BLUE ALLIGATOR JOINS THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
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 …
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GIFT OF THE YEAR - SHORTLIST
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…
VICTORIOUS! THE NAJ AWARDS 2019 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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…
OH, GO ON THEN...
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…
THREE DAYS TO GO...
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…
FRAUD WARNING - SM SALES
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…
NEW MEMBERS... MAGPIE EUROPE
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…
GUEST BLOG - NEW ENGLISH TEAS
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…
NEW MEMBERS... VENT FOR CHANGE
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’…
SUCCESS AT GLEE FOR WHEELIE KLIPS
NEW PROUCT AWARD: Wheelie Klips are proud to announce that their Klip ‘n’ Fresh product was nominated for a new product award recently at Glee. The Glee New Product Showcase 2019 award was organised…
NEW MEMBER - NV BAGS
The GA caught up with new members N V Bags and Accessories Name: Nicki Black Title: Managing Director Name of company: N.V. BAGS & ACCESSORIES LTD Can you tell us a bit more about your …
NEW MEMBER - NORFOLK INDUSTRIES
The GA spoke to Norfolk Industries to find out more about what they do within out industry. Name: Sharon Tooke Title: General Manager Name of company: Norfolk Industries for Disabled People Can you…
FOUR DAYS TO GO...
There are four days to go to enter into our fabulous Gift of the Year 2020 competition. Now n its 42nd year the competition is set to be its best yet, with such a variety of gifts products and ranges…
TRENDSET PREVIEW
As always, pre-ordering of festive jewellery and seasonal decorations at TrendSet Winter TrendSet Winter 2020 is the first trade fair for the Interiors & Lifestyle sector in the new year – and…
FIVE DAYS TO GO
There are five days left to enter our fabulous Gift of the Year competition. Enter now to be including in one of the longest running and largest gift competition in the gift and home industry. Get…
TRENDSET WINTER 2020
As the first Interiors & Lifestyle fair of the year, TrendSet Winter 2020 is presenting the latest trends for living, dining, leisure, and giving in Munich from 5 to 7 January 2020. For three…
NEW INITIATIVE FOR BCTF 2020
After 45 years BCTF will open its doors to the general public for one day only on Saturday the 4th April 2020. The decision was made prior to this year’s fair and reflects growing demand for handmade…
GIFT OF THE YEAR - DEADLINE EXTENDED
GREAT NEWS - Due to popular demand we are extending our Gift of the Year competition for another WHOLE week. Its a great chance for you to get your entries in and now you have until 6th December …
GIFT OF THE YEAR - MYTHBUSTING
You still have a few days to enter our Gift of the Year 2020 competition, but if you are still sitting on the fence then maybe a few of our Frequently Asked Question will help you enter your amazing…
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS...
Our sponsors are an incredibly important part of the Gift of the Year competition and we would like to thank them all. They help support the competition and make it what it is today, whether that…
MEET THE JUDGES...
With a few days to go until our Gift of the Year competition closes, find out below who will be judging your amazing products. We have searched high and low to find a real mixture of judges all with…
MAD BEAUTY NEWS
Mad Beauty further strengthens their relationship with Disney to build on the previous outstanding success in UK & EMEA Earlier this year Mad Beauty announced an expansion of their Disney license…
ONE WEEK TO GO...
There is one week to go until the longest running and biggest Giftware competition, Gift of the Year closes for entries. You have one week to complete your entries if you have already started, or…
COUNTRY COLLABORATION - THEY'VE GONE CRACKERS
Meg Hawkins Christmas Collaboration Award Winning artist, Meg Hawkins, had an incredible 2019 and things are only set to get better as the nation clamors for her latest Christmas collaboration. In…