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Bank of England Meeting | Reflections
Bank of England Meeting | Reflections Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash As you know, just over a week ago, I was invited to meet with the Bank of England. The meeting, organised as part of my work …
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Unique collaboration between two gifting firms welcomed by British independent retailers
Unique collaboration between two gifting firms welcomed by British independent retailers LEADING corporate gifting company Simply Thank You has announced a major new partnership with North…
GA News
THOUGHTS OF A CEO | LEADING BY EXAMPLE: THE QUEEN AND THE GA
THOUGHTS OF A CEO | LEADING BY EXAMPLE: THE QUEEN AND THE GA I write this at the end of a very strange month indeed. Dominating our lives this month has obviously been the death and state funeral…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - CAMPO MARZIO
Giftware Association members Campo Marzio are a global brand but have a local mind. Created and founded in 1933 in Rome Campo Marzio bring a flavour of the world-famous city with Italian design, …
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INTERNATIONALISATION
Internationalisation Fund available for businesses in England The Department for International Trade is offering match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 (subject to eligibility…
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Sustainability - The Future of Sourcing
Sustainability - The Future of Sourcing CEO of The Giftware Association Sarah Ward will be a guest speaker on the hot topic of sustainability in sourcing in a webinar on the 5th October. What will…
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Sustainability - The Future of Sourcing
Sustainability - The Future of Sourcing
GA News
SARAH WARD ATTENDS BANK OF ENGLAND
Sarah Ward will once again be attending the Bank of England Genesis Initiative meeting in her capacity as the CEO for The Giftware Association, The JDA and The BTAA on the 22nd of September…
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NEW SERVICE PROVIDER - EXPOSE TRAVEL
Exposé Travel was setup in 2000 with the sole intention of providing quick and efficient travel arrangements to exhibitions throughout the world, and Corporate Travel. Over the…
Trade Shows
22 THINGS FOR BLE 22
22 THINGS FOR BLE 22 - Register for a free ticket to BLE today – 20-22 September, ExCeL London - Please note: new show opening hours – 12-6pm Tuesday, 8am-6pm Wednesday, 9am-4pm…
Trade Shows
Brand Licensing Europe announces change to show hours in light of the Queen’s funeral
Brand Licensing Europe announces change to show hours in light of the Queen’s funeral In light of the recent announcement of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral taking place on Monday 19 …
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN CHANGES DATES BECAUSE OF THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN CHANGES DATES BECAUSE OF THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL With the recent confirmation that The Queen’s Funeral will take place on Monday 19th September, Scotland…
GA News
The Giftware Associations Members Evening
As you know at The Giftware Association, we like to do things a little differently and break away from the norm. So, we would like to invite everyone to our member's evening to take your mind off…
Member News
Member Spotlight - Amanda Hillier
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS – AMANDA HILLIER Can you tell us a bit more about your brand? My brand celebrates nature and landscape using images made by traditional painting and printmaking…
Trade Shows
The Unmissable ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas Headlines Today's Autumn Fair
Take a front row seat at Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift, Moda, and Sourcing at the NEC Birmingham for the unmissable headline appearance from retail…
Member News
Shifa Aromas launch new collection at Autumn Fair
Yorkshire-based, luxury home fragrance brand, Shifa Aromas, have become well-known in the industry over the past 6 years, for creating meaningful, beautiful experiences for their customer. Shifa …
Sue Ure Maison Launches the Ambit Collection — Mid-Century Modern Meets Today’s Lifestyle
Plates, placemats, cups, and coasters are among the most basic items in today’s home. And yet, there’s something to be said about functional aesthetics. That’s why we’re excited…
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Secret Severn Celebrates the Very Best Art in the West Midlands
Secret Severn Celebrates the Very Best Art in the West Midlands Now in its seventh year, Secret Severn Art returns in September bigger than ever. A free event for all the family, Secret Severn Art…
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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL IS AMBIENCE: NEW CONSULTANCY BRAND PLEDGES TO HELP THE VISITOR ECONOMY SURVIVE AND THRIVE
THE FUTURE OF RETAIL IS AMBIENCE: NEW CONSULTANCY BRAND PLEDGES TO HELP THE VISITOR ECONOMY SURVIVE AND THRIVE The future of retail is ambience. Stephen Spencer + Associates unveils new brand focusing…
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SIOBHAN HARRISON AT SIOBHAN AT APRIL ROSE
Siobhan Harrison is an Illustrator and founder of Siobhan at april rose. Siobhan is very pleased to have recently signed a License deal with Gift Company Joe Davies for her Keep Calm Range. …
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Thoughts of a CEO | Put one foot in front of the other
Thoughts of a CEO | Put one foot in front of the other I am very fortunate where I live as outside of my window is vast expanse of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside waiting for me to explore…
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MEET MATCHPLAT
The companies you are looking for, automatically, all over the world Matchplat makes B2B market analysis accessible to all companies, regardless their sector and size. This is possible thanks to …
Member News
Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets
Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets Manchester based importer Joe Davies has acquired the brand, stock and assets of Hemel based importer East West (Europe) Limited. East West specialised…
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INSIEM LIVE TAKEAWAYS
Thank you for such a FAB IG live last week, to our interviewees, Kathy Chillistone and Ross Bearman for sharing their business stories, and the corporate gift opportunity from their perspective. &…