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The British Allied Trades Federation, to which The Giftware Association is part of has announced the first steps of its staffing restructure, as the body actions ‘significant business enhancements…
The corporate gifting sector leverages on the huge demand for health, safety and home accessories. With a strong need to sustain business relationships, corporates return to gifting, but opt for …
T&CS APPLY - Only one extra credit per company - Offer only valid for Friday 27th - Midday Monday 30th - Extra Credits are only valid for this year's competition, Credits added…
There is an increasing focus on mental health and general well-being in the workplace – in the media, on social media, from Government – and I have certainly seen an increase in questions from clients…
The link to the Government’s Covid-19 Winter Plan can be found here further to the PM’s announcement today. Please see below today’s Readiness bulletin. With most links already…
GIFT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION EXTENDED The Gift of the Year 2021 competition has been extended. The closing date is now the 11th December allowing you more time to enter…
SAVE THE HIGH STREET - SUCCEED DURING LOCKDOWN The pressure of the pandemic on the high street is relentless in the critically important run-up to Christmas. Here are three things that savethehighstreet…
Trading with the EU Help and support if your business trades with the EU: Page updated to add link to the EU Transition Trader and Industry Online Forum launched by the Border and Protocol…
Join us on the 19th TOMORROW at 3pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19 and Lockdown 2.0, and teach you tips …
Join us on the 17th November at 3pm where we speak to the Exclusively Show Team to learn more about the show and the benefits of exhibiting and the new areas this year. Exclusively Show is due to…
Join us on the 19th November at 3pm where we are joined by Louise Welsby, Social Media and Digital Guru from Buy From, where we take a stand against Covid-19 and Lockdown 2.0, and teach you tips …
The regulatory landscape in Great Britain and EU is constantly evolving, so staying on top of the market access requirements can be challenging. UL is here to help you with your Brexit needs. We …
Brighton based Fizz Creations are delighted to be collaborating with Penguin Ventures; the licensingarm of Penguin Random House, to bring the nation’s beloved brand ‘The Snowman’ to life again this…
Organisers have announced that the 2021 edition of London Stationery Show will take place from 18-19 May at the Business Design Centre. Exhibitions in the UK have been halted over the course of the…
Following the new lockdown and continuing Covid-19 uncertainty, Giving & Living, the South West's biggest gift & home trade show, has been postponed to the Spring of 2021. The show will now…
THE FINAL MONTH TO ENTER As the Nation enters into Lockdown 2.0, The Gift of the Year 2021 competition enters into its final month. There is still plenty of time enter and get your products and …
Please see below updates on the end of the Transition Period, which is of relevance I have also now added the very latest guidance re: Covid-19: Business closures https://www.gov.uk/government…
In light of ongoing restrictions put in place by the UK Government, Clarion Events has announced that the S/S21 edition of Top Drawer will be held virtually. Further to the UK Government’s announcement…
Hyve Group announce changes to their 2021 show calendar. Spring Fair @Home virtual forum to launch in 2021. Spring Fair will return as an in-person event, 6th-10th February 2022. London, UK, 4 November…
Movement of goods We have directed you to this gov.uk page on previous occasions. Though it was last updated on 15 October, the page now contains links and phone numbers to HMRC and BPDG query lines…
Three weeks on... And the JOB SUPPORT SCHEME changed slightly.The scheme still operates from 1 November 2020 for 6 months (30 April 2021) but we now have two schemes - OPEN and CLOSED. …
Retaissance Live is our first free live event, hosted in partnership with the Enterprise Europe Network. The event will consist of two days of keynote presentations and insightful panel discussions…
Alex Ryan The Giftware Association is incredibly excited to be embarking on a podcast, or ‘Prod-Cast’ journey which will shine a spotlight on the experts in our industry, providing insight into all…
HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES With only five weeks to go there is plenty of time to enter your products into this year's Gift of the Year 2021 competition, as we have had such a weird year we want …
