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Blade and Rose to launch their first PaddingtonTM Apparel Collection What better time to launch a new PaddingtonTM apparel collection than for the 65th Anniversary of this iconic British character…
Gibsons Games, a leading independent jigsaw puzzle and board games company, announced today that it has awarded a Gold Level Investors in People (IIP) accreditation, demonstrating its commitment …
In a world where digital distractions seem to be pulling us apart, Gibsons, a family-owned company, stands firm in their commitment to bring people together, through their exquisite jigsaw puzzles…
The Giftware Association and Birmingham Mind Join Forces to Foster Mental Health Support and Wellbeing amongst members The Giftware Association, the leading trade association representing …
Thoughts of a CEO | Giftware Goes Global | July 2023 International trade has seen various challenges over the past few years including the Coronavirus pandemic, political tensions between …
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)- packaging There's been a decision to defer extended producer responsibility for packaging fees for one year. This update reflects that, and also explains that…
Just Around the Corner (JATC) SS24 saw the show’s debut in Wapping’s Tobacco Dock event space. The new venue received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from attendees…
The Licensing Awards - recognition for The World of Peter Rabbit™ Collection from Blade and Rose The team at Blade and Rose are delighted to be finalists in the Best Licensed Pre School…
Brits owning crypto currencies as part of their financial portfolios have more than doubled between 2021 and 2022. This is an incredible growth rate when you consider how little we know about bitcoin…
Clockwork Solider, the multi-award-winning company behind inspiring card and paper activity kits for children (and adults), will captivate minds again this autumn, with the launch of more than a …
THE GA WEBINAR SERIES - TWO WEEKS, THREE WEBINARS AND ONE GOAL OF BRINGING EDUCATION TO YOU The webinars will be presented by our key partners and will cover Maximisin the use of Gift…
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES INSPIRATIONAL PRODUCT PREVIEW Autumn Fair, the UK’s ultimate shop for shop for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September …
White Label World Expo, 11th & 12th October 2023 - Messe, Frankfurt We are proud to announce that we partnered up with White Label World Expo Frankfurt - Europe’s leading and most…
Fox Under The Moon Wins The Giftware Association’s The People's Choice Awards at Harrogate Home & Gift The most highly respected gifting industry accolade – The Gift of The Year Awards…
Creative Craft Studio finalises for the prestigious VIBES Awards for Scotland 2023 Twists Glass Studio in the Scottish Borders, are delighted to have been included as a finalist in the Energy Transition…
A look into the future of retail: Digital Academy provides insights into the Middle Kingdom The second episode of the Digital Academy of the leading consumer goods trade fairs today focused on the…
BRITISH IP DAY 2023 – WHY NOT CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING UK DESIGNERS WITH US? British IP Day was first established by the Alliance for IP in order to celebrate the immense role intellectual property…
Sebnini and Talking Tables Achieve The King’s Awards for Enterprise 2023 The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and celebrating…
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR SPRING Over three quarters of all stands are already secured for Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring which takes place from 21-23 Jan 2024 at the SEC…
Forget ordinary, welcome the EXTRAORDINARY! BosilunLife is not just a brand, it's a vision to bring together luxury and Scandinavian Nature in perfect balance with exclusive European designs at inclusive…
Submissions open today for Kelvyn Gardner’s License This! competition · License This! is free to enter – applications…
We lovingly hand-make or hand-pour all our candles, diffusers, and soaps in our workshop in beautiful Morpeth. We are proudly local and ambitiously global as a brand, conscious of the role we play…
Best Kept Secrets is a British, family-owned, home fragrance company now in its 27th year. Their products embody joy and are loved nationwide for their stunning fragrances, colourful wax, and trademark…
The BATF and Members Help Raise Over £9000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity Last Friday, the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and its members, including representatives…
