ONE WEEK TO ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR
This is it, the final week of the largest home and gift competition in our industry, the Gift of the Year 2021 competition closes its doors for entries on Friday 11th December. This year has seen…
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GIFT OF THE YEAR - THE CATEGORIES
This year's Gift of the Year competition had brought with it a range of newness from its new website, the exciting public people’s choice award and our brand new categories THE NEW ONES TECH AND …
LATEST GOVERNMENT NEWS
Please see below today and yesterday’s relevant updates for your businesses/ members and supply chains. HS Commodity Codes Exporting and importing businesses: prepare for 1 January 2021: Updated…
THE GIFT OF THE YEAR AWARDS CEREMONY
It’s the question you’ve all been asking – how will the awards ceremony work for this year’s Gift of the Year competition – and, due to the ongoing health crisis we will be doing things a little …
CORONAVIRUS - BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEES UPDATE FROM GOVERMENT
This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information for employers and businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19). All coronavirus …
FEDERATION ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR AND PLANNED RESTRUCTUURE CHANGES
The British Allied Trades Federation, to which The Giftware Association is part of has announced the first steps of its staffing restructure, as the body actions ‘significant business enhancements…
CORPORATE GIFTING INDUSTRY SHIFTS TO HEALTH AND WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTS AMID PANDEMIC BLUES
The corporate gifting sector leverages on the huge demand for health, safety and home accessories. With a strong need to sustain business relationships, corporates return to gifting, but opt for …
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - ENDS MIDDAY TODAY
T&CS APPLY - Only one extra credit per company - Offer only valid for Friday 27th - Midday Monday 30th - Extra Credits are only valid for this year's competition, Credits added…
WELL-BEING AT WORK - A NOTE FROM KAREN KIRBY FROM GREENSHOOT HR
There is an increasing focus on mental health and general well-being in the workplace – in the media, on social media, from Government – and I have certainly seen an increase in questions from clients…
COVID-19 WINTER PLAN
The link to the Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan can be found here further to the PM’s announcement today. Please see below today’s Readiness bulletin. With most links already…
GIFT OF THE YEAR DEADLINE EXTENDED
GIFT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION EXTENDED The Gift of the Year 2021 competition has been extended. The closing date is now the 11th December allowing you more time to enter…
SAVE THE HIGH STREET DURING LOCKDOWN
SAVE THE HIGH STREET - SUCCEED DURING LOCKDOWN The pressure of the pandemic on the high street is relentless in the critically important run-up to Christmas. Here are three things that savethehighstreet…
LATEST GOVERNMENT NEWS
Trading with the EU Help and support if your business trades with the EU: Page updated to add link to the EU Transition Trader and Industry Online Forum launched by the Border and Protocol…
WE WON'T BE BEATEN BY COVID 2.0 - CHRISTMAS MARKETIG GUIDE WEBINAR
Join us on the 19th TOMORROW at 3pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19 and Lockdown 2.0, and teach you tips …
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE EXCLUSIVELY SHOW WITH OUR EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR
Join us on the 17th November at 3pm where we speak to the Exclusively Show Team to learn more about the show and the benefits of exhibiting and the new areas this year. Exclusively Show is due to…
CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR 2.0 - THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
Join us on the 19th November at 3pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19 and Lockdown 2.0, and teach you tips …
BREXIT WEBINAR - KEY IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL RETAILERS AND BRANDS
The regulatory landscape in Great Britain and EU is constantly evolving, so staying on top of the market access requirements can be challenging. UL is here to help you with your Brexit needs. We …
FROM CONCEPT TO CHRISTMAS - FIZZ FLIES HIGH WITH THE SNOWMAN
Brighton based Fizz Creations are delighted to be collaborating with Penguin Ventures; the licensingarm of Penguin Random House, to bring the nation’s beloved brand ‘The Snowman’ to life again this…
LONDON STATIONERY SHOW ANNOUNCES MAY 2021 SHOW DATE
Organisers have announced that the 2021 edition of London Stationery Show will take place from 18-19 May at the Business Design Centre. Exhibitions in the UK have been halted over the course of the…
GIVING AND LIVING 2021 SPRINGS FORWARD
Following the new lockdown and continuing Covid-19 uncertainty, Giving & Living, the South West's biggest gift & home trade show, has been postponed to the Spring of 2021. The show will now…
GIFT OF THE YEAR - THE FINAL MONTH
THE FINAL MONTH TO ENTER As the Nation enters into Lockdown 2.0, The Gift of the Year 2021 competition enters into its final month. There is still plenty of time enter and get your products and …
LATEST GOVERNMENT NEWS
Please see below updates on the end of the Transition Period, which is of relevance I have also now added the very latest guidance re: Covid-19: Business closures https://www.gov.uk/government…
TOP DRAWER GOES DIGITAL FOR THE S/S21 SEASON
In light of ongoing restrictions put in place by the UK Government, Clarion Events has announced that the S/S21 edition of Top Drawer will be held virtually. Further to the UK Government’s announcement…
*SPRING FAIR 2021 CANCELLED*
Hyve Group announce changes to their 2021 show calendar. Spring Fair @Home virtual forum to launch in 2021. Spring Fair will return as an in-person event, 6th-10th February 2022. London, UK, 4 November…