI). Using ICS2 for goods movements…
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, will once again champion the power of collaboration at its upcoming 2026 edition opening 13-15 January at Olympia London. Building…
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, unveiling an inspiring new creative direction themed …
Marking 15 Years of Style and Imagination, Scoop Announces ‘Whimsical’ as Its Autumn/Winter ’26 Theme As Scoop enters its 15th year, founder and curator Karen Radley is embracing…
The UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift, and Fashion, Spring Fair 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1st – 4th February, and registration is now officially open for buyers. For…
Cultural Enterprises Awards 2026: Enter Now The Cultural Enterprises Awards are now open, showcasing innovation, success and best practice in cultural income generation, as well…
The European Commission has announced proposed changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at simplifying reporting obligations and supporting smaller producers, while maintaining strong…
ONS SIC review The revision of UK Standard Industrial Classification (UK SIC) has been announced on the Office for National Statistics (ONS) website, following a public consultation and the…
