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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…
UPDATES: MOVEMENT OF GOODS ; PLANTS, REACH, ANIMAL PRODUCTS AND HAULAGE.
Movement of goods We have directed you to this gov.uk page on previous occasions. Though it was last updated on 15 October, the page now contains links and phone numbers to HMRC and BPDG query lines…
THE JOB SUPPORT SCHEME HAS SLIGHTLY CHANGED
Three weeks on... And the JOB SUPPORT SCHEME changed slightly.The scheme still operates from 1 November 2020 for 6 months (30 April 2021) but we now have two schemes - OPEN and CLOSED. …
RETAISSANCE LIVE
Retaissance Live is our first free live event, hosted in partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network. The event will consist of two days of keynote presentations and insightful panel discussions…
GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES A PODCAST TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON INDUSTRY EXPERTS – MEET â€&…
Alex Ryan The Giftware Association is incredibly excited to be embarking on a podcast, or ‘Prod-Cast’ journey which will shine a spotlight on the experts in our industry, providing insight into all…
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES....
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES With only five weeks to go there is plenty of time to enter your products into this year's Gift of the Year 2021 competition, as we have had such a weird year we want …
CALLING ALL 2D & SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNERS – AN IP WEBINAR
Surface decoration and 2D designers work in a diverse landscape. So, whether you are an inhouse designer or work from your own studio as a self-employed designer, the designs you create are all underpinned…
STATEMENT ON FURTHER UK-EU NEGOTIATIONS
Statement on further UK-EU negotiations: 21 October 2020 A statement on further UK-EU negotiation first published at 5 pm today Borders Check an HGV is Ready to Cross the Border - A New GOV.…
RECLASSIFICATION OF SILVER UPDATE
please note that the Public consultation on the silver metal CLH proposal started a little bit earlier as expected: https://echa.europa.eu/harmonised-classification-and-labelling-consultation/-/substance…
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE DIT AND OPEN UP NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERSThe GA is proud to support the great work the DIT is doing in helping UK businesses to export as …
MEMBER INTERVIEW - SIOBHAN AT APRIL ROSE
Siobhan Harrison Name: Siobhan Harrison Title: Miss Name of company: Siobhan at April Rose Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Siobhan Harrison Illustrator and Owner at siobhanataprilrose…
BLUE ALLIGATOR PARTNERS WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
This year has shown us a lot of uncertainties with COVID-19. By partnering with the GA we are hoping to support their members in understanding the significant importance to process automation, as…