Awards
Blade and Rose Win Gold in the Junior Design Awards
What the judges said Our judges were treated to fabulous display of Blade & Rose’s finest coordinating clothes, bags, and accessories. With everything from the brand’s signature…
News & Articles
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Member News
Spooky but not scratchy!
Finding the perfect outfit for your little one, that is soft, kind to skin and can be worn all day is tricky. However, Blade and Rose offer these gorgeous little Halloween outfits that tick all the…
Member News
Christmas would not be complete without a Christmas Outfit …
Choose from Santa, Festive Reindeer, or the brand-new Christmas Pudding collection, you could even mix and match all three. The traditional bright reds and greens all coordinate together. Choose …
Member News
New Designs added to THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT™ Collection from Blade and Rose
Peter RabbitTM Bright Ideas: A bold and bright red is the key colour to this collection, with an appliqued and fluffy textured Peter Rabbit and radish design on the top and matching super striped…
Member News
Bella The Horse
The blue, orange, mustard and white stripey leggings feature Bella, a lovely brown and white skewbald pony who has a lovely long mane adorned with flowers and leaves and of course the Blade and Rose…
Member News
Mondu Launches Digital Trade Account to Enable B2B Businesses to Drive More Sales and Enhance Convenience for Customers
Mondu Launches Digital Trade Account to Enable B2B Businesses to Drive More Sales and Enhance Convenience for Customers ● Mondu’s new payment solution enables merchants to onboard new business…
GA News
Exciting Partnership Announcement: The Giftware Association and Hilton Hotel Group Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Member…
Exciting Partnership Announcement: The Giftware Association and Hilton Hotel Group Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Member Discounts! The Giftware Association is thrilled to announce a new and…
Trade Shows
STATEMENT FROM AUTUMN FAIR ON CONNECT
STATEMENT FROM AUTUMN FAIR ON CONNECT 25.09.2023. London – Spring and Autumn Fair and Glee, owned by Hyve Group, the UK’s leading creator of global events and retail shows, has …
Trade Shows
STATEMENT FROM AUTUMN FAIR ON CONNECT
STATEMENT FROM AUTUMN FAIR ON CONNECT 25.09.2023. London – Spring and Autumn Fair and Glee, owned by Hyve Group, the UK’s leading creator of global events and retail shows, has …
Government
Farewell to Inheritance Tax? Not so fast!
Is Downing Street really planning to abolish inheritance tax? “I despair.” Said Paul Johnson who writes for The Times on the recent debate around abolishing inheritance tax. [Originally…
Member News
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA…
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription…
Trade Shows
Female empowerment revitalises the international
Female empowerment revitalises the international architecture and design scene Frankfurt am Main, 7. September 2023. The panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with By Design TV…
Trade Shows
PURE LONDON X JATC ANNOUNCE ‘CABINET OF CURIOSITY’ THEME
PURE LONDON X JATC ANNOUNCE ‘CABINET OF CURIOSITY’ THEME Pure London x JATC, the UK’s largest festival of fashion, has revealed its theme, ‘Cabinet of Curiosity…
Member News
The Eco-friendly Card Co. marks 30th anniversary at the Autumn Fair
The Eco-friendly Card Co. marks 30th anniversary at the Autumn Fair The Eco-friendly Card Co. marks its 30th anniversary this September with celebrations due to kick off at the NEC Autumn Fair (6C02…
Trade Shows
InsightsArena with trend-setting ideas for point of sale
InsightsArena with trend-setting ideas for point of sale - Top-selling trends and suggestions for special shopping experiences - Creative hands-on activity and new PodcastLounge A valuable…
Trade Shows
A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY AT AUTUMN FAIR
A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY AT AUTUMN FAIR -DOORS OPEN THIS SUNDAY TO THE UK’S LARGEST SHOWCASE OF HOME, GIFT & FASHION- This Sunday the doors open to Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading…
Trade Shows
Digital Academy invites to the exclusive panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with ByDesign TV…
Digital Academy invites to the exclusive panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with ByDesign TV" Episode 3 of the event series on 6 September 2023, 4:00 - 4:55 p.m. Frankfurt…
Trade Shows
The White Label World Expo is back!
The White Label World Expo is back! We are partnered with them and together we are taking the ecommerce marketplace by storm. Join us to the world’s leading event for white & private label…
GA News
How Much is Enough?
How much is 'enough' to maintain your ideal lifestyle through retirement? New research reveals that one in three people could face hardship in retirement. Are you on track to achieve the retirement…
Trade Shows
SOURCE HOME & GIFT, EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, OPENS SUNDAY
SOURCE HOME & GIFT, EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, OPENS SUNDAY The only international sourcing platform of its kind in the UK, Source Home & Gift will open its doors…
Government
Latest Government News
Border Target Operating Model New border controls to protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and ensure smooth flow of goods: Press Release published today - The Border Target Operating…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES LINE-UP OF ENTICING HOME BRANDS
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES LINE-UP OF ENTICING HOME BRANDS With nearly a week to go until the doors open to the UK’s leading wholesale marketplace for home, gift and fashion, Autumn Fair has revealed…
Trade Shows
White Label World Expo, 11th & 12th October 2023 - Messe, Frankfurt
White Label World Expo, 11th & 12th October 2023 - Messe, Frankfurt Get ready for White Label World Expo - The world’s leading event for white & private label products! …
Awards
Why the Gift of the Year Awards Are Transformative for Retail and Giftware Brands
Why the Gift of the Year Awards Are Transformative for Retail and Giftware Brands In the bustling landscape of the retail and giftware industry, brands constantly strive to make their mark…