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Independent retailers across Scotland and the north of England should ensure 22-23rd Sept is firmly in their diaries if they wish to grab that special gem of a gift at the new-look Scotland’s Trade…
Bank of England To kick off a series of ‘Hot Topic’ Lunches with industry professionals, The Giftware Association is extremely excited to announce the first hot topic with Rob Elder from the Bank…
The Giftware Association will be creating a Harrogate Home and Gift Directory for all our members who are attending The Harrogate Trade Show in July. The Giftware Association team will be attending…
Sinclairs are proud to announce a charity partnership with SANE, a UK mental health charity. Sinclairsare committed to workplace wellbeing and raising awareness of the importance ofmental health …
New UKimport VAT rules if UK leaves EU with no deal With the UK been given a six-month extension to leave the European Union, a no deal could still every much be on the cards. If the United Kingdom…
This year's Greats awards held at Grosvenor House on May 15 attracted hundreds of guests to including the cream of gift retail, leading gift suppliers, trade show organisers and gift industry reps…
The Giftware Association is in full swing with its Education Series with new events being added every week with seminars and workshops covering topics such as ‘How to Approach Bigger Retailers’ ‘…
The Giftware Association is excited announce new speakers to their annual members day. . David Glenwright from JC Social Media talking all things social and what platforms are the best and Jess Baker…
Distinctiveaccessories brand to make annual return to buyer favourite trade show HarrogateHome & Gift with a bigger stand and extended range of brand-new products. Giftware Association members…
After the political turmoil of recent months, this year’s Stationery Show, which ran in London’s Business Design Centre last week (30 April and 1 May) enjoyed a ‘stimulating and positive two days…
The Giftware Association has partnered up with The INDX Accessories show to help our members enter a specific fashion accessories and travel goods shows. INDX (short for Independent Exhibitions) …
To kick off its series of Hot Topic Lunches with industry professionals, The Giftware Association is excited to invite its members to our first hot topic with Rob Elder from the Bank of England. …
Huge congratulations toGiftware Association member Alan Locke of Icarus Originals, a blind veteran himself, he ran the LondonMarathon to raise money for Blind Veterans UK (an epic £2300 in fact…
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The Giftware Association caught up with Rex International to discuss their time in the industry as well as being a member for a massive 47 years. Name: Nigel Biggs Title: Sales Director Name of company…
The Giftware Association is dedicated to helping you stay ahead and be a business fit for the future. This means keeping you up to date on colour, social media and high streets. Marianne…
Patrick and Vivienne Fuller The Benevolent Society, the charity of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), is pleased to announce the launch of The Fuller Foundation. The FullerFoundation is…
Join us at this year’s AGM on the 18th June 2019 at the beautiful Nottinghamshire Golf Course to learn more about The Giftware Association's role in the heart of our industry. You will hear and learn…
Nicole Davidson - How to sell more at wholesale The Giftware Association has teamed up with Nicole Davidson to present a seminar on ‘How to sell more at Wholesale’. The event will take place in Farringdon…
The GA's Sarah Ward with winner Evan Lewis form Vent For Change The Stationery Awards are in their eighth year, but this year was a first for two new categories recognising Retailer and Designer …
Blue Eyed Sun MD and GA Chairman, Jeremy Corner, is amongst Chief Executives, Managers and Directors from a group of South East exporting businesses, or organisations that support exporting, that…
The Giftware Association is pleased to announce its just added events to its education schedule. We have new events from Jenny Spivey focusing on building relationships with retailers and exhibiting…
Show Exhibitor: Thomas Clipper Following its successful launch at Top Drawer in January, MR., the ultimate destination for men’s fashion accessories, will return for the show’s September edition, …
WHEN: 2ND MAY WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM Independent retail advisor,?Henri Davis?will be presenting a workshop on ensuring that your business is …
