THE SOURCE TRADE SHOW SERVED UP MORE THAN EVER
Next February may seem a long way away…but following on from this year’s successful Source trade show, 75 companies have already booked in for the 2018 show! The show just keeps growing year on …
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FANTASTIC LINE UP OF EXHIBITORS FOR SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN
Christmas seems to come earlier each year but as a retailer, it’s good to be organised. So make sure Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn is firmly in your diary from 17-18th Sept at the SECC, Glasgow…
70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AND OUR ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
You are invited to celebrate our 70th Birthday in style at our Annual Members Day on 21st June 2017 at Fazeley Studios in our hometown of Birmingham, but hurry though, as places are limited to 200…
MEET THE BUYER SUCCESS WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND TILLINGTON GROUP OF GARDEN CENTRES
The Giftware Association and The Tillington Group of Garden Centres had an extremely successful Meet the Buyer day in Brentwood, Essex on 12th May, which is sure to continue into a blossoming relationship…
Join the party...
We are holding our annual AGM and Members' Day on 21st June. It's an opportunity to meet fellow members and the GA team, as well as getting advice from our service providers and attending talks by…
BRITISH ALLIED TRADES FEDERATION AGM
Are you aware that as a member of one of the above Trade Associations you are a member of a wider community, the BATF, which supports your Trade Association giving us a stronger voice to government…
TRADE SHOWS
The London Stationery Show Our presence at the London Stationery Show this year was a great way to make the Giftware Association more visible, as over the course of three days there were many questions…
MARKS AND SPENCERS LAUNCHES NEW SKIN KIND JEWELLERY
Marks & Spencer launches new Skin KindTM jewellery to combat customer allergy concerns This summer, Marks & Spencer (M&S) will become the first high street retailer to set a new standard…
EXCLUSIVELY SHOWS FOCUS ON FUTURE TRENDS AND KITCHEN NEEDS
The 2017 Exclusively Shows have their sights firmly set on what will be in the kitchen of the future. As Exclusively Housewares marks its 16th show, and Exclusively Electrical its 3rd, organisers…
MANCHESTER STATIONERY SHOW
[gallery ids="1245,1246" type="rectangular"] THE NEW MANCHESTER STATIONERY SHOW WIL RUN ON TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER AND WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER. A specialist writing and paper products show, focused…
BEEFAYRE - INSPIRED BY NATURE
The products in the Bee Garden collection are beautifully presented in colourful botanical prints designed to connect people with nature and the British countryside. The collection is inspired by…
MARKS AND SPENCERS LAUNCHES NEW SKIN KIND JEWELLERY
Marks & Spencer launches new Skin KindTM jewellery to combat customer allergy concerns This summer, Marks & Spencer (M&S) will become the first high street retailer to set a new standard…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION'S AGM
Giftware Associations AGMThe Giftware Association’s AGM will be extra special this year as we will also be celebrating our 70th Birthday at the same time, and in true Giftware Association style, …
BCTF AWARDS AND THE GA
The British Craft Trade Fair awards continued with their usual high standards at their new home at The Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, which was an incredible backdrop to the show as well…
HENRI DAVIS SPEAKS AT THE BCTF
Henri Davis, chairman of our National Committee, spoke recently at the British Craft Trade Fair in Harrogate. Henri is something of a retail expert, having spent her career working for various retailers…
OUR NEW SERVICE PROVIDER 3D WINES
3D Wines introduced the concept of ‘renting a row of vines’ 25 years ago. Since that time, they have become a well-known unique gift business and wine specialists with a knack for seeking out great…
YANKEE CANDLE
One of our largest members has announced an outlet selling their candles with up to 70% off. A new store selling products at up to 70% off their normal price has opened at a shopping outlet…
DECLINE IN HIGH STREET SHOPPING
According to BBC news reports, the UK economy has grown 0.3% at the start of the year, its slowest growth yet since the first three months of 2016. Should this be worrying for our members? Economists…
CHANGES TO FLAT RATE VAT
Significant changes have been announced for the amount of VAT that many small businesses will have to pay. This will affect businesses that use the VAT Flat Rate Scheme but which spend very little…
TAF AWARDS
One of the more exciting projects for the GA team has been our recent entry into the TAF (Trade Association Forum) Best Practice awards. We have been very enthusiastic about the evolution of the …
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION - WHAT IS IT AND HOW COULD IT AFFECT YOU?
The General Data Protection Regulation is set to cause businesses a huge change in the way they handle data over the next year, that’s if you have heard of it or think it affects your business of…
GIFTAG WEBSITE GOES LIVE
Organisers of the recently launched GIFTAG, a new concept for British home and gift trade fairs are pleased to announce that their website and booking system is now fully functional. This means that…
EVERYONES A WINNER!
It may only be April, but over 100 exhibitors are already booked in for next year’s Giving & Living trade show in January! It would also appear that it’s not only exhibitors that love the show…
GA members at Farm Shop & Deli show
We're at the Farm Shop & Deli Show here in Birmingham, as well as the London Stationery Show. More updates later! Meanwhile, hi from GA members The Art File, Ross & Ross, and Meg Hawkins.