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In the past month, there has been so much activity that determining the tone of this was a bit tricky. A lot of my activity throughout this year has been spent providing one-to-one mentoring sessions…
Pure London, the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event taking place on 17th – 19th July 2022 at the iconic Olympia London, has announced that ‘Empowering Change’ …
Study on EU-UK trade relationship post Brexit Professor Sandra Kröger and Dr Maria Dede work in the Politics Department at the University of Exeter and need your help. They seek to gain a more…
As we continue our journey into sustainability, we want to shine a spotlight on those companies that have started to make changes within their business and their processes. Sebnini was founded…
PureAW20 In January, we thought we would have another major disruption to the much-needed return to the full trade show calendar. Yet despite Omicron’s best efforts, by the end of the…
Not only is there a shortage in the sales talent pipeline, but a large portion of veteran sales talent is deciding now is a good time to retire. The disruption has many facets, including people…
Pure London, the UK’s leading and most unmissable trade fashion buying event which returns to Olympia London on the 17-19th July, has announced its investment in an extensive International …
Jewellery Show, the brand new dedicated Jewellery trade event brought to you by Closer Still Media announces a new partnership with Anti Copying in Design (ACID) the UK’s leading design…
Plastic Packaging Tax FAQs What is the UK Plastic Packaging Tax and why is it being introduced? The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) is an environmental tax designed to provide a financial incentive for…
Brands, suppliers, and service providers are among the group of 11 businesses now confirmed to be participating in the Supplier Showcase at the NAJ Summit. The National Association of Jewellers (…
The very best of British designer makers are getting ready for their most important trade exhibition in two years with the return of the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) to the Yorkshire Event Centre…
Paperworld India is gearing up to bring the stationery industry together through its launch edition in May. International pen manufacturer Reynolds has confirmed participation in the three…
We talk to Sarah Perry about her life as a budding Artist and her plans for the future Fine artist, Sarah Perry, will soon be making her way to the Yorkshire Event…
The 'From You To Me' team (from left to right): Helen Stephens, Susie Bell, Neil Coxon, Kelly Lewis, Jess Henshall FROM YOU TO ME create beautiful, high quality and emotive gifts designed …
Didn’t make it to a trade fair this Spring, do not worry, we will bring the fair to you …. Join us for our Virtual Trade Shows Germany – March 28th, 2022 UK - March 30th, 2022 …
This July, contemporary designer women’s wear show Scoop, celebrates its 21st show anniversary and has announced it will take place at Olympia West, London on the 17th – 19th July. Under…
Can you tell us a bit about The Original Welsh Candle Co, what type of luxury products do you design, create and sell? We design and make a range of luxury candles, diffusers, melts and room sprays…
With more than a quarter of Brits welcoming a new pet into their home during the pandemic (source: YouGov), products featuring our four-legged friends have never been more in demand. We talk…
The Giftware Association is proud to present an introduction to Clearborder. Clearborder can provide you and your business the training and development it needs when you are thinking of trading overseas…
LONDON - The all-new Brand Licensing Retailers’ Academy is a series of six masterclasses specifically designed for experienced retailer professionals. The year-round programme, developed…
A Perry Ltd, the UK Family run wholesaling business, supplying garden centres and gift shops within their Primus brand, is celebrating having scooped a double award win at the coveted Midlands…
The Giftware Association, working in collaboration with the British Allied Trades Federation, has donated £5,000 to the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. Alongside association partners in the …
There is only one week left to enter the Stationery Matters Awards! Enter now! Entering the Stationery Matters Awards puts products in front of the best buyers in the industry, giving them the recognition…
