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Joe Davies Appoints Sales Director
Joe Davies Appoints Sales Director Manchester based importer and giftware distributor Joe Davies is delighted to announce that David Cree, former National Sales Manager, has been appointed…
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Government and Bank of England
UK strikes biggest trade deal since Brexit to join major free trade bloc in Indo-Pacific
UK strikes biggest trade deal since Brexit to join major free trade bloc in Indo-Pacific Prime Minister announces deal to join CPTPP – a huge trade bloc in the Indo-Pacific which will now have…
Member News
Private Healthcare Is Peace Of Mind
Private Healthcare Is Peace Of Mind No matter how fit and healthy we are, it is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will fall ill and need medical care. And when illness does strike it …
GA News
Thoughts of a CEO: The Voice of the Industry
Thoughts of a CEO: The Voice of the Industry March has absolutely flown by, and I can’t quite believe that it is time for me to write to you all. This month has had some important stakeholder…
Member News
New Business Launches in Exmouth out of Kickstart Apprentice Initiative
New Business Launches in Exmouth out of Kickstart Apprentice Initiative The successive Covid lockdowns brought many changes to our lives. For British illustrator, Julia Gash there was a huge surge…
GA News
Meet our New Service Provider - Blink
We are pleased to announce our latest partnership with Blink; they are experts in the world of payments. Blink are committed to continually ‘explore the possible’. By constantly…
Member News
The Somerset Toiletry Co. joins forces with Bower to Incentivise Recycling
The Somerset Toiletry Co. joins forces with Bower to Incentivise Recycling The Somerset Toiletry Co. (STC) is the first UK company to partner with Bower, an innovative app designed…
Trade Shows
Win a Golden Ticket at Curated Craft Online
Win a Golden Ticket at Curated Craft Online Curated Craft Online, running from 19th-21st March, is a new multi-channel trade buying event for the artisan sector. Retailers can look forward…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Greycoat Financial Services
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GREYCOAT FINANCIAL SERVICES Can you tell us a bit more about your Company? As an independent financial advisory business, Greycoat Financial Services has successfully been providing…
Government and Bank of England
2023 BUDGET
2023 BUDGET AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU Image courtesy of the HM Treasury Today’s Spring Budget Statement: full document and fact sheets Introduction of Customs Advance Valuation Rulings…
Trade Shows
London Stationery Show announces LaunchPad winners
London Stationery Show announces LaunchPad winners After dozens of entries and a scrupulous round of judging, London Stationery Show is delighted to announce the six businesses who have won the annual…
GA News
introducing HMCA
INTRODUCING HMCA Can you tell us a bit more about your brand? HMCA/S PLC, trading as Hospital & Medical Care Association, HMCA and HMCA Members, was established over 45 years’ ago and has…
GA News
CEO SARAH WARD MAKES POWERLIST
CEO OF THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION SARAH WARD MAKES THE POWERLIST OF WOMEN IN TRADE ASSOCIATIONS A collaboration between the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) The confederation of British …
Member News
From You To Me - Sometimes it’s hard to put how much someone means to us into words . . .
Sometimes it’s hard to put how much someone means to us into words . . . Currently celebrating being selected as a regional finalist for The British Book Awards 2023 Small Press of the…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PEACE AND BLESSINGS
Member Spotlight: Peace and Blessings Giftware Association member, Peace & Blessings, was launched in 2017. The stationery boutique saw a space for inclusive British design to celebrate non-mainstream…
GA News
THOUGHTS OF A CEO: EDUCATION IS KEY
THOUGHTS OF A CEO: EDUCATION IS KEY Here at the end of February and 10 trade shows down already, I feel it is time to reflect upon the key issue at the heart of what we are trying to achieve…
Trade Shows
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR COLLABORATES WITH PRODUCTS OF CHANGE ON SUSTAINABILITY WHITE PAPERS
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR COLLABORATES WITH PRODUCTS OF CHANGE ON SUSTAINABILITY WHITE PAPERS Spring and Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplaces for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion, has …
Trade Shows
National Stationery Week gets off to flying start and announces first sponsor
National Stationery Week gets off to flying start and announces first sponsor The organisers of National Stationery Week are thrilled to announce the first official sponsor as globally renowned…
GA News
The GA and HMCA
The Giftware Association has agreed with HMCA to offer discounted rates for medical plans, dental plan, hospital cash plans, travel plan, and vehicle breakdown products. Are you paying too much for…
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND Increased high energy and food costs have had a devastating impact on many individuals. In order to try to alleviate some of…
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner Brick Lane was a flurry of activity as Juls Dawson’s trade event, Just Around the Corner opened its doors on Wednesday…
Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – …
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International…
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International · …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion, closed on a high with buoyant feedback highlighting the variety…