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SCOOP TO SHOWCASE A CALIBRE OF CONTEMPORARY SPANISH DESIGNERS Scoop’s Founder and Managing Director, Karen Radley, has revealed an inspiring calibre of Spanish designers who will join the edited…
Rethinking Trust: A 2024 Imperative for Brands In today’s politically charged and turbulent world, the concept of trust is undergoing a profound transformation. The once straightforward…
BRAND LICENSING EUROPE INTERVIEW: ELLA HAYNES AND BEN ROBERTS Introduction, please introduce yourselves and your roles at Brand Licensing Europe Ella Haynes – event director…
SCOOP RETURNS TO OLYMPIA WEST - ‘HERE COMES THE SUN’ As the UK’s leading contemporary fashion and lifestyle show, Scoop returns to Olympia West, Kensington on the 14-16 July 2024…
Visitor registration opens for Brand Licensing Europe 2024 as the show preps for 25th anniversary celebrations Visitor registration opens today for Brand Licensing Europe 2024 as organisers…
£500 worth of Golden Tickets up for grabs at Curated Craft Online The organiser of Curated Craft Online is thrilled to announce that £500-worth of Golden Tickets are up for grabs…
The Benevolent Society to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with 2024 Calendar of Events The Benevolent Society (Ben Soc) – the charitable society of the British Allied Trades Federation…
The Gift of the Year Awards 2024: A Celebration of Innovation and Excellence in Giftware The Gift of the Year Awards 2024 concluded yesterday with a splendid ceremony at the esteemed Lancaster…
Football and Rugby Trade Directory announce partnership with the Giftware Association. We’re delighted to confirm that we’ve entered an exciting partnership with the Giftware Association…
AUTUMN FAIR’S ‘NEW BUSINESS PAVILION’ AIMS TO PUT THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATORS ON THE RETAIL MAP www.autumnfair.com The UK’s largest retail marketplace for Home, …
AUTUMN FAIR AND FAIRE EXCLUSIVELY PARTNER TO SIMPLIFY BUYING FOR 20,000 RETAILERS AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER SHOW Autumn Fair, retail’s leading seasonal showcase for the home, gift and fashion industries…
2024 is a very special year for all at Enesco, as they celebrate their 30th anniversary To find out more about Enesco and their amazing products visit Enesco at - https://www.enesco.co.uk/ &…
UK-EU TCA Domestic Advisory Group UK Domestic Advisory Group under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: expressions of interest for membership The UK government invites expressions of…
Pigeon wins prestigious US Louie Award for Paper Engineering & Innovation The UK stationery brand Pigeon has won a coveted Louie award in San Francisco, organised by the US Greeting Card Association…
Over 150 exhibitors are confirmed for Brand Licensing Europe 2024 with five months to go · EARLIER DATELINE: 24-26 September…
The UK’s largest retail marketplace for Home, Gift & Fashion, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham offering retailers the opportunity to elevate their …
Are you a busy product business founder or independent retailer who recognises the value of networking within your industry to stay informed about current trends, market insights, and effective retail…
Thoughts of a CEO | Investing In People As the CEO of The Giftware Association, I find myself in a unique position at the nexus of policy-making and the everyday realities of running giftware…
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription…
The Somerset Toiletry Co. Marks 25 Years with 25 Acts of Kindness In 2024, The Somerset Toiletry Co. proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, commemorating a successful quarter-century…
Hi! We’re CREOATE, a wholesale marketplace where independent retailers source wholesale directly from independent brands of all shapes and sizes. Who buys and sells through CREOATE? …
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024 As the UK’s largest retail marketplace hosted in the second half of the year, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham…
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will host their…
PIM (Product Information Management) is a vital tool that stands at the heart of modern commerce, ensuring product data is accurate, consistent, and easily accessible. Whether you’re a small…
