BEST OF BRITISH - SHANGAI, BRITISH GROUP STAND
BJGI will be working collaboratively with UKFT and BFA with Best of British in Shanghai on a group gift, jewellery, fashion, accessories and textiles stand from 18th to 21st October 2018. …
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MEMBER STORY - SHIFA AROMAS
THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS ‘Shifa Aromas’ is on a journey, from their artisanal market beginnings in Sheffield two years ago to now engaging in talks with high street stores like Fenwicks, House …
MEET THE BUYER ON TOUR
The Giftware Association has taken its successful Meet the Buyer events on the road for the first time, with an exclusive and exciting event with the Tillington Group of Garden Centres. The event…
YOUR AGM AND MEMBERS DAY
The Giftware Association AGM and members day is just around the corner featuring a day of education, networking, and fun. The event will be held on the 20th June at the Mockingbird Cinema, in the…
BATF AGM
You're invited to join us for the BATF Annual General Meeting at Goldsmiths' Hall, London on Thursday 14th June 2018 - 4pm until 6.15pm. The British Allied Trades Federation is hosting…
THE NAJ SILVERWARE COMPETITION
The British Allied Trades Federation is the parent company of the National Association of Jewellers. BATF are searching for an interesting piece of silverware, to sit alongside other important silverware…
BATF DONATION TO ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST
Grant award by the British Allied Trades Federation provides new Spinlock Deckvests across the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust fleet The British Allied Trades Federation has awarded the Ellen MacArthur…
UK FABRIC MAPS SET TO MAKE A SPLASH IN THE US
South East based SplashMaps® Selected to Exhibit at the New York Rights Fair One of the UK’s most innovative outdoor brands has been selected to exhibit at the New York Rights Fair (May 30 – June…
EUROPEAN REGULATION NEWS
On the 27th March the European Commission published Implementing Regulation EU 2015/519 extending the anti-dumping duty on certain iron and steel fasteners originating in the People’s Republic of…
ANOTHER BLOW TO THE HIGH STREET AS HOUSE OF FRASER ANNOUNCES 31 STORE CLOSURES
In what is surely another blow to the high street, Hosue of Fraser has announced that it will be closing 31 of its stores, leaving only 28 stores open in the UK of the departmental chain. If the …
ATTEND OUR AGM AND MEMBERS DAY - 20TH JUNE, BIRMINGHAM
The Giftware Association AGM and members day is just around the corner featuring a day of education, networking, and fun. The event will be held on the 20th June at the Mockingbird Cinema, in the…
EXHIBIT WITHIN THE UK PAVILION AT ONE OF THE LEADING TRADE SHOWS IN THE USA
UK Businesses have been given the opportunity to seek out and pursue new opportunities in the US Market with the ability to export goods from the UK to the USA at a more cost effective rate. There…
GRANT AWARD BY THE BRITISH ALLIED TRADES FEDERATION PROVIDES NEW SPINLOCK DECKVESTS ACROSS THE ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST…
The British Allied Trades Federation has awarded the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust a £19,500 grant over three years to support the purchase of 162 new lifejackets. The Trusts summer sailing…
Judge Profile: Chris Beards
Chris Beards is a multi-award-winning retailer, and the owner of Manton’s Cards in the Isle of Man. He is passionate about Independent retail, high quality gifts and greeting cards, and his award…
History of Gift of the Year
In 1978, the Gift Award was established to celebrate excellence in design. In its early years, there were three categories and the competition rarely saw more than a few dozen entries. From those…
Mother and son’s spice tins steal 2018 Gift of the YearÂ
Birmingham-based mother and son team, SAshi and Sanjay Aggarwal of Spice Kitchen, were crowned Gift of the Year Winners by the Giftware Association at the 2018 Spring Fair.Their highly giftable and…
JOHN LEWIS, OLDRIDS AND UNIQUE GIFTS - MEET THE BUYER
The Giftware Association invites you to attend our Meet the Buyer event with John Lewis, Oldrid’s and Unique Items. After listening to our members and interviewing previous 'Meet The Buyer' attendees…
PANTONE UNVEILS SPRING/SUMMER COLOUR PALETTE FORECAST FOR 2019
Colour continues to be a powerhouse and a key influencer of fashion trends for Spring 2018. In response to the consumer's continued embrace of color, designers are recognizing the need to show more…
FREE WEBINAR - RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY SOURCING
[gallery ids="4002,4001" type="rectangular"] Learn more about Responsible Sourcing and RJCWednesday - June 13, 2018 | 2:00 PM BST Join UL and the Giftware Association for an Overview on Responsible…
SAD NEWS FOR THE HIGH STREET AS M&S ANNOUNCES 100 STORE CLOSURES
In sad news to a high street giant, this morning, Marks and Spencer has announced that it will close 100 stores by 2022, accelerating a reorganisation that it says is "vital" for the firm's future…
THE GREATS
The Giftware Association was proud to attend and sponsor the honorary lifetime achievement award at The Greats Awards organised by Progressive Gifts and Home magazine, celebrating the best in gift…
THE BTAA CELEBRATES A CENTENARY
To mark this momentous occasion, the GA’s sister association, The British Travel Goods and Accessories Association will be holding a 'ticket only ’ Luncheon at the House of Lords, Westminster (sponsored…
ARE TRADE SHOWS STILL RELEVANT
For start-ups and entrepreneurs, trade shows used to be a key industry calendar event. They provided great opportunities to network, assess the competition, meet potential suppliers and access the…
LOCAL DESIGNER CHARLOTTE HUPFIELD CELEBRATED AT BCTF
Daventry ceramicist, Charlotte Hupfield, was recognised for the superb quality of her work at the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), which took place from April 8 – 10 at The Great Yorkshire…