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The 5 things retail brands need to know about securing press coverage for Christmas 2022 An expert’s top tips for lifestyle brands wanting to reach customers through leading titles and influencers…
THE GA AND CIA The Giftware Association is pleased to announce that as of 22nd June it will be taking over the operational, management and membership activities of the Creative Industry Association…
PRESS RELEASE - THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AGM The Giftware Association hosted its AGM on 22nd June for the first time in person for three years, seeing some big changes to the make-up of its…
Independent retailers across Scotland and the north of England should ensure 18-19th Sept is firmly in their diaries if they wish to stock up for winter at Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn. …
J Boult Designs is set to exhibit at Home & Gift 2022 J Boult Designs is set to exhibit for the first time at Home & Gift in Harrogate. This exciting, young British brand has…
Thoughts of a CEO | 15th June 2022 The weeks are really flying by now – I can’t quite believe we are in the middle of June already. I wanted to start today by reflecting on the…
Gift Fairs have taken place in Llandudno for well over 30 years. During their heyday, the show encompassed the majority of the major Hotels within the town along with the building then known as the…
WINNERS of the NAJ Awards Unveiled at the NAJ Summit 2022 The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the winners of this year’s NAJ Awards during the Members’ Gala Dinner…
GOVERNMENT UPDATES: Northern Ireland Protocol; Customs and Borders, Import duty on some US origin goods Northern Ireland Protocol Northern Ireland Protocol: the UK’s solution: The UK government…
MODA FASHION ACCESSORIES AND JEWELLERY & WATCH AT AUTUMN FAIR IS SET TO SPARKLE WITH NEWNESS One of the UK’s longest standing fashion trade shows, Moda is now an integral fashion destination…
An overview of London Stationery Show 2022 The 17-18th May saw the return of the UK’s largest event dedicated to everything stationery, including arts, crafts, paper and writing materials and…
Europe’s event for licensing and brand extension returns this September Hot on the heels of a triumphant in-person return for Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) opens…
CURATED MEETINGS ANNOUNCES COMPELLING LINE-UP Offering a game-changing way of doing business, Curated Meetings at Autumn Fair which takes place on the 5th – 6th September 2022 at NEC…
Pure London, the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event taking place on 17th – 19th July 2022 at the iconic Olympia London, reveals an inspirational line-up of brands and designers across…
AllGoodThings comes . . . to the UK Many of our sustainable Nordic products can be supplied in ready to sell gift / retail ready display boxes and of course shipped direct…
Stationery Matters has a brand-new look and direction The Stationery Matters mission is to support and educate stationery buyers. As the UK’s only publication dedicated to the stationery…
GA Members Sarah turner from little beau sheep gave her TED Talks on the wonders of wool. Sarah talks about how sheep have already helped change our history, but how can they help us now to overcome…
https://nicoleelders.com/ The Giftware Association spoke to one of its newest members Nicole Elders on her brand, her audiences, and some of her inspirations as an artist. Can you tell us a bit more…
Brighton-based, Fizz Creations, has developed a range of Care Bears stationery and accessories to celebrate the Care Bears’ 40th anniversary this year. The new range is available exclusively…
The Great British Exchange and The Giftware Association have announced an exciting new partnership to create opportunities for suppliers, designers and manufacturers to utilise a network of pop-up…
New GA Member has Fun Gifts for Curious Minds Recent Toys’ most recent product line is a joy to give! Recent Toys, developer and manufacturer of fascinating brainteaser puzzles and games…
The Benevolent Society is pleased to announce that a Fuller Foundation award has been given to Lewis Webb. Lewis is Business Development Manager / Key Account Manager within the Ardrox &…
After a day of business and networking at London Stationery Show 2022, the industry came together on 17th May at the Business Design Centre to acknowledge and celebrate this year’s Stationery…
In the past month, there has been so much activity that determining the tone of this was a bit tricky. A lot of my activity throughout this year has been spent providing one-to-one mentoring sessions…
