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Dorset based art and giftware company wins Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday Dorset based giftware company, Share A Little Frankie, won ‘Small Business Sunday’ on Monday 3rd …
Celebrating The Gift Did you see the giant bunting display in Hall 3 at the Spring Fair – Celebrating the Gift? The Giftware Association has been working with Vicki Thomas for over forty…
Please see below recent updates that may be pertinent for your business/members and supply chains. Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for…
Scoop closed its doors at Olympia West on Tuesday, marking the triumphant conclusion of its Autumn/Winter 2025 edition. Over three vibrant days, Scoop brought together the best in style, creativity…
Source Fashion Opens Its Doors Next Tuesday at Olympia London Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, opens next Tuesday 18th February, at Olympia London, welcoming buyers…
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…
A pair of local entrepreneurs appeared on the hit BBC TV show Dragons’ Den in a bid to win investment for their bee-saving business. Co-founders and bee enthusiasts Faye Whitley and Jacob Powell…
SPRING FAIR 2025 ENDS ON A HIGH AFTER FOUR DAYS OF INSPIRATION, NEW CONNECTIONS, AND POSITIVE GROWTH STORIES Birmingham, UK – As the doors close on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the…
CHAMPIONING NEWNESS AND TRENDS & DRIVING THE DEMAND FOR PERSONAL, IN STORE EXPERIENCES Day three of Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion at…
CHAMPIONING NEWNESS AND TRENDS & DRIVING THE DEMAND FOR PERSONAL, IN STORE EXPERIENCES Day three of Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion at…
75th SPRING FAIR OPENS ON SUNDAY - Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9am with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen - Spring Fair, the UK’s largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion at the NEC Birmingham…
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY CELEBRATED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR SPRING Celebrating the incredible talent and creativity of suppliers seemed to be the theme at Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring…
Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, has partnered with leading trend agency BDA London…
SPRING FAIR HONOURS EXCELLENCE AS THE HOST OF GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 Announces Debut of the Gift Of The Year Pavilion and Judge’s Lounge for 2025 Spring Fair, which is celebrating its…
Maximise revenue from your customer experience with a one-to-one at Spring Fair 2025 - hosted by Stephen Spencer + Associates Retail experts SS+A are offering their acclaimed one-to-one Ambience …
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards…
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show taking place at Olympia London from 18th to 20th February 2025, will put the spotlight…
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show taking place at Olympia London from 18th to 20th February 2025, will put the spotlight…
The Giftware Association Announces Leadership Transition with New Interim CEOBIRMINGHAM, UK – The Giftware Association (GA) announces Sarah Ward has stepped down as CEO, creating a pivotal …
SPRING FAIR 2025 ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF FREE ADVICE, INSIGHTS, AND INSPIRATION ACROSS THREE DYNAMIC STAGES Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and most influential trade show for home, gift, …
2025 will be the 25th year of the show and Clive Williams and Richard O'Sullivan are pleased to announce our brand new venue which is the beautiful Coed-Y-Mwster Hotel which is just off the M4 at…
Scottish retailers are reporting a steady pre-Christmas sales period and an overall rise in turnover in 2024 so are ready to source and order at Scotland’s Trade Fair in 10 days time. …
Source Fashion Partners with Insider Trends to Launch the ‘Honest, Not Perfect’ Podcast Series Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, is excited to announce…
The HKTDC London office, in collaboration with The Giftware Association, is delighted to invite retail buyers and suppliers to join a UK delegation to Hong Kong in Spring 2025. This exclusive group…
