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With its doors re-opening for the first time in 18 months from the 5th – 8th September at the NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair, co-located with Moda, has introduced COVID-19 status checks for all attendees…
Please see below today’s updates, which may be relevant for your businesses/members, and supply chains. Customs and VAT Customs, VAT and Excise UK transition legislation from 1 January 2021: …
The Giftware Association is excited to announce the launch of Gift of the Year 2022 which opened last week at Harrogate Home and Gift. Now in its 44th year, the competition is the …
Nadege Honey at home amongst her designs The Giftware Association has a longstanding relationship with the British Craft Trade Fair and one of the fantastic things The GA gets to do is choose one…
It has been a while, but trade shows are back with a bang. Travelling up to beautiful sunny Harrogate you could be forgiven that you were heading on a long weekend away or a staycation, as it has…
In a year when a certain hedgehog turns 30, Brighton based Fizz Creations are delighted to announce the introduction of Sonic the Hedgehog to our extensive collection of licensed gifts and lighting…
The Giftware Association is excited to announce the launch of Gift of the Year 2022 at Harrogate Home and Gift, with the competition now open for entries!Now in its 44th year, the competition is …
It is just over four months until Brand Licensing Europe returns in-person to ExCeL London, and the show’s organiser has announced the first wave of exhibiting companies already confirmed to participate…
In this episode of The Gift Stop webinar; we went into some of your burning questions and explored topics of various interests, ranging from how England’s football success may affect the economy …
The largest competition in the gift and home industry is nearly upon us, with the 44th annual Gift of the Year awards, run by The Giftware Association, opening at Harrogate Home and Gift on the 18th…
The Kentish Soap Company has announced the sparkly launch of its new facial bars, now available to retailers across the UK. This skincare product is the latest addition to its popular range of ethical…
List of Ports and Fast Parcel Operators Search the register of customs agents and fast parcel operators: The list of customs agents and the list of fast parcel operators have been updated. List of…
The agenda for the 2021 digital event is designed to be a one-stop-shop meeting place for the global licensing industry to learn from peers, discover new IP, and ink deals. Santa Monica, Calif…
The largest competition in the gift and home industry is nearly upon us, with the 44th awards run by The Giftware Association opening at Harrogate Home and Gift on the 18 July. The GA is very excited…
In June 2020 jeweller Norma Jean Banton established the ‘Black Jewellery Quarter Guild’ to “support local black jewellers and with a mission to celebrate, promote and pass on the legacy of African…
Brand Licensing Europe’s (BLE) much-loved character parade returns in-person at ExCeL London this November when visitors will once again be able to have their photo taken with some of the biggest…
VENT for Change, the sustainable stationery brand that protects the planet & supports children’s education worldwide launch their new SUCSEED range of sustainable notebooks. A beautiful collection…
Please see below today’s updates, which may be relevant for your businesses/members, and supply chains. CHIEF Making a delayed supplementary import declaration using CHIEF: Information about Box …
A new grant has launched to upskill SME employees As we embark on the road to recovery following the impact of the pandemic and Brexit on the national economy, we are delighted to announce that a…
In this episode we welcome Julie and Karin from Hyve Group, the company behind some of the world's biggest events and trade shows, including landmarks of the gift industry, Spring & Autumn Fair…
Already a huge success for over five years at its partner show in Las Vegas, USA – Autumn Fair is now bringing the Curated Meetings service to the UK; introducing pre-qualified and vetted premium…
Please see below today’s updates from the government, which may be relevant for your businesses and supply chains. Reservations Tool BEIS has created a Reservations Tool to support businesses who…
Autumn Fair has partnered once again with Theo Paphitis’ #SBS Small Business Sunday to bring back the #SBS Pavilion to Autumn Fair 2021 and is delighted to announce the six winners of this year’s…
To align with Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham, Moda will now open its doors on 5th-8th September 2021 allowing buyers to experience the all-encompassing fashion and retail destination for a whole…
