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22 THINGS FOR BLE 22
22 THINGS FOR BLE 22 - Register for a free ticket to BLE today – 20-22 September, ExCeL London - Please note: new show opening hours – 12-6pm Tuesday, 8am-6pm Wednesday, 9am-4pm…
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Brand Licensing Europe announces change to show hours in light of the Queen’s funeral
Brand Licensing Europe announces change to show hours in light of the Queen’s funeral In light of the recent announcement of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral taking place on Monday 19 …
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN CHANGES DATES BECAUSE OF THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN CHANGES DATES BECAUSE OF THE QUEEN’S FUNERAL With the recent confirmation that The Queen’s Funeral will take place on Monday 19th September, Scotland…
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The Giftware Associations Members Evening
As you know at The Giftware Association, we like to do things a little differently and break away from the norm. So, we would like to invite everyone to our member's evening to take your mind off…
Member News
Member Spotlight - Amanda Hillier
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS – AMANDA HILLIER Can you tell us a bit more about your brand? My brand celebrates nature and landscape using images made by traditional painting and printmaking…
Trade Shows
The Unmissable ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas Headlines Today's Autumn Fair
Take a front row seat at Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift, Moda, and Sourcing at the NEC Birmingham for the unmissable headline appearance from retail…
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Shifa Aromas launch new collection at Autumn Fair
Yorkshire-based, luxury home fragrance brand, Shifa Aromas, have become well-known in the industry over the past 6 years, for creating meaningful, beautiful experiences for their customer. Shifa …
Sue Ure Maison Launches the Ambit Collection — Mid-Century Modern Meets Today’s Lifestyle
Plates, placemats, cups, and coasters are among the most basic items in today’s home. And yet, there’s something to be said about functional aesthetics. That’s why we’re excited…
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Secret Severn Celebrates the Very Best Art in the West Midlands
Secret Severn Celebrates the Very Best Art in the West Midlands Now in its seventh year, Secret Severn Art returns in September bigger than ever. A free event for all the family, Secret Severn Art…
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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL IS AMBIENCE: NEW CONSULTANCY BRAND PLEDGES TO HELP THE VISITOR ECONOMY SURVIVE AND THRIVE
THE FUTURE OF RETAIL IS AMBIENCE: NEW CONSULTANCY BRAND PLEDGES TO HELP THE VISITOR ECONOMY SURVIVE AND THRIVE The future of retail is ambience. Stephen Spencer + Associates unveils new brand focusing…
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SIOBHAN HARRISON AT SIOBHAN AT APRIL ROSE
Siobhan Harrison is an Illustrator and founder of Siobhan at april rose. Siobhan is very pleased to have recently signed a License deal with Gift Company Joe Davies for her Keep Calm Range. …
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Thoughts of a CEO | Put one foot in front of the other
Thoughts of a CEO | Put one foot in front of the other I am very fortunate where I live as outside of my window is vast expanse of beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside waiting for me to explore…
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MEET MATCHPLAT
The companies you are looking for, automatically, all over the world Matchplat makes B2B market analysis accessible to all companies, regardless their sector and size. This is possible thanks to …
Member News
Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets
Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets Manchester based importer Joe Davies has acquired the brand, stock and assets of Hemel based importer East West (Europe) Limited. East West specialised…
Member News
INSIEM LIVE TAKEAWAYS
Thank you for such a FAB IG live last week, to our interviewees, Kathy Chillistone and Ross Bearman for sharing their business stories, and the corporate gift opportunity from their perspective. &…
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AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES GIFT OF THE YEAR WINNER’S PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 7th September, has announced that the September…
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Instagram live with Insiem tomorrow at 1 pm
Here is a reminder Insiem Corporate's next Instagram Live will take place TOMORROW, Thursday 18th August at 1pm BST, on Insiem's Instagram page here. We are honoured to be joined by Kathy Chillistone…
Trade Shows
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCATION HAS PARTNERED WITH AUTUMN FAIR
We are proud to partner with Autumn Fair 4-7th September 2022, NEC Birmingham! The destination for retailers to source all things home, gift, fashion and sourcing. Autumn …
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Nottinghamshire based Aerospace Engineer Named among Most Promising Young Greetings Card Designers
Nottinghamshire-based Aerospace Engineer Named among Most Promising Young Greetings Card Designers Photo by Emma Kimberley Aerospace engineer Nicole Elders has been named as a finalist for one of…
BRAND LICENSING EUROPE
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IMPORTANT BORDER UPDATES – CLOSURE AND POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION
IMPORTANT BORDER UPDATES – CLOSURE AND POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION Photo by Andy Li on Unsplash The Giftware Association is aware of the potential strike action at some Inland Border…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES DESIGN & SOURCE GLOBAL LINE-UP
From 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair’s Design & Source sector will bring the international sourcing market to the UK with a spotlight on ethical and sustainable…
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Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances…