BEST IN CLASS DESIGNS UNVEILED IN LONDON
Top UK and International design-led brands present a host of exclusive new launches at Top Drawer Autumn/Winter 17 (A/W17) A new adventure in design begins with an unrivalled world class edit of …
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BOOKSPEED INVESTS IN NEW FACILITIES AFTER SALES SOAR TO £9M
A specialist supplier of books, toys and gifts in the UK has more than doubled its operational capacity by investing significantly in additional warehouse facilities. Bookspeed’s expansion comes …
GOING GLOBAL LIVE
The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that it has joined forces with Going Global Live as an official partner. Going Global is Europe's leading show for businesses and entrepreneurs …
A GUEST APPEARANCE
WIDDOP and Co. is delighted to welcome Rosanna Bowles, President of Rosanna inc, as guest of honour at their Autumn Fair stand. Rosanna is a well known, innovative leader in the homewares industry…
UK PAVILION - AMBIENTE, FRANKFURT 9-13 FEBRUARY 2018
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit within the UK pavilion in Hall 11.1 at the hugely popular Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, Germany, 9-13 February 2018. A DIT grant of £1500 may be available for …
JEREMY CORNER SPEAKING AT AUTUMN FAIR
Jeremy Corner, owner of Blue Eyed Sun and Vice-Chairman of the Giftware Association, will be speaking to retailers on social media and the digital marketing on the high street at Autumn Fair. Jeremy…
MAKING MEMORIES AT GIVING & LIVING
There’s nothing like a few days of sunshine to make us want to spend some time by the beach, and maybe even in the sea. Who doesn’t like a trip to the seaside? And whilst they say “take nothing…
Hallmarking by UK Assay Offices overseas
The Government is seeking views on whether hallmarks applied by UK Assay Offices overseas should be different from hallmarks applied in the UK. And we would like to remind our members how they can…
TOP DRAWER AUTUMN/WINTER
Top UK and international design-led brands prepare exclusive new launches for Top Drawer Autumn/Winter17 edition. This September, Top Drawer brings a refreshingly diverse and innovative selection…
SERVICE PROVIDER: EG CREATIVE
[gallery ids="2203,2202" type="rectangular"]I spoke to Ian Bamford from EG Creative, a marketing communications agency and one of our new service providers, who will be offering our members clear…
TRADE SHOWS
Autumn Fair – 3 – 6 September 2017 Yes, It is that time again to start thinking about Autumn Fair. Autumn Fair is the season’s number one wholesale gift and home trade event, showcasing amazing brands…
YES ITS JEWELLERY HAND-PAINTED IN WAX!
ValB’s Wax is uniquely hand painted jewellery capturing the beauty of encaustic artwork which is created using a craft iron and hot wax. The images are sealed under glass which magnifies, enhances…
MEG HAWKINS ART LICENSED BY MY GIFTS TRADE
Back in April 2017, Meg Hawkins exhibited for the first time at the Farm Shop & Deli Show at the NEC, Birmingham. It was at this event that Nicky Courtney and Paul Connett from ‘My Gifts Trade…
ALERT TO OUR MEMBERS...
Please make sure to check the small print before signing anything relating to any event and exhibitions that you are signed up to. Exhibitors are being targeted by companies claiming to be, or work…
LAUNCHPAD COMPETITION AT THE MANCHESTER STATIONERY SHOW… PASS IT ON!
Following its introduction at the London Stationery Show earlier this year, new sister show Manchester is also running a ‘LaunchPad’ competition to find fledgling stationery suppliers looking to …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AT HARROGATE
The Giftware Association team had an extremely productive time at Harrogate Home and Gift where the sun shone and the weather was glorious. Simone Rose, Business Development Manager, said of the …
CARD CHARGES CHANGES 2018
New rules which will come into effect on 13 January 2018 will mean high street consumers cannot be penalised for choosing to pay by card, either online or in-store. Consumers can face big charges…
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2018
Gift of the Year 2018 is open for entries, which have already been pouring in. It’s a very exciting time for us this year, as the competition will be even bigger than in previous years. We will be…
THINK ASIA THINK HONG KONG
GA MEMBER - SOAPOURIFIC GIFTS
Soapourific Products is a small business, located in the coastal town of Bridlington, East Yorkshire. It was founded in 2007 by Amy Gower. After recovering from a life-threatening illness and, with…
65 YEAR OLD HOTEL AND CATERING & RETAIL SHOW POSTPONED!
The organiser, Hale Events, is postponing the 2018 Hotel, Catering & Retail Show, citing financial constraints as the main reason that stand sales are not at the levels needed to present a show…
Seven Big Questions And Creative Exercises To Help You Run A More Successful Business On Etsy
The Design Trust’s Patricia van den Akker shares her favourite questions and exercises to help make the most out of your creative business. Patricia van den Akker has been a creative business adviser…
Think Asia, Think Hong Kong | 21st September 2017
As Asia continues to drive the global economy's growth, British companies keen on exploring new business opportunities in the East can partner with Hong Kong, Asia's international trade and financial…
BEST IN CLASS DESIGNS UNVEILED IN LONDON - TOP DRAWER A/W
Top UK and international design-led brands present a host of exclusive new launches at Top Drawer Autumn/Winter 17 (A/W17) A new adventure in design begins with an unrivalled world class edit of …