Trade Shows
Win a Golden Ticket at Curated Craft Online
Win a Golden Ticket at Curated Craft Online Curated Craft Online, running from 19th-21st March, is a new multi-channel trade buying event for the artisan sector. Retailers can look forward…
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Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Greycoat Financial Services
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: GREYCOAT FINANCIAL SERVICES Can you tell us a bit more about your Company? As an independent financial advisory business, Greycoat Financial Services has successfully been providing…
Government
2023 BUDGET
2023 BUDGET AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU Image courtesy of the HM Treasury Today’s Spring Budget Statement: full document and fact sheets Introduction of Customs Advance Valuation Rulings…
Trade Shows
London Stationery Show announces LaunchPad winners
London Stationery Show announces LaunchPad winners After dozens of entries and a scrupulous round of judging, London Stationery Show is delighted to announce the six businesses who have won the annual…
GA News
introducing HMCA
INTRODUCING HMCA Can you tell us a bit more about your brand? HMCA/S PLC, trading as Hospital & Medical Care Association, HMCA and HMCA Members, was established over 45 years’ ago and has…
GA News
CEO SARAH WARD MAKES POWERLIST
CEO OF THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION SARAH WARD MAKES THE POWERLIST OF WOMEN IN TRADE ASSOCIATIONS A collaboration between the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) The confederation of British …
Member News
From You To Me - Sometimes it’s hard to put how much someone means to us into words . . .
Sometimes it’s hard to put how much someone means to us into words . . . Currently celebrating being selected as a regional finalist for The British Book Awards 2023 Small Press of the…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: PEACE AND BLESSINGS
Member Spotlight: Peace and Blessings Giftware Association member, Peace & Blessings, was launched in 2017. The stationery boutique saw a space for inclusive British design to celebrate non-mainstream…
GA News
THOUGHTS OF A CEO: EDUCATION IS KEY
THOUGHTS OF A CEO: EDUCATION IS KEY Here at the end of February and 10 trade shows down already, I feel it is time to reflect upon the key issue at the heart of what we are trying to achieve…
Trade Shows
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR COLLABORATES WITH PRODUCTS OF CHANGE ON SUSTAINABILITY WHITE PAPERS
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR COLLABORATES WITH PRODUCTS OF CHANGE ON SUSTAINABILITY WHITE PAPERS Spring and Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading marketplaces for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion, has …
Trade Shows
National Stationery Week gets off to flying start and announces first sponsor
National Stationery Week gets off to flying start and announces first sponsor The organisers of National Stationery Week are thrilled to announce the first official sponsor as globally renowned…
GA News
The GA and HMCA
The Giftware Association has agreed with HMCA to offer discounted rates for medical plans, dental plan, hospital cash plans, travel plan, and vehicle breakdown products. Are you paying too much for…
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND Increased high energy and food costs have had a devastating impact on many individuals. In order to try to alleviate some of…
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner Brick Lane was a flurry of activity as Juls Dawson’s trade event, Just Around the Corner opened its doors on Wednesday…
Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – …
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International…
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International · …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion, closed on a high with buoyant feedback highlighting the variety…
Trade Shows
Registration for London Stationery Show is live!
Registration for London Stationery Show is live! London Stationery Show is thrilled to announce that registration is now officially open for this year’s event. The 2023 show takes place…
Last chance to enter LaunchPad
Last chance to enter LaunchPad The deadline for entering London Stationery Show’s LaunchPad competition is fast approaching. This is a chance for industry newcomers to exhibit their products…
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM Defra have engaged with Industry, Trade Associations and Compliance Scheme Groups at several events throughout 2022, however, for many attendees this forum was the first …
Trade Shows
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR BUZZES WITH ACTIVITY
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR BUZZES WITH ACTIVITY Scotland’s Trade Spring Fair saw returning confidence in the market with exhibitors and buyers in an upbeat, positive frame of mind at this …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair Reveals Inspiring Retail Stage Line-Up with 40 Speakers Confirmed
Spring Fair Reveals Inspiring Retail Stage Line-Up with 40 speakers confirmed Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion which returns to the NEC Birmingham…
GA News
CHSI STITCHES COLLABORATES WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association is proud to announce it is working in collaboration with ICHF Events, the UK’s leading organiser of CHSI Stitches and a portfolio of lifestyle and hobby events, following…
Member News
50 Years of House of Marbles
House of Marbles has been supplying the toy and gift trade with traditional games and toys since 1973, when their founder started making quality wooden board games to sell at local craft fairs. Over…