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GIFT OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT
The moment that the Home and Gift industry have been waiting for, The Gift of the Year 2021 Shortlist has been announced. You can view the complete shortlist on the Gift of the Year website under…
GOVERNMENT BREXIT UPDATES
Please see below relevant updates published today for your business/members and supply chains: Tariffs and movement of goods Suspensions or reductions from Customs Duty for UK Trade Tariff from 1…
MEET OUR NEW SERVICE PROVIDER - KHAOS CONTROL
The Giftware Association spoke recently to is new service providers Khaos Control to find out more about their business and how they can help our members Name of company: Khaos Control Can you tell…
RETAISSANCE LAUNCHES NEW EXPORT PACKAGE IN COLLABORATION WITH TOP INDUSTRY SERVICE PROVIDERS
Retaissance’s new international trade package utilises a broad network of partners andcontacts to provide a full portfolio of services to help British brands establish and promotethemselves abroad…
HYVE GROUP LAUNCH SPRING FAIR @ HOME
Hyve Group will launch the Spring Fair @ Home virtual forum for February 2021 Spring Fair @ Home will offer a first look at the very latest collections and designs An exclusive content programme …
TIGHT DEALINES FOR CLAIMS
We spoke to our HR expert who has give us the lowdown on furlough payments If you have furloughed anyone during November, you only have until 14 December to make your claim. The furlough…
HOW TO WIN GIFT OF THE YEAR
Yes, it’s true, we’re going to tell you EXACTLY how to win the Gift of the Year competition, regardless of what category you’re entering into! All you need to do is read this article and follow our…
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…
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 …