Awards
THE GIFT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS ARE ANOUNCED
Gift of the Year 2022 Finalists Announced! It is the news that the home and giftware industry has been waiting for! After an exciting live judging day at Spring Fair, the judges’ votes…
News & Articles
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Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR PLACES CHARITY AT THE HEART OF THE SHOW
Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, and fashion which opens its doors this Sunday, is pleased to announce two incredible charity initiatives…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - SIOBHAN AT APRIL ROSE
Can you tell us a bit more about your company? A quintessentially British brand. Shortlisted for Gift of The Year 2020 in two categories. vintage inspired images give a modern twist on nostalgic. …
Trade Shows
DISCOVER NEW, BUY ORIGINAL, BE INSPIRED AT LONDON STATIONERY SHOW 2022
At London Stationery Show we believe in championing the full stationery supply chain. From the brands behind the latest products to the stores who lovingly select and sell a vast array of stationery…
GA News
INDEPENDENT RETAIL GETS A BOOST FOR NEW YEAR’S BUSINESS WITH LIFT DAYS FROM ANKORSTORE
With the fourth edition of Lift Days, Ankorstore offers independent retailers and brands across Europe an exceptional shopping week to kick off the new year on a high. Ankorstore, Europe’s …
Member News
THE SEED CARD COMPANY CELEBRATES 1st BIRTHDAY WITH A NEW COLLECTION LAUNCHING AT SPRING FAIR
In celebration of its first year in business, The Seed Card Company will launch an exclusive new collection at Spring Fair and Top Drawer this February. Created as a sequel to its hugely successful…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY 2022 SHOW
Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, and fashion, taking place from 6th – 9th February 2022 at NEC Birmingham, has announced the Inspiring…
GA News
THE BATF PLATINUM JUBILEE COMPETITION
The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), of which The Giftware Association is a federated association, is commissioning a piece of silverware, to add to its collection, to commemorate …
Member News
AMBIT - A NEW COLLECTION FROM SUE URE MAISON
I’ve been waiting so long for this new range to see the light of day, I'm actually quite nervous about finally showing it. The hiatus created by Covid, allowed me or imposed on me (and many…
Member News
BACHMANN EUROPE FLIES HIGH WITH GÜNTHER OUTDOOR TOYS
Bachmann Europe today announced their appointment as a UK and Ireland distributor for the Günther range of outdoor toys. For over 65 years Günther has been developing and producing &lsquo…
Trade Shows
SCOOP x PURE CONFIRMS THE SHOW WILL GO ON WITH UPDATED SAFE & SECURE MEASURES
In an effort to address concerns related to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the UK, premium contemporary womenswear show Scoop x Pure, taking place at the Truman Brewery London from Tuesday 8th…
CHARITY DAY FOR ALL ‘FROM YOU TO ME’ PEOPLE
I had a wonderful experience this year participating in a charity walk with six friends to raise funds to help sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and to aid research into this disease. I did…
Government and Bank of England
GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Please see below the BEIS bulletin, with relevant guidance for your business and supply chains, as well as additional updates on haulage/transit below and GVMS attached. Haulage/transit Check which…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR & MODA CONFIDENTLY PLANNING AHEAD FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL FEBRUARY SHOW
Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, sourcing and Moda as the fourth fashion destination incorporating footwear and the Jewellery & …
Awards
GOTY 2022 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2021 - SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEDIt's the moment that you have been waiting for, we have announced the shortlist for Gift of the Year…
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY...
We announce the Gift of the Year shortlist today and we are very excited to share with your some of the amazing products that have made it through this year after the first round of judging. Watch…
GA News
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
From what has been a very strange and tough 2021 for our industry, we look forward to a much more hopeful 2022. We hope to see you soon in the New Year. Enjoy the Christmas Break and a …
UNIQUE AND SUSTAINABLE GIFTS THAT GROW FOR UNDER £10
Award-winning company, Shroot, is run by two busy Mums who wanted to create gifts and greetings that were unique, fun and eco-friendly. They launched Shroot in January 2021 and now, nearly one year…
SCOOP x PURE REVEALS ROCOCO-INSPIRED CREATIVE CAMPAIGN
Premium contemporary womenswear show Scoop x Pure, taking place at the Truman Brewery London on Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th February, is delighted to reveal its new campaign for the AW22 show. Continuing…
Awards
LAST TWO DAYS TO ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR 2022
Just two days to go to enter into our Gift of the Year competition, the largest and longest-running home and gift competition in the industry.... and we will not be extending it any further…
Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY MEASURES
BEIS has partnered with BSI to offer a free ISO 50005 standard to all UK businesses who make the SME Climate Commitment before the end of 2021. Please see here and feel free to circulate this among…
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES EMPOWERING CHANGE MANIFESTO FOR 2022
Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, fashion, and sourcing, taking place from 6th – 9th February 2022 at NEC Birmingham, has revealed that…
Awards
SIX DAYS TO GO...GIFT OF THE YEAR
Just six days to go to enter into our Gift of the Year competition.... and we will not be extending it any further past the 15th December so to be in with a chance of winning this amazing accolade…
*BREAKING NEWS* - THE UK GIFT AWARDS TO UNITE THE INDUSTRY
Gift of the Year and The Greats awards to be announced at a joint black tie event Marking a significant unified step forward for the UK gift industry, The GA’s Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards and …