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WE WONT BE BEATEN BY COVID; CHRISTMAS MARKETING WEBINAR
Join us on 8th October at 3pm where we take a stand against Covid-19 and teach you tips and tricks on how to make the best out of the Christmas Peak season. In this webinar you will learn ; Why is…
SMILEY, ABG AND ALIBABA ANNOUNCED AS FIRST FESTIVAL OF LICENSING KEYNOTES
First wave of regional speakers and educational content also revealed · Festival of Licensing: 6-29 October online · The large-scale virtual gathering will be the most inclusive global licensing …
LETTERS BY JULIA AT THE FESTIVAL OF LICENSING
Letters by Julia is a new exhibitor I'll be showcasing my three brands: Dusty, Starry Eyed and Hey! for the first time. I'm a hand lettering artist so everything is centred around original lettering…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUPER EARLY BIRD OFFER - NOW OPEN
2020 Winners and Highly Commended at Spring fair 2020 We may have just announced all the amazing winners and highly commended companies for the 2020 competition, but we are already looking forward…
TOP DRAWER ON DEMAND
There’s still so much more to see on Top Drawer On Demand This season, Top Drawer is bringing buyers unrivalled access to over 300 virtual product showrooms, as well as exclusive deals and discounts…
JOIN US IN HALF AND HOUR FOR OUR WEBINAR ON ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
With the chancellor's most recent announcements today regarding furlough and the new schemes available, please join us later for our free webinar at 3 pm as we learn what your business can be doing…
ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION WEBINAR
ONGOING RECOVERY PREPARATION Join us on Thursday 24th September at 3 pm as we learn learn what your business can be doing to remain prepared during Covid-19 especially in the light of a potential…
FESTIVAL OF LICENSING ANNOUNCES HASBRO HAPPY HOURS PROGRAMME
• Festival of Licensing (6-29 October) • Visit www.festivaloflicensing.com to register and book meetings 22 September 2020 – Festival of Licensing today announces its Hasbro Happy Hours programme…
LATEST GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin - 18 September 2020This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information…
SIX FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 LICENCE THIS! COMPETITION
Live final will take place online during Festival of Licensing at 10am Thursday 8 October 17 September 2020 Six exciting brand designers have been shortlisted for this year’s License This! final, …
PRINCESS IS BACK...MAD BEAUTY LAUNCH NEW POP PRINCESS
Mad Beauty expands Princess collection with new Pop Princess & Disney fans are going wild for it Following the success of Mad Beauty’s original Disney Princess range over the last 3 years it …
FESTIVAL OF LICENSING PLATFORM OPENS ONLINE
Registered visitors can browse the exhibitor list and book meetings from todayLive Stage, Community & Wellbeing, after hours and retail programmes will be accessible in the coming weeks2,933 …
WEBINAR - EXPORTING TO THE NETHERLANDS - 1st OCTOBER
Food & Drink and Consumer Goods | 1 October| 10:00-11:00 | Sign up Whether new to export or a veteran, the Netherlands is too important a market to ignore — ranked No. 4 in the…
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2021 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES...
WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THATGIFT OF THE YEAR 2021 IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES. Now in its 43rd year, the longest-running and largest competition for the home and gift industry is now open, with a …
IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Businesses and Employers Bulletin - 2 September 2020This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides the latest information…
GOTY SOCIAL MEDIA WEBINAR
Join us on Thursday 17th September as we discover the latest trends in the home and giftware world as well as how best to elevate your entry into Gift of the Year 2021 using Social…
SARAH WARD JUDGES AT THE LICENSING AWARDS
Photo courtesy of Will Stewart from The Point.1888 Sarah Ward, CEO of The Giftware Association has the hard but rewarding task of judging for the 'License This' competition organised by the Festival…
STATIONERY AWARDS 2020 REVEALED
The Stationery Awards 2020 winners have been revealed, with suppliers and retailers across the industry being rewarded. The awards are organised by London Stationery Show and Stationery Matters to…
"BOOK AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE" SOUTH WEST TRADE SHOW ORGANISER TELLS BUSINESSES
Covid-19 has hit the UK tourism sector hard in 2020, although the late surge in “staycations” is now helping to fill up resorts. But what will 2021 hold – especially for the South West, which is …
AUTUMN FAIR @ HOME STARTS TODAY
Kicking off Autumn Fair @ Home on Tuesday 8th Sept at 11am, Graham Stuart MP, Minister for Exports will join the Autumn Fair @ Home team to announce the latest measures the UK Government and the …
TOP DRAWER ANNOUNCES ONDEMAND CONTENT
Top Drawer’s new digital platform to give retailers access to the latest product launches and expertinsight On Demand. From Monday 7th September, Top Drawer will open the virtual doors to its unique…
FESTIVAL OF LICENSING NEWS
Festival of Licensing, the month-long virtual gathering in celebration of the global licensing industry taking place from 6-29 October, unveils its Community & Wellbeing programme today, sponsored…
GET SET FOR PEAK SEASON - AND A GREAT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THAT DRIVES SALES
WHAT IS IT?Vital intelligence, tools, and action to support your recovery from lockdown and your ability to trade profitably through the biggest recession we have seen.WHO IS IT FOR?Business owners…