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FROM YOU TO ME are proud to have been presented with the prestigious Gift Of The Year award at the Spring Fair last Sunday evening in front of large audience of retailers and buyers. They won the…
BREXIT PREPARATION The UK and the EU need to sign off on a Withdrawal Agreement with the extension date now being extended until January 31st. If the deal is not agreed the businesses will still …
Registration is now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show; the flagship event bringing together the speciality market, 30th March -1st April, NEC Birmingham. Witha line-up filled with industry experts…
After 25 years of working in the NHS, Sarah nowuses her science background to experiment with the chemistry of glass fusing ina kiln to create an unusual style of jewellery where each piece is completely…
The winners and highly commended for the Gift of the Year 2020 competition were announced last night at the annual awards ceremony on the first day of Spring Fair. The awards announcement held on…
Caliq Software are at the Spring Fair, supporting all the clients they have at the show and are showcasing both the Caliq ERP System and the Toucan Mobile Sales App. Russell Kirby, Caliq’s sales …
UK based Mad Beauty signs distribution agreement with Diverse Marketing and Total Business Fulfilment to support a huge expansion into the US London based Mad Beauty announces exciting new partnerships…
BirminghamAssay Office launch new Business Course for Creative Entrepreneurs A new course aimed at creative entrepreneurs, led by Dr Gordon Hamme, will take place at the Birmingham Assay Office in…
The Recycled Candle Company is urging people not to throwaway used candles from the festive season but to recycle them instead. With many people in the process of taking down decorationsand returning…
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR WINNERS, FINALIST AND SHORTLISTED COMPANIES AT AWARD WINNING ASHA'S BIRMINGHAM. The Giftware Association is hosting a dinner to celebrate the success of the entrants to…
Glasgow is soon to be brimming with buyers from all over the UK as Scotland’s Trade Fair opens its doors on 19 Jan and showcases the 575 exhibitors with their stands bursting with new lines, exciting…
Lila Jewellery, the Hertfordshire based high-quality jewellery supplier, has managed to raise over £100,000 each for military charities Combat Stress and SSAFA-The Armed Forces Charity. Frank Ross…
Yesterday, as you were aware, was our live judging day for Gift of the Year and the judges had a very hard time choosing the finalists with such amazing products on offer, but after a day of deliberation…
Firstly, I wanted to say a massive congratulations to everyone who made our shortlist , It’s an incredible achievement and especially to know that retailers and buyers have chosen your products for…
LaunchPad, the competition to find and support newstationery suppliers looking to break into the stationery industry, returns to LondonStationery Show 2020. London Stationery Show is the UK’s only…
Blue Alligator have joined The GA in an effort to further support their large customer base. Sales and Marketing Director, Roberto Melisi says “We hope joining theGiftware Association will bring …
After four intense days of judging, the hundreds of entries into Gift of the Year 2020 have been whittled into a shortlist. “This is always an exciting day,” said Gift of the Year’sproject manager…
Last night attendees at theBenevolent Society Ball witnessed 11 front runners of the industry recognisedas part of the NAJ’s Annual Awards ceremony. Now in itsfifth year at the festive, fun-?lled…
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE… Our biggest and longest running competition in the giftware industry, Gift of the Year 2020 has been extended AGAIN due to popular demand. The competition will now close…
There are only three days left to enter your amazing, incredible, edible, innovative, design-led products and ranges into Gift of the Year. With 20 categories to choose from there is something for…
One of our member company’s has informed us of a potential fraud on their accounts by a business posing as SM Sales. The company placed an order, In which payment terms were agreed but not adhered…
Name: Caren Colabella Title: Director Name of company: Magpie (Europe) Ltd/GemTAGS Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Magpie (Europe) Ltd is a UK label manufacturer, our leading brand…
TEA TIN GIFT GUIDE - SIX OF THE BEST TEA CADDY GIFTS FROM NEW ENGLISH TEAS Looking for the perfect gift for a tea-loveror maybe a family member or a friend? From vintage styles to Royal memorabiliato…
Name: Evan Lewis Title: Founder Name of company: VENT for Change Can you tell us a bit more about your company? VENT for Change is a stylish sustainable stationery company that supports children’…
