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Nottinghamshire-based Aerospace Engineer Named among Most Promising Young Greetings Card Designers Photo by Emma Kimberley Aerospace engineer Nicole Elders has been named as a finalist for one of…
IMPORTANT BORDER UPDATES – CLOSURE AND POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION Photo by Andy Li on Unsplash The Giftware Association is aware of the potential strike action at some Inland Border…
From 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair’s Design & Source sector will bring the international sourcing market to the UK with a spotlight on ethical and sustainable…
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances…
Barbie – the ultimate fashion collaborator, pop culture icon, muse, social media influencer, diversity and inclusion advocate and licensing legend – will be the star of BLE’s day…
The owner of a popular online gift shop has announced she is due to open her first ever in-person store in Ormskirk this August. Local resident Michelle Henriksen, who has owned an online gifting…
Please see below today’s updates, which may be relevant for your businesses/members, and supply chains. Sending post or a parcel abroad: First published. Import VAT and Customs Duty on gifts…
Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 7th September, has announced it is partnering…
Fizz partners with Magic Light to bring baby gifting from the Gruffalo to Primark Brighton-based, Fizz Creations, has partnered with licensor Magic Light Pictures to bring the classic character…
THE GA CHAMPIONS HELP TO GROW: DIGITAL As you know, we work closely with government departments to bring you new trade and business growth opportunities. Help to Grow: Digital is a government backed…
Sue Ure Maison is delighted to announce the arrival of the new Colour-line edition of the Ambit collection of mugs and beakers. A supremely chic collection in black and white porcelain is now available…
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances, Van Gogh…
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances, Van Gogh…
The Sarah Hurley Academy has LAUNCHED! Here is what you need to know... The first thing to do is join our mailing list which will get you access to everything first and keep you…
Brand Licensing Europe’s online platform opens today as over 180 exhibiting companies are confirmed, and host of retailers and manufacturers pre-register to attend · …
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2023 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES Gift of the Year 2023 is now open for entries! Do your products have what it takes to succeed over the competition to be crowned a category winner, The …
Thoughts of a CEO | 22nd July 2022 I write this at the end of an exhausting few weeks in which we have been at Glee, Harrogate Home & Gift and at the summer reception with Hong Kong Trade Development…
AUTUMN FAIR 2022 RETURNS WITH THE LIMELIGHT ON SUSTAINABILITY With the best in UK retail under one roof, Autumn Fair is back from the 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham shining a …
The most highly respected gifting industry accolade – The Gift of The Year Awards – has crowned its winner for The People’s Choice Award 2022 at Harrogate Home and Gift on Sunday…
Sustainability has been a growing trend and key focus in the stationery industry over recent years and has sparked an increase in innovative eco-friendly products from notebooks to gift-wrap. London…
IOT EXTENDS ITS RANGE OF SUSTAINABLE BRANDS TO INCLUDE JIGSAWS MADE FROM RECYCLED CARD Inside Out Toys Ltd has announced that they will become the sole UK distributor of a range of puzzles…
Giftware Association businesswomen are announced winners in national awards The Woman Who Achieves Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of Women in Business. Woman Who&…
