*IMPORTANT SILVER NEWS*
Dave Elliot, CEO of the Surface Engineering Association (SEA) recently visited the European Chemicals Agency to find out more about the reclassification of Silver. The European Chemicals Agency (…
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LONDON STATIONERY SHOW GETS SET FOR 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
London Stationery Show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products, has something to celebrate next year. April 2020 will mark the show’s tenth year. As well as bringing together…
TEN REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON'T BUY FROM YOUR WEBSITE
The GA, JDA & BTAA invites you to attend our next ‘Hot Topic’ Lunch and discover 10 practical ways for you to improve your ecommerce.Nick Pratt and Nick Donovan from Liquidshop have been delivering…
ATLANTA GIFT AND HOME FURNISHING MARKET - 15-19 JANUARY 2020
Funding of £2000 may be available for eligible companies British Jewellery & Giftware International in conjunction withthe Department for International Trade will be giving UK businesses theopportunity…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - THE RECYCLED CANDLE COMPANY
THE RECYCLED CANDLE COMPANY CompanyName: The Recycled Candle Company Ltd Product: Bitter Orange and Ylang Ylang Howhas winning the awards affected sales of the product and your business? At Spring…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - T&G WOODWARE
T & G WOODWARE Company Name: T&G Product: ‘OCEAN’ – HELP MAKEA WAVE OF CHANGE! How has winning the awards affected sales of the productand your business? The response to therange has been…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - SPICE KITCHEN
SPICE KITCHEN Company Name: Spice Kitchen Product: Indian Spice Tin How has winningthe awards affected sales of the product and your business? Its really given us a boost, given us a credibility…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - THE HANDCRAFTED CARD CO
THE HANDCRAFTED CARD COMPANY Company Name: The Handcrafted Card Company Product: Pin & Ink How has winning the awards affectedsales of the product and your business? We’ve definitely seen an …
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SARAH WARD VISITS AKATEKS FACTORY IN TURKEY
CEO of The Giftware Association, Sarah Ward visited Turkish manufactures, Akateks head office and factories in Turkey, in the hope of building up a partnership with the brand. Akateks Group have …
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - THE GREAT BRITISH BEE COMPANY
THE GREAT BRITISH BEE CO Company Name: The Great British Bee Co Product: Hand care range How has winning the awards affected sales of the productand your business? Winning has been huge for…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - PAPER MIRCHI
Company Name: Paper Mirchi Product: Handcrafted Artisan Gift Wrap Sheets How has winning the awards affected sales of theproduct and your business? Winning the GOTY award two years in a row has…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - BATHING BEAUTY
Company Name: BATHING BEAUTY Product: TUMBLE INTO THE ARMS OF MORPHEUS BODY CARE RANGE How has winning the awards affected sales of the product and your business? WINNING BEST BATH BODY AND SPA …
CARD AND GIFT NETWORKS CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDES IS LOOKING FOR CONTRIBUTORS
If you sell giftware online Card & Gift Network islooking for you! The website’s founder Charlotte is seeking unique giftproducts to share with their audience of Christmas shoppers. For…
THE FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION SHOW
Let’sDiversify: Small Business Ideas for Vacant Land The Farm BusinessInnovation show is all about inspiring you with small business ideas for yourland! Get a taste of the potential of your holding…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AT BCTF
Weare delighted to be sponsoring again the GA Award of Excellence at BCTF 2020 5th-7thApril. Automaticallyopen to all makers exhibiting. The Giftware Association sits at the heart of the gift and…
LIQUIDSHOP ECOMMERCE
The GA talked to Nick Donovan, Head of Business Development at Liquidshop Ecommerce, to discover how they can help our members to grow their businesses online. Is now the right time to invest inecommerce…
MCGOWAN & RUTHERFORD CHOOSE CALIQ SOFTWARE TO MANAGE FUTURE GROWTH
McGowan &Rutherford was founded in the antiques trade over 28 years ago, and the companyfocuses on supplying independent and online retailers. Their product rangeconsists of high quality lighting…
BITE SIZED BREXIT BLOG CONT...
ATA CARNETS AND BREXIT Our governing body have been working closely with HM Revenue &Customs to get as much clarity as we can in issuing, processing andregularising Carnets so that that you can…
PILLOWFIGHT WARRIORS BATTLES TO FANTASTIC TOY REVIEW
Pillowfight Warriors® which was acquired by K-Play International at the end of 2018 has had a very strong performing year. The brand has now been independently reviewed by the Good Toy Guide. Throughout…
NEW SERVICE PROVIDER - PRL COMPLIANCE
Name: Paul Lavington Title: Director Name of company: PRL Compliance Ltd. Can you tell us a bit more about your company? I offer technical, safety and consultancy advice on consumer products covering…
UK PAVILION AT AMBIENTE IN FEBRUARY 2020
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit within the UK pavilion in Hall 11.1 at the popular Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, Germany, 07-11 February 2020! Funding of £1500 may be available for eligible companies…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION BREXIT ADVICE
PREPARING FOR A NO DEAL BREXIT As part our commitment to keeping you informed about the Government's No Deal preparations, we are sending you this latest update. Leaving the EU with a deal remains…
New prize for Gift of the Year
Thanks to the sponsorship of Press Loft, we are delighted toannounce that the Judges’ Choice winner of Gift of the Year 2020 will receive ayear’s membership of the highly effective PR firm, worth…
THE SOMERSET TOILETRY
The SomersetToiletry Company recognised in sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s1000 Companies to Inspire Britain reportReportidentifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium…