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Since launching in May, the Spring & Autumn Fair Online Marketplace has seen astonishing growth and response with the first trade taking pace within 48 hours of going live. The Online …
Image Credit: Abdulquadri Kunle Ayankoso In 2017 generation Z entered the workplace. For the first time there were five generations side by side as customers and in the workplace. How does this influence…
Photo by Agenlaku Indonesia on Unsplash The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce is holding a webinar on “German Packaging Law: New Regulations Wrapped Up” on 8 July 2021. …
The Giftware Association hosted its online AGM on the 10th June. The only resolution to be passed was approving the last year accounts, which were approved by Proxy Vote. Please see the Yearly Chairman…
The Giftware Associations podcast which celebrates the home and gift industry from suppliers to retailers to key industry experts and everyone else in between is delighted to be featured in a top…
Hot topics & speakers announced for Farm Shop & Deli Show Farm Shop & Deli Show doors open next month 5 – 7 July at the NEC, Birmingham. Bringing you a line-up of seriously great products…
Consultation on the UK’s future regime for the exhaustion of IP rights The UK government has published a consultation seeking views on the UK’s future regime for the?exhaustion of IP rights…
London Stationery Show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products, is returning from 5-6 October 2021. As well as bringing together all the biggest brands in stationery and…
UNWRAP THE WINNERS The Gift of the Year 2021 winner's brochure is now live on the GOTY site. The brochure features all the category winners and finalists as well as those lucky…
With its doors set to re-open for the first time in 18 months from the 5th – 8th September at the NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair will be the largest must-attend event for the autumn buying season crossing…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION, JDA, BTAA Notice of Meeting NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Birmingham, B18 6LT, on Thursday…
Could circular economy principles help your business? No doubt you have heard of the circular economy, but what does a circular economy mean? It is defined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as …
BLE’s 2021 Retail Mentoring Programme breaks records with 84 delegates and eight new retailers on board GameStop and Bershka among the first ever European retailersApplications close on Friday 28…
Photo by Tyler Casey on Unsplash Society is changing, a recent Ipsos MORI poll reported that 85% of Britons are concerned about climate change, with 52% very concerned. Businesses are committing…
Registration is now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show at the NEC Birmingham (5-7 July 2021), the showcase for the UK’s best quality local and regional produce, plus the latest in equipment, labelling…
Cargo containers with European Union and British flags reflecting Brexit and restrictions in export and import British Jewellery and Giftware International announce workshops to help ecommerce businesses…
Cargo containers with European Union and British flags reflecting Brexit and restrictions in export and import British Jewellery and Giftware International announce workshops to help ecommerce businesses…
Please see below today’s updates, which may be relevant for your business India consultation Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today kicked off preparations for a trade deal with India, launching a 14…
Ankit Mangal talks brand discoverability and ecommerce success at B&LIS (9-11 June 2021 online) Ankit Mangal, director of Wayfair, one of the world’s biggest homeware ecommerce platforms with…
With Pride Month just around the corner we wanted to take this opportunity to share one of our favourite collections, Love is Love in support of LGBT Foundation.The Love is Love collection, captures…
Time for some good news for a change! Hospitality is now open again, and life is starting to feel a bit more "new normal". There’s even been some sunshine! After all the doom and gloom over the last…
Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash Through its international division British Jewellery & Giftware International, the British Allied Trades Federation is now listed as an official…
The Giftware Association will be moving its informal coffee morning to a new fortnightly slot starting from the 28th May. The Gift Stop will still run from an hour on Friday’s mornings from 11 to…
By decision of the Bavarian cabinet on 18th May 2021, from September on trade fairs will be allowed to take place again. As a pilot fair, TrendSet will take place from July 10 to 12, 2021. Then it…
