THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEETS THE POP OUT CARD COMPANY
The Giftware Association met up with Louisa Aspinall from The Pop Out Card Company to talk about their past, the present and the future Can youtell us a bit more about your company? The Pop…
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SUSTAINABLE JEWELLERY BRAND JOINS BCTF
Eleni Koumara, will soon be making her way to the Yorkshire Event Centre in Harrogate where she will make her debut at the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF). BCTF is the largest and most well-established…
THE SOMERSET TOILETRY CO. INTRODUCES NEW TECHNOLOGY - BREAKDOWN PLASTIC
As part of a newsustainable direction, The Somerset Toiletry Co. has introduced Breakdown Plastic™ (BDP)into its bestselling collection. BDP is a revolutionary ingredient added toplastic during manufacturing…
STATIONERY AWARDS OPEN FOR ENTRIES WITH NEW REGIONAL RETAILER AWARDS
The prestigious annual Stationery Awards are returning for 2020. Hosted by London Stationery Show, the Stationery Awards aim to recognise and benchmark good practice and innovation in the retail …
NEW SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BRAND MAKES THE WORLD LESS BORING
NEW British design brand Pikkii has taken the gift industry by storm by launching an extraordinary collection of fun and sustainable designs. From luggage covers that makeyour suitcase look like…
PROGRESSIVE GIFTS AND HOME OFFER
Our sponsors and partners PROGRESSIVE GIFTS& HOME are once again giving all WINNERS and HIGHLYCOMMENDED an opportunity to promote this wonderful accolade. All theWinners and Highly Commended…
RECYCLING USED CANDLES FOR GUILT FREE LUXURY
The Recycled Candle Company is the UK’s only candle recycling business. The premise of the business is to create beautiful candles from scrap wax, helping the environment and enabling people and …
NEW MEMBER - COLLECTAJOY
The Giftware Association spoke to Abi Fashesin founder and designer from Collectajoy. Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Collectajoy offers a range of printed home accessories, which …
NEW MEMBER - OPTICAID
The Giftware Association spoke to Buying Director Gillian Marchbank about her Opticaid, its place in the market and its future goals. Can you tell us a bit more about your company? We design andsupply…
MEET THE BUYER - WATCH THIS SPACE
The Giftware Association are busy preparing for some Meet The Buyer days in the future, so please watch this space to find out more or contact Simone at simone.rose@ga-uk.org if you would like to…
BATF SILVER GOBLET PRESENTATION
The School of Jewellery and HND Course DirectorDauvit Alexander were delighted to recently present the finished award-winninggoblet to Kate Owen, Past President of The British Allied Trades Federation…
AM INTERNATIONAL MERGER NEWS
We are delighted to inform you that as of the 1st July 2019, A M International Agencies Ltd has merged with Antony Nunn Agencies, trading as ANA. Mark Eckersley of AM international will continue …
THE GA'S SECOND VIP DAY
The Giftware Associations first VIP day was so good we have decided to do it again. The original day focused on our GOTY shortlisted companies and offered them advice on how best to use their glory…
KIM KARDASHIAN POSTS ABOUT SMALL BRITISH BRAND SELFIE CLOTHING
Global superstar Kim Kardashian has posted a photograph of her son, Saint, wearing a Dinosaur colour in pyjama kit created by Newmarket based Selfie Clothing, which has three employees. The reality…
INNOVATIVE BOOKS RECEIVE ACCLAIM FROM THE GIFT INDUSTRY
FROM YOU TO ME are proud to have been presented with the prestigious Gift Of The Year award at the Spring Fair last Sunday evening in front of large audience of retailers and buyers. They won the…
BITE-SIZED BREXIT BLOG
BREXIT PREPARATION The UK and the EU need to sign off on a Withdrawal Agreement with the extension date now being extended until January 31st. If the deal is not agreed the businesses will still …
THE FARM SHOP AND DELI SHOW
Registration is now open for Farm Shop & Deli Show; the flagship event bringing together the speciality market, 30th March -1st April, NEC Birmingham. Witha line-up filled with industry experts…
NEW DESIGNER SARAH GREENING GETS SUPPORT FROM THEO PAPHITIS AND KEW GARDENS
After 25 years of working in the NHS, Sarah nowuses her science background to experiment with the chemistry of glass fusing ina kiln to create an unusual style of jewellery where each piece is completely…
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2020 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The winners and highly commended for the Gift of the Year 2020 competition were announced last night at the annual awards ceremony on the first day of Spring Fair. The awards announcement held on…
NEW STAND, NEW FEATURES, NEW CUSTOMERS
Caliq Software are at the Spring Fair, supporting all the clients they have at the show and are showcasing both the Caliq ERP System and the Toucan Mobile Sales App. Russell Kirby, Caliq’s sales …
MAD BEAUTY SET TO TAKE US BY STORM
UK based Mad Beauty signs distribution agreement with Diverse Marketing and Total Business Fulfilment to support a huge expansion into the US London based Mad Beauty announces exciting new partnerships…
BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE NEWS
BirminghamAssay Office launch new Business Course for Creative Entrepreneurs A new course aimed at creative entrepreneurs, led by Dr Gordon Hamme, will take place at the Birmingham Assay Office in…
HIGH STREET NEWS - BEALES FALLS INTO ADMINISTRATION
One of the Uk's oldest department stores has collapsed into administration, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk. the BBC reports that KPMG have been appointed administrators after failure to secure…
DON'T CAST OUT THOSE CHRISTMAS CANDLES
The Recycled Candle Company is urging people not to throwaway used candles from the festive season but to recycle them instead. With many people in the process of taking down decorationsand returning…