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Trade Shows
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show taking place at Olympia London from 18th to 20th February 2025, will put the spotlight…
Trade Shows
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS
SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show taking place at Olympia London from 18th to 20th February 2025, will put the spotlight…
GA News
The Giftware Association Announces Leadership Transition with New Interim CEO
The Giftware Association Announces Leadership Transition with New Interim CEOBIRMINGHAM, UK – The Giftware Association (GA) announces Sarah Ward has stepped down as CEO, creating a pivotal …
SPRING FAIR 2025 ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF FREE ADVICE, INSIGHTS, AND INSPIRATION ACROSS THREE DYNAMIC STAGES
SPRING FAIR 2025 ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF FREE ADVICE, INSIGHTS, AND INSPIRATION ACROSS THREE DYNAMIC STAGES Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and most influential trade show for home, gift, …
Trade Shows
South Wales Gift Fair turns 25 in 2025
2025 will be the 25th year of the show and Clive Williams and Richard O'Sullivan are pleased to announce our brand new venue which is the beautiful Coed-Y-Mwster Hotel which is just off the M4 at…
Trade Shows
STEADY SALES IN INDEPENDENTS IN SCOTLAND POINTS TO SUCCESS AT THE SHOW
Scottish retailers are reporting a steady pre-Christmas sales period and an overall rise in turnover in 2024 so are ready to source and order at Scotland’s Trade Fair in 10 days time. …
Trade Shows
Source Fashion Partners with Insider Trends to Launch the ‘Honest, Not Perfect’ Podcast Series
Source Fashion Partners with Insider Trends to Launch the ‘Honest, Not Perfect’ Podcast Series Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, is excited to announce…
Join the UK Delegation to the HKTDC Gifts & Premium Fair 2025 with Exclusive Incentives
The HKTDC London office, in collaboration with The Giftware Association, is delighted to invite retail buyers and suppliers to join a UK delegation to Hong Kong in Spring 2025. This exclusive group…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR WELCOMES RETAIL’S BIGGEST NAMES
SPRING FAIR WELCOMES RETAIL’S BIGGEST NAMES Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, will welcome some of the biggest names in retail including Jeff…
Awards
GOTY 2025 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The Giftware Association is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Gift of the Year 2025 Awards! After receiving an overwhelming number of entries this year, with just over 900 great …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to…
Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to win £1000 to spend at the February 2025 show. To be in with a chance…
Trade Shows
Source Fashion Unveils Keynote Speaker Line-Up for February 2025 Show
Source Fashion Unveils Keynote Speaker Line-Up for February 2025 Show Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, has announced an inspiring line-up of keynote speakers for …
Government
GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Announcements From Government New support for Small Business from HMRC HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Huge boost for…
GA News
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing?
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing? Tariffs are in the news. But what if incoming President Trump imposes tariffs on the type of goods which are purchased by your US customers…
GA News
The Benevolent Society Celebrates 100 Years of Charitable Giving with £28k Raised at Christmas Ball
The Benevolent Society Celebrates 100 Years of Charitable Giving with £28k Raised at Christmas Ball The Benevolent Society, the charitable arm of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), …
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK Register for your free copy at https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, Fashion trade show, has launched…
Trade Shows
Sneak Preview - What’s On at Spring Fair 2025
Sneak Preview - What’s On at Spring Fair 2025 As the UK's leading retail trade event for 75 years, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion buyers and suppliers of all sizes…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR RE-LAUNCHES THE SUMMERHOUSE AS ‘THE SUMMER HOUSE: HOME, GIFT & LIFESTYLE EDIT’
SPRING FAIR RE-LAUNCHES THE SUMMERHOUSE AS ‘THE SUMMER HOUSE: HOME, GIFT & LIFESTYLE EDIT’ Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, proudly announces…
Trade Shows
Source Home & Gift Collaborates with Insider Trends on Groundbreaking Pet & Garden Retail Trend Report
Source Home & Gift Collaborates with Insider Trends on Groundbreaking Pet & Garden Retail Trend Report Source Home & Gift, the UK’s leading sourcing show taking place from 2nd &…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
GA News
Other Cards Say They Care. Ours Prove It.
Other Cards Say They Care. Ours Prove It. What if a greeting card could do more? Not just say something, but actually change lives? This is what inspired Brilliantly Brave, the purpose-driven greeting…
Awards
BLACK FRIDAY - WEEKEND 2
HERE WE GO AGAIN... Jopin in for our second weekend of Black Friday deals to take advantage of, especially as we have extended the awards until the 9th of December. This is your final chance to secure…