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InsightsArena with trend-setting ideas for point of sale - Top-selling trends and suggestions for special shopping experiences - Creative hands-on activity and new PodcastLounge A valuable…
A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY AT AUTUMN FAIR -DOORS OPEN THIS SUNDAY TO THE UK’S LARGEST SHOWCASE OF HOME, GIFT & FASHION- This Sunday the doors open to Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading…
Digital Academy invites to the exclusive panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with ByDesign TV" Episode 3 of the event series on 6 September 2023, 4:00 - 4:55 p.m. Frankfurt…
The White Label World Expo is back! We are partnered with them and together we are taking the ecommerce marketplace by storm. Join us to the world’s leading event for white & private label…
How much is 'enough' to maintain your ideal lifestyle through retirement? New research reveals that one in three people could face hardship in retirement. Are you on track to achieve the retirement…
SOURCE HOME & GIFT, EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, OPENS SUNDAY The only international sourcing platform of its kind in the UK, Source Home & Gift will open its doors…
Border Target Operating Model New border controls to protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and ensure smooth flow of goods: Press Release published today - The Border Target Operating…
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES LINE-UP OF ENTICING HOME BRANDS With nearly a week to go until the doors open to the UK’s leading wholesale marketplace for home, gift and fashion, Autumn Fair has revealed…
White Label World Expo, 11th & 12th October 2023 - Messe, Frankfurt Get ready for White Label World Expo - The world’s leading event for white & private label products! …
Why the Gift of the Year Awards Are Transformative for Retail and Giftware Brands In the bustling landscape of the retail and giftware industry, brands constantly strive to make their mark…
Autumn Fair Puts Trends & Sustainability Centre Stage Renowned for its inspirational and insightful content, Autumn Fair has announced this year’s focus will be on home & gifting trends…
Gift of the Year Winners to Shine at Autumn Fair 2023 - Showcasing the Best of the home and giftware world The Gift of the Year team is thrilled to announce its participation in Autumn Fair…
Spotlight on BosilunLife: How they're Making Media Waves with Influence and Impact In today's fast-paced media landscape, brands need more than just a product or service to stand out. They …
DISCOVER ATTENTION GRABBING GIFTS AT AUTUMN FAIR 2023 All eyes will be on Autumn Fair this September as it offers the most exciting and inspirational line-up of giftware when it opens from…
DISCOVER ATTENTION GRABBING GIFTS AT AUTUMN FAIR 2023 All eyes will be on Autumn Fair this September as it offers the most exciting and inspirational line-up of giftware when it opens from…
Free invitation to Insights-X 2023 - the expo for "Stationery, Office, Bags and more" The time will soon come again: Insights-X is just around the corner! Your trade fair for paper, office…
Blade and Rose to launch their first PaddingtonTM Apparel Collection What better time to launch a new PaddingtonTM apparel collection than for the 65th Anniversary of this iconic British character…
Gibsons Games, a leading independent jigsaw puzzle and board games company, announced today that it has awarded a Gold Level Investors in People (IIP) accreditation, demonstrating its commitment …
In a world where digital distractions seem to be pulling us apart, Gibsons, a family-owned company, stands firm in their commitment to bring people together, through their exquisite jigsaw puzzles…
The Giftware Association and Birmingham Mind Join Forces to Foster Mental Health Support and Wellbeing amongst members The Giftware Association, the leading trade association representing …
Thoughts of a CEO | Giftware Goes Global | July 2023 International trade has seen various challenges over the past few years including the Coronavirus pandemic, political tensions between …
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)- packaging There's been a decision to defer extended producer responsibility for packaging fees for one year. This update reflects that, and also explains that…
Just Around the Corner (JATC) SS24 saw the show’s debut in Wapping’s Tobacco Dock event space. The new venue received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from attendees…
The Licensing Awards - recognition for The World of Peter Rabbit™ Collection from Blade and Rose The team at Blade and Rose are delighted to be finalists in the Best Licensed Pre School…
