GIFT OF THE YEAR 2022 TO OPEN IN JULY
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…
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MASTERPEACE EXHIBITION NOW OPEN
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…
THEY'RE BACK! BRAND LICENSING EUROPE CONFIRMS THE POPULAR CHARACTER PARADE WILL RETURN TO EXCEL LONDON THIS NOVEMBER
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 LAUNCHES NEW 'SUCSEED' RANGE OF SUSTAINABLE NOTEBOOKS IN HARROGATE
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…
LATEST GOVERNMENT UPDATES
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 LAUNCHED BY BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL TO UPSKILL SME EMPLOYEES
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…
THIS WEEKS PODCAST - JULIE AND KARIN FROM HYVE
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…
GAME-CHANGING ‘CURATED MEETINGS’ DEBUTS AT AUTUMN FAIR 2021 TO FAST-TRACK OVER 500…
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…
RESERVATIONS TOOL, CUSTOMS AND PORTS, BREXIT GUIDANCE & FAST PARCEL OPERATORS AND AGENTS
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 AND #SBS SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY ANNOUNCE THIS YEAR’S WINNERS AND A SUPER-SIZE #SBS PAVILION…
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…
4-DAY MODA WILL DELIVER ADDITIONAL FOOTFALL AND NEW BUYING OPPORTUNITIES
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…
HOME AND GIFT 2021 TO TAKE PLACE AS PART OF GOVERNMENTS EVENTS RESEARCH PROGRAMME PILOT
Clarion Events is pleased to announce that following detailed discussions with the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Public Health Bodies and Harrogate Convention Centre, the Home …
CONSULTATION ON THE UK'S FUTURE FOR THE EXHAUSTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Now that the UK has left the EU, the UK intends to use its regulatory freedom to decide its future exhaustion of intellectual property rights regime. Intellectual property (‘IP’) refers to creations…
UK FOOD AND DRINK SHOWS TO MOVE TO 2022
In light of the Government’s latest announcement delaying the end of restrictions in England and a subsequent briefing from Westminster advising against travel in and out of Birmingham, the organisers…
GUEST BLOG FROM ASPIN - UK GIFT INDUSTRY: PERSONALISATION KEY TO SUCCESS
According to findings from Roland DG, the UK personalised gift market is set to reach GBP1bn by 2022. World leading commercial print and promotional gift brand, Roland DG, commissioned Censuswide…
NEW GUIDANCE ON THE EU REGULATION ON MARKET SURVEILLANCE AND COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCT REGS
As you may be aware the EU Regulation on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products 2019/1020, comes into effect on 16 July 2021. For as long as the NI Protocol is in place, these rules …
BCTF ONLINE TO WELCOME THE BEST OF BRITISH MAKERS
Lorna Gilbert The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is now less than two weeks away from the launch of BCTF Online 2021, which will run from June 27 – July 1 and is unaffected by any changes to the…
*BREAKING NEWS* HOME AND GIFT BUYERS FESTIVAL TO GO AHEAD
Following the government announcement on 14th June, 2021, Home & Gift Buyers' Festival organiser Clarion Events has confirmed the show will be going ahead as planned in July. Co-located with …
*BREAKING NEWS* HOME AND GIFT BUYERS FESTIVAL TO GO AHEAD
Following the government announcement on 14th June, 2021, Home & Gift Buyers' Festival organiser Clarion Events has confirmed the show will be going ahead as planned in July. Co-located with …
ONLINE MARKETPLACE KICKSTARTS DIGITAL TRADING WITH OVER 4500 PRODUCTS
Since launching in May, the Spring & Autumn Fair Online Marketplace has seen astonishing growth and response with the first trade taking pace within 48 hours of going live. The Online …
IS YOUR BUSINESS COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY ACROSS THE GENERATIONS
Image Credit: Abdulquadri Kunle Ayankoso In 2017 generation Z entered the workplace. For the first time there were five generations side by side as customers and in the workplace. How does this influence…
GERMAN - BRITISH CHAMBER OFFERS WEBINAR : "GERMAN PACKAGING LAW: NEW REGULATIONS WRAPPED UP"
Photo by Agenlaku Indonesia on Unsplash The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce is holding a webinar on “German Packaging Law: New Regulations Wrapped Up” on 8 July 2021. …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AGM
The Giftware Association hosted its online AGM on the 10th June. The only resolution to be passed was approving the last year accounts, which were approved by Proxy Vote. Please see the Yearly Chairman…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS PODCAST FEATURES IN TOP 20 RETAIL PODCASTS
The Giftware Associations podcast which celebrates the home and gift industry from suppliers to retailers to key industry experts and everyone else in between is delighted to be featured in a top…