Trade Shows
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024 As the UK’s largest retail marketplace hosted in the second half of the year, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham…
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GA News
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will host their…
Member News
What is a PIM? And how to choose the right one for your business.
PIM (Product Information Management) is a vital tool that stands at the heart of modern commerce, ensuring product data is accurate, consistent, and easily accessible. Whether you’re a small…
GA News
Grow your Business in 2024 with Central Finance
Grow your business in 2024. Are you an SME looking grow your business in 2024? Are you interested in finding out some of the financial tools available to your business to supercharge your growth …
Trade Shows
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1984, MFS is a wholly owned subsidiary …
GA News
No Smokescreens, just Facts.
Another Financial Year is fast rolling around to the end of one, and the beginning of another. There is a lot to review but, you may fall into three categories: You already have a reliable Financial…
GA News
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event The second Women In Gifts conference, organised by The Giftware Association, was held at The Giftware…
GA News
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION x PRODUCT GURU
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND PRODUCT GURU COLLABORATION The Giftware Association and Product Guru are to join forces to offer a fantastic incentive to members of The GA with their mini- huddle events…
Government and Bank of England
BUDGET 2024 UPDATE
BUDGET 2024 UPDATE Understanding the implications of the budget is crucial for our members and the wider SME community in the UK. Now that the announcements have been made, I would like to…
Trade Shows
What to expect at Farm Shop & Deli Show 2024!
Farm Shop & Deli Show joins Food & Drink Expo, The Restaurant Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show to bring together the very best of the grocery, specialist retail, wholesale…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SHOW FLOOR TO YOUR SHOP WINDOW’ CAMPAIGN
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SHOW FLOOR TO YOUR SHOP WINDOW’ CAMPAIGN Autumn Fair, UK retail’s inspirational shopping destination for Home, Gift and Fashion…
GA News
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCE NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE Spring & Autumn Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade shows for Home, Gift and …
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR & THE FUTURE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON RETAIL DESIGN FOR A BETTER FUTURE
SPRING FAIR & THE FUTURE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON RETAIL DESIGN FOR A BETTER FUTURE Spring Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, partnered…
Member News
Mad Beauty Unveils Spectacular SS24 Collection!
With boundless enthusiasm, Mad Beauty is entering Spring/Summer season with multitude of captivating collaborations and collections destined to surprise and delight. Mad Beauty’s Creative Director…
Awards
Gift of the Year Finalists Announced
Gift of the Year 2024 Finalists Announcement The Finalists are here for our Gift of the Year 2024 awards, and after a hugely successful live Judging Event at Spring Fair, the news the home …
Government and Bank of England
Government Update - Borders, Customs, and Goods Movement
Borders, Customs, and Goods Movement The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 This page contains the Border Target Operating Model, our final plans for a new approach to importing goods into…
Member News
Retail ROAR: Ignite Your Business in 2024 with the Ultimate Free Summit!
Retail ROAR: Ignite Your Business in 2024 with the Ultimate Free Summit! Are you ready to elevate your retail game and kickstart your business in 2024? Look no further! Retail ROAR is calling…
Trade Shows
SCOOP CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT AUTUMN/WINTER 24 SEASON
SCOOP CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT AUTUMN/WINTER 24 SEASON “IT’S NOT ABOUT FOOTFALL, IT’S ABOUT THE QUALITY” Scoop closed its doors today celebrating a triumphant Autumn…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR LOOKS AHEAD TO 2025 FOLLOWING A BUZZING SHOW
SPRING FAIR LOOKS AHEAD TO 2025 FOLLOWING A BUZZING SHOW - Day 4 - Dame Zandra Rhodes on the future of fashion - Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and most inspirational retail marketplace…
DOORS OPEN ON SUNDAY DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT IN RETAIL AT SPRING FAIR
DOORS OPEN ON SUNDAY DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT IN RETAIL AT SPRING FAIR Spring Fair, the UK's definitive trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion and Everyday, opens this Sunday and will welcome…
Trade Shows
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN The first combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, has partnered with the Romanian Contemporary Jewellery Association (…
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN The first combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, has partnered with the Romanian Contemporary Jewellery Association (…
Member News
Mad Beauty is now licensed by PETA
Award winning bath, body and cosmetics brand, Mad Beauty is thrilled to announce that the company has officially received approval from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for…
GA News
Ignite Your Retail Business - Join the Retail ROAR Summit!
Get ready to elevate your retail game and kickstart your business with the ultimate free online summit - Retail ROAR! The Giftware Association are proud to be partnering with Retail ROAR, and…