Government and Bank of England
Government Update
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Business investment boosted with new tax relief taking effect todayBusinesses to receive boost to investment as a new first-year allowance takes effect today…
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Trade Shows
LAST STANDS BOOKED WITH LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR SPRING
The final remaining stands are being snapped up by suppliers eager to tap into the Scottish market at Scotland’s only trade gift show – Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, which…
Government and Bank of England
Government Consultation Update: British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
The UK Government has published an update via GOV.UK relating to a new consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS). The consultation is seeking views on the proposed approach…
GA News
Sell out annual charity Christmas Ball raises over £25,000
Sell out annual charity Christmas Ball raises over £25,000 The Benevolent Society celebrated its 91st Annual Christmas Ball in style at The Grand Hotel Birmingham on Thursday 4th December, …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair 2026 Announces the Launch of the Widdop & Co Village, Featuring Exclusive Appearance by Kelly Brook &…
Spring Fair, the UK’s most influential retail trade event for Home, Gift and Fashion, is proud to announce the debut of the Widdop & Co Village, an immersive new destination showcasing…
Member News
New Year Reset: Reflect, Refresh and Plan for 2026 With Cara Bendon
January and February can feel painfully quiet after the rush of Christmas. Sales tend to be slow, and it can be tempting to just coast while you wait for things to pick up. But…
Government and Bank of England
Government Update: Final Update for 2025
This update summarises the latest Government announcements,and guidance affecting the gift and home sector, including funding, regulation, trade, skills and sustainability. Members may wish to review…
Government and Bank of England
Government Update: US Tariffs and Post-Brexit Export Regulations
The latest Government update brings a series of important announcements that could affect the giftware and retail industries; from shifts in trade and export rules (including updates on US tariffs…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMATIVE 2026 CONTENT PROGRAMME: FIVE STAGES, VISIONARY SPEAKERS & IMMERSIVE NEW FEATURE…
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, today unveils its most ambitious and experience-led …
Trade Shows
INDX Gift Edit's First Exhibitions Unwrapped
We are excited to announce a hand-picked selection of the brands you can expect to see at INDX Gift Edit 19 May 2026. Part of the INDX Shows portfolio, INDX Gift Edit is a dynamic new trade show …
Member News
Museum Shop Sunday Campaign Encourages Consumers to Shop with Purpose this Christmas
Sunday 30 November is Museum Shop Sunday, when over 2,200 arts, heritage and culturalattractions worldwide will be coming together to showcase their fantastic shops andunique products with special…
Trade Shows
The Licensing Lab Grows to Connect Brands, Creativity and Retail at Spring Fair 2026
Spring Fair 2026 is set to ignite a new era of creativity and collaboration with the return of The Licensing Lab, a dynamic destination connecting the worlds of licensing and retail. Taking …
Government and Bank of England
The Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for Home & Giftware Businesses
The Autumn Budget 2025, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, comes at a time of continued economic uncertainty. Inflation remains elevated, borrowing costs are high, and consumer spending faces…
Awards
Gift of the Year Awards Deadline Extended
Gift of the Year Awards Deadline Extended – Brands Have Until 8th December 2025 to Enter! The Giftware Association is delighted to announce that the deadline for entries to the Gift …
Government and Bank of England
UK Government Launches Call for Evidence on PEM
The UK government has launched a public call for evidence on accession to the Pan‑Euro Mediterranean Convention on Rules of Origin (PEM). Under PEM, member countries (covering Europe, parts…
EARLY BLACK FRIDAY DEALS
Black Friday is here early, and we have an exclusive deal for you to enter into our Gift of the Year competition. If you purchase any credits or bundles over the Black Friday weekend (Friday…
GA News
The Giftware Association Welcomes Four New Committee Members to Support the Sector’s Continued Growth
The Giftware Association (The GA) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Committee members: Meg Hawkins, Demi Pendakis, Stephen Spencer, and Jackson Szabo. Their combined experience across…
Trade Shows
Registration is Open for Scotland's Trade Fair Spring on 18-20th January 2026
In less than 10 weeks Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to retailers far and wide as Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring gets underway. Buyers can now register for entry tickets here …
Trade Shows
Leading the Change: Source Fashion Unveils Agenda for a Smarter, More Sustainable Fashion Future
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, returns from 13th–15th January 2026 to Olympia London with a forward-thinking content programme designed to equip the…
Government and Bank of England
Government Announcement:
Announcements and Calls for Evidence Strategy for future retail payments infrastructureThe Payments Vision Delivery Committee has published its strategy to guide the development of future UK retail…
Government and Bank of England
Government Reminder: Goods movement to NI and the EU
The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the EU’s new system for submitting Safety and Security declarations, replacing Import Control System Northern Ireland (ICSNI). Using ICS2 for goods movements…
Trade Shows
Source Fashion January 2026 Show Champions Collaboration to Drive Industry Insight and Sustainability
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, will once again champion the power of collaboration at its upcoming 2026 edition opening 13-15 January at Olympia London. Building…
Trade Shows
Spring Fair 2026 Unveils a Bold New Campaign Theme: From Marketplace to Experience with the Alchemists of Retail
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, unveiling an inspiring new creative direction themed …
Trade Shows
Scoop Announces ‘Whimsical’ Theme
Marking 15 Years of Style and Imagination, Scoop Announces ‘Whimsical’ as Its Autumn/Winter ’26 Theme As Scoop enters its 15th year, founder and curator Karen Radley is embracing…