GIVING AND LIVING GOES ONLINE
The normally Exeter based Gift, Coast and Home trade show is going online! Originally due to take place inJanuary, and then moved to May, unfortunately it cannot take place physically this year due…
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FEDERATION WIDE BUSINESS BAROMETER TO BE PRESENTED AT NATIONAL SENATE MEETING
Photo by Kai Pilger on Unsplash On 30th March 2021, Sarah Ward, Managing Director of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), will chair a meeting of the Genesis Initiative – the National Senate…
FAB NEW THUNDERBIRD KITS FROM GA MEMBERS BACHMANN EUROPE PLC
Headlining its first ever MCC Announcements, Bachmann Europe Plc today unveiled a range of ThunderbirdsTM plastic kits produced under its Adventures in Plastic (AiP) brand. A selection from the range…
ASDA, BBC AND KANTAR CONFIRMED TO SPEAK AT EUROPEAN BRAND LICENSING INNOVATION SUMMIT
Early bird registration is now open for B&LIS, 9-11 June 2021 online Licensing experts from Asda, BBC and Kantar are among the first tranche of speakers announced for Brand & Licensing …
THE SOURCE TRADE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE IN JUNE 2021 WITH NEW OUTSIDE SPACE
The Source trade show has taken place in Westpoint, Exeter annually for more than 10 years, and will be one of the first trade shows for food and drink in 2021, when it takes place on the 8th– 9th…
INTERNATIONAL E-COMMERCE PROGRAMME SET TO SUPPORT BJGI MEMBERS
International e-commerce programme set to support BJGI members British Jewellery & Giftware International is developing a bespoke programme with the governments Department for International Trade…
GIFT OF THE YEAR WINNERS BROCHURE
Introducing our Gift Of The Year 2021 brochure, and this year it’s something a little bit different… In the past, this publication has featured the Winners and Highly Commended companies in the largest…
LATEST GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Please see the below and attached updates from late last week and yesterday. Customs and VATHelp and support for UK transition - A YouTube video about ‘trader responsibilities when using an intermediary…
PRODCAST - GO LA LA
Warning - some adult language in this episode! Disclaimer - we've 'beeped' the most naughty words, but this may not be the episode for young ones!If you're anything like me, the above sentence…
LATEST EU GOVERNMENT WEBINARS
Webinars and videos for organisations that trade with the EU - Addition of link to ‘Organisations that trade with the EU – webinars calendar’ where you can sign up for upcoming webinars…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION JOB SURVEY
With the latest government roadmap announced last week, the furlough scheme extended and Spring Budget this week. The Giftware Association wants to find out how our industry is doing in terms of …
JOE DAVIES IMPLEMENT RETAILER SUPPORT FOR A RETURN TO TRADE
Joe Davies have announced some extra help for Independent retailers in preparation for a return to more normal trade. In addition to their upcoming ‘At Home’ Spring Fair the Company is…
WOMEN IN E-COMMERCE TO ADVISE FIRMS ON HOW TO BOOST ONLINE SALES OVERSEAS
Businesses will learn from successful women in eCommerce at a virtual conference designed to help firms boost their online sales and grow their businesses internationally. Firms will hear from…
THE PRODCAST EPISODE 23 - THE CANDLE BRAND
Founded in 2018 and having seen incredible growth and success since, we talk to the inspirational Christina Brand, founder of The Candle Brand and recent winner of several Gift of the Year awards…
UK-JAPAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT:LAUNCH OF VIRTUAL SPRING MISSION
Photo by David Edelstein on Unsplash Since January 2021, the UK has a new Free Trade Agreement with Japan, the world’s third largest economy, opening even more opportunities for UK companies to forge…
BRAND AND LICENSING INNOVATION SUMMIT
ALL-NEW BRAND & LICENSING INNOVATION SUMMITS WILL GUIDE INDUSTRY THROUGH CHANGING RETAIL, CONTENT AND CONSUMER LANDSCAPES First European event will run virtually on 9-11 June 2021Topics addressed…
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE SPRING 2021 ROADMAP
Photo by Mike Petrucci on Unsplash The UK Government has announced last night the UKs roadmap out of Covid, and covering when non-essential retail will open soon. These stages still rely on the virus…
WEBINAR WEEK 7 - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE - STRATEGIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING
With the ongoing pandemic creating a lot of uncertainty within our lives, Mental Health has certainly suffered especially in the world of work. Join us on Thursday at 3 pm where we are joined…
THE PRODCAST - EPISODE 22 - BRITISH JEWELLERY AND GIFTWARE INTERNATIONAL
It's the B word - BREXIT! Now that everyone is slowly starting to understand the implications of the governments EU trade deal, we thought it the right time to bring a couple experts onto the Product…
LONDON STATIONERY SHOW MOVES TO OCTOBER 2021
Organisers have announced that the 2021 edition of London Stationery Show will now run from5-6 October 2021 at the Business Design Centre. With the UK’s vaccination programme well underway, and the…
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT BREXIT NEWS
Please see today’s and yesterday evening’s updates relevant to the home and Giftware supply chains. Webinars Webinars and videos for organisations that trade with the EU: Webpage updated to link …
SELBRAE HOUSE LAUNCHES 2021 RANGE
Leading Scottish gift and homewares producer, Selbrae House, has unveiled this week its 2021 range in advance of retailers hopefully re-opening for the summer season. Capitalising on gift trends …
WEBINAR WEEK 6 - EMAIL MARKETING
JOIN US THIS THURSDAY AT 3PM FOR OUR WEBINAR ON EMAIL MARKETINGEmail Marketing has been around for many years now and is such a great way to get your business in front of potential customers. It …
OH BOY...MAD BEAUTY LAUNCH NEW DISNEY MICKEY AND FRIENDS COLLECTION
Mad Beauty expands Mickey & Minnie range with a magical new collection, now including Donald & Daisy Duck! Following the huge success of Mad Beauty’s original Disney Mickey & Minnie range…