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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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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® 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Going GlobalLive are very excited to announce their first wave of Keynote Speakers! Rangingfrom exporting advice, building global relationships or expanding internationally,this year's line up really…
A fantastic line-up of speakers and topics have been announced for the Rising Retail event this month. Rising Retail is an exciting Masterclass for independent gift shop retailers and leading experts…
The Giftware Association will be hosting a day's business masterclass covering Social Media Advertising held by David Glenwright from JC Social Media and Branding & Packaging Masterclass with…
CARROT AND TOAST WINNER DREW BRISCOE CARROT AND TOAST MY LITTLE OPERA MY LITTLE OPERA WINNER ROSIE BROOKS 2019 competition sponsored by Wynne-JonesBLE slated for 6-8 October 2020, ExCeL London The…
Image courtesy of The Shard website Rising Retail is an exciting new Masterclass event for independent retailers to come together to share best practice. A day of working ON your business instead…
The Giftware Association will be hosting a day's business masterclass covering Social Media Advertising held by David Glenwright from JC Social Media and Branding & Packaging Masterclass with…
One.World, a leading supplier of homewares, furniture, lighting and home decor products have just implemented a new warehouse management system utilising mobile scanners for all warehouse operations…
