BUSINESS MASTERCLASS NOT TO BE MISSED
The Giftware Association will be hosting a day's business masterclass covering Social Media Advertising held by David Glenwright from JC Social Media and Branding & Packaging Masterclass with…
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ONE.WORLD STREAMLINE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS WITH CALIQ
One.World, a leading supplier of homewares, furniture, lighting and home decor products have just implemented a new warehouse management system utilising mobile scanners for all warehouse operations…
OCTOBER SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT
The Giftware Association is excited to announce its next Instagram Masterclass on October 15th 2019: 'Keeping Your Creative in House'. Never has it been so important …
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - BATHING BEAUTY
Company Name: BATHING BEAUTY Product: TUMBLE INTO THE ARMS OF MORPHEUS BODY CARE RANGE How has winning the awards affected sales of the product and your business? WINNING BEST BATH BODY AND SPA …
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - A CLOCKWORK SOLDIER
We caught up with previous Gift of the Year winners Clockwork Soldier and what they have seen from the success of the awards. Company Name: Clockwork Soldier Product: City Game London / …
GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO BE PARTNERED WITH THE FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION SHOW 2019
The Giftware Association is once again happy to be partnered with Europe's largest trade show for diversifying your farming needs and increasing revenue; Farm Business Innovation 2019. Get your free…
TEAM GB MARKS NEW TOKYO 2020 MARKETING CAMPAIGN WITH STAND AT BLE
Team GB acknowledges impact of brand licensing by taking stand at industry’s biggest event WithTokyo 2020 now under a year away and marketing efforts in full force to get thenation behind those competing…
SARAH WARD TO VISIT GOVERNMENT TWO WEEKS BEFORE BREXIT DUE DATE
The Giftware Association has once again been invited to Parliament by The Genesis Initiative. Sarah Ward will attend the meeting, hosted on 13th March at the House of Lords, alongside genesis…
ONE WEEK TO GO FOR EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
There is one week to take advantage of the early bird discount for Gift of the Year entries. Enter your products and ranges before the 30th September to receive a 20% discount. The Gift of the Year…
ITS NOT JUST ANY TRADE FAIR...ITS SCOTLAND'S TRADE FAIR SPRING
A date for the calendar that is unmissable is 19-21 Jan 2020, when Scotland’s Trade Fair takes place at the SEC. This is a Show that is not just about buying but has so much more to offer with awards…
GET YOUR HARROGATE HOME AND GIFT DIRECTORY
Harrogate Home and Gift Directory If you are a buyer and attending Harrogate Home and Gift Festival today, there is still time to pick up the Giftware Associations Home and Gift Members Directory…
GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS POSH BRATS FEATURE ON CBBC SHOW
Giftware Association members have featured on a CBBC show 'Do You Know' Mark from Posh Brats states "FINALLY we are allowed to announce this after a whole year of waiting!! Posh Brats Workshops and…
MAD BEAUTY UK RELEASE FROZEN RANGE
Mad Beauty UK go full on Disney with new Frozen range of Sheet Masks Frozen fans prepare to let yourselves go into a world of relaxation... Mad Beauty UK have launched a beautiful collection of Frozen…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - APPLES TO PEARS
APPLES TO PEARS Company Name: Apples to Pears Ltd Product: Make Your Own Insect House and Train Set in a Tin How has winning the awardsaffected sales of the product and your business? We have had…
EIGHT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 BLE LICENSE THIS! COMPETION
Fivefinalists chosen for License This! Character & Animation category Threefinalists chosen for License This! Brand & Design category Finalconfirmed for Thursday 3 October, 13…
LUCY HEATH APPOINTMENT AS RETAIL SALES DIRECTOR AT VENT FOR CHANGE
VENT for Change, the sustainable stationery brand that supports children’s education projects worldwide is delighted to announce the appointment of Lucy Heath as Retail Sales Director. Lucy comes…
Wrendale Given Royal Honour
In an afternoon to treasure, last Friday (August 16) retailers, suppliers, family and friends of Wrendale Designs gathered to witness the Queen’s representative for Lincolnshire, Lord Lieutenant …
Farm Shop & Deli Awards
Celebrating and supporting speciality retailers Free to enter the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, members of The GiftwareAssociation, are highly respected in the industry for playing an important rolein…
New member: Shed on the Fell
Sarah McLean Photography Tell us a bit more about yourcompany On the side of Longridge Fell in Lancashire’s stunningRibble Valley there sits a shed… This shed is my art studio and home to my business…
THE WINNERS OF THE FASHION ACCESSORY AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED
After months of collecting entries for the Fashion Accessoryof the Year Awards 2019, and seeing the exciting products being enteredthroughout the six categories, the winning and commended products…
NAJ LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE UK JEWELLERY
CREATED IN THE UK The National Association of Jewellers has launched itslong-awaited campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the UK.The scheme entitled “Created in the UK” champions…
THE WINNERS OF THE FASHION ACCESSORY AWARDS ARE ANNOUNCED
After months of collecting entries for the Fashion Accessory of the Year Awards 2019, and seeing the exciting products being entered throughout the six categories, the winning and commended products…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AUTUMN FAIR DIRECTORY
The Giftware Association has created a directory of its members who will be exhibiting at Autumn Fair to showcase new products and ranges and for them to be found by new buyers and retailers. Following…
UPCOMING SOCIAL MEDIA EVENTS WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association is excited to announce two upcoming events covering the absolute potential Social Media can open up your business to. Never has it been so important …