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Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City - making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the prestigious designation from the World Crafts Council. This signifies a landmark…
We are thrilled to announce our incredible win at last night’s Gift of the Year Awards, where we proudly took home the Branded Gift of the Year trophy for our hugely popular Gruffalo Collection…
Signature Leggings featuring a fluffy Hamish on the bottom Matching Long-Sleeve Top with an appliqué Hamish on the front Fluffy Hamish Socks, cosy and cute Stay-On Pram Booties, designed…
Kikkerland adopt Aspin’s wholesale ordering solutions Aspin’s wholesale ordering solutions meet Kikkerland’s big ambitions Kikkerland is one of those instantly recognisable names…
How Do You Build a Brand in a New Retail Era When You’re Deep in the Day-to-Day? Running a product-based business today means spinning a lot of plates, wearing all the hats and juggling all…
SOURCE FASHION TO SHOWCASE GLOBAL INNOVATION WITH OVER 25 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, is set to welcome an impressive international…
Customer Announcement: National Vet Strikes Across France Causing Delays Photo by Jose Manuel Esp on Unsplash As of 12th May, contractual veterinarians working under the Ministry of Agriculture have…
REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR AUTUMN FAIR 2025 To register visit https://www.autumnfair.com/visitor-registration Registration is now officially live for Autumn Fair 2025, the UK’s largest and most…
British Allied Trades Federation, Giftware Association and the National Association of Jewellers NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at Federation House…
Celebrating Creativity, Sustainability and the Very Best in the Home and Giftware World The UK’s most prestigious and anticipated gifting awards have been announced. The winners…
Avoid those January blues by filing that Self Assessment tax return now instead HMRC has discovered that many people wait until the last minute to file their Self Assessment tax returns because they…
Sue Ure Maison Wins European Product Design Award “Best in Show” Ambit Collection stands out at Home InStyle in Hong Kong UK Independent ceramic design brand Sue Ure Maison…
TOP BRANDS RETURN TO AUTUMN FAIR AS THE UK’S LEADING TRADE EVENT GEARS UP FOR SEPTEMBER SHOWCASE Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion of the…
Say hello to the latest and boldest evolution from United Oddsocks, Odd Pairs! These aren’t your average socks. Each set includes two striking, mis-matched socks that are completely different…
Glastonbury Abbey unveils revitalised Shop, enhancing visitor experience with expert retail strategy from Stephen Spencer + Associates Glastonbury Abbey has officially opened its newly refurbished…
GIBSONS GAMES HAS ACHIEVED A KINGS AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE Gibsons Games has been honoured with a Kings Award for Enterprise for sustainable Development. Gibsons is one of 197 organisations nationally…
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN RETURNS TO GLASGOW THIS SEPTEMBER Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn is set to return to the SEC, Glasgow from 21-22 Sept 2025. After a temporary shift to August…
Scoop’s Magical Summer of Love Scoop Unveils Stunning Artwork for Spring/Summer 2026 Edition Scoop, the UK’s leading fashion and lifestyle show, invites fashion buyers and industry insiders…
Ads? Skipped. Emails? Ignored.Social media is a battlefield of brands fighting algorithms for customers’ attention. Your customer has endless choices, and you are probably another missed…
US Tariffs Information Government has a dedicated US tariffs page on great.gov.uk, featuring information on the tariffs, the list of exemptions, and links to resources such as…
GOVERNMENT UPDATES If members would like to speak to us about the impact of the US tariffs, please do not hesitate to contact us. Appreciating it is still early days, and where relevant, we would…
The Giftware Association would like to share the latest government publication on upcoming changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This update includes a screening equality impact assessment and outlines…
Private Healthcare Is Peace Of Mind No matter how fit and healthy we are, it is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will fall ill and need medical care. And when illness does strike it …
An additional request please: if you/ members would like to speak to us about the impact of the US tariffs, please do not hesitate to contact us. Appreciating it is still early days, and where relevant…
