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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…
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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…
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR WINNERS, FINALIST AND SHORTLISTED COMPANIES AT AWARD WINNING ASHA'S BIRMINGHAM. The Giftware Association is hosting a dinner to celebrate the success of the entrants to…
SOURCE, SOCIALISE AND HAVE YOUR MIND STIMULATED AT SCOTLAND'S TRADE FAIR THIS WEEKEND
Glasgow is soon to be brimming with buyers from all over the UK as Scotland’s Trade Fair opens its doors on 19 Jan and showcases the 575 exhibitors with their stands bursting with new lines, exciting…
LILA JEWELLERY EXCEEDS 100K DONATION MILESTONE IN SUPPORT OF MILITARY CHARITIES COMBAT STRESS AND SSAFA
Lila Jewellery, the Hertfordshire based high-quality jewellery supplier, has managed to raise over £100,000 each for military charities Combat Stress and SSAFA-The Armed Forces Charity. Frank Ross…
THE FINALIST HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
Yesterday, as you were aware, was our live judging day for Gift of the Year and the judges had a very hard time choosing the finalists with such amazing products on offer, but after a day of deliberation…
GIFT OF THE YEAR VIP DAY
Firstly, I wanted to say a massive congratulations to everyone who made our shortlist , It’s an incredible achievement and especially to know that retailers and buyers have chosen your products for…
LAUNCHPAD 2020 OPEN FOR ENTRIES
LaunchPad, the competition to find and support newstationery suppliers looking to break into the stationery industry, returns to LondonStationery Show 2020. London Stationery Show is the UK’s only…
BLUE ALLIGATOR JOINS THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
Blue Alligator have joined The GA in an effort to further support their large customer base. Sales and Marketing Director, Roberto Melisi says “We hope joining theGiftware Association will bring …
GIFT OF THE YEAR - SHORTLIST
After four intense days of judging, the hundreds of entries into Gift of the Year 2020 have been whittled into a shortlist. “This is always an exciting day,” said Gift of the Year’sproject manager…
VICTORIOUS! THE NAJ AWARDS 2019 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Last night attendees at theBenevolent Society Ball witnessed 11 front runners of the industry recognisedas part of the NAJ’s Annual Awards ceremony. Now in itsfifth year at the festive, fun-?lled…
OH, GO ON THEN...
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE… Our biggest and longest running competition in the giftware industry, Gift of the Year 2020 has been extended AGAIN due to popular demand. The competition will now close…
THREE DAYS TO GO...
There are only three days left to enter your amazing, incredible, edible, innovative, design-led products and ranges into Gift of the Year. With 20 categories to choose from there is something for…
FRAUD WARNING - SM SALES
One of our member company’s has informed us of a potential fraud on their accounts by a business posing as SM Sales. The company placed an order, In which payment terms were agreed but not adhered…
NEW MEMBERS... MAGPIE EUROPE
Name: Caren Colabella Title: Director Name of company: Magpie (Europe) Ltd/GemTAGS Can you tell us a bit more about your company? Magpie (Europe) Ltd is a UK label manufacturer, our leading brand…
GUEST BLOG - NEW ENGLISH TEAS
TEA TIN GIFT GUIDE - SIX OF THE BEST TEA CADDY GIFTS FROM NEW ENGLISH TEAS Looking for the perfect gift for a tea-loveror maybe a family member or a friend? From vintage styles to Royal memorabiliato…
NEW MEMBERS... VENT FOR CHANGE
Name: Evan Lewis Title: Founder Name of company: VENT for Change Can you tell us a bit more about your company? VENT for Change is a stylish sustainable stationery company that supports children’…
SUCCESS AT GLEE FOR WHEELIE KLIPS
NEW PROUCT AWARD: Wheelie Klips are proud to announce that their Klip ‘n’ Fresh product was nominated for a new product award recently at Glee. The Glee New Product Showcase 2019 award was organised…
NEW MEMBER - NV BAGS
The GA caught up with new members N V Bags and Accessories Name: Nicki Black Title: Managing Director Name of company: N.V. BAGS & ACCESSORIES LTD Can you tell us a bit more about your …
NEW MEMBER - NORFOLK INDUSTRIES
The GA spoke to Norfolk Industries to find out more about what they do within out industry. Name: Sharon Tooke Title: General Manager Name of company: Norfolk Industries for Disabled People Can you…
FOUR DAYS TO GO...
There are four days to go to enter into our fabulous Gift of the Year 2020 competition. Now n its 42nd year the competition is set to be its best yet, with such a variety of gifts products and ranges…
TRENDSET PREVIEW
As always, pre-ordering of festive jewellery and seasonal decorations at TrendSet Winter TrendSet Winter 2020 is the first trade fair for the Interiors & Lifestyle sector in the new year – and…