GUEST BLOG FROM BEST YEARS: BREXIT PLANNING
Brexit Planning – A Parable of 4 Quotes “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” ? J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit When I tell people that we are spending…
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THE BUDGET FOR RETAILERS
With the budget being announced last week, the main news to retailers was the announcement for business rate changes and a few other initiatives for the high street. The treasury says the change …
HOMI REVIEW
After 4 busy days of business, HOMI, the Fiera Milano Lifestyle Trade Fair, drew to a close 17th September 2018. With 1,100 exhibitors, of whom 31% came from 36 different countries and over 65,00…
ACE CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW
Book your stand TODAY at the ACE Trade Show 2019 - the best and only place to showcase your products to the leading buyers in the cultural sector. The ACE Trade Show is an unmissable opportunity …
SILVER COMMISSION TO MARK THE END OF THE GREAT WAR
[gallery ids="4870,4869" type="rectangular"] Birmingham based British Allied Trades Federation (BATF)?receive the commemorative ‘Silence Fell’ silverware to mark the end of the Great War. …
THE ONLINE GIFT GUIDE IS LIVE AND SEEKING CONTRIBUTIONS
Card & Gift Network has launched a brand-new, consumer-focused sister site, The Online Gift Guide (www.theonlinegiftguide.com) with the aim of offering designers, makers and independent retailers…
CHAT WINDOW ACTIVATED
The Giftware Association has initiated a chat window on both its sites to engage with members and non-members alike. The chat function will answer members queries and non-members on questions about…
HAVE YOU ENTERED GIFT OF THE YEAR YET?
If not, then what are you waiting for? There are only four weeks left to enter the gift industry’s most prestigious competition. It doesn’t matter whether you are a new company or a veteran, a GA…
MEET THE BUYER SEASON
[gallery ids="4841,4840" type="rectangular"] With two events left to go, the Giftware Association’s ‘Meet the Buyer’ season has got off to a cracking start with over 60 companies passing through …
THINKING ABOUT EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESSES OVERSEAS
Going Global Live is the leading event for any company looking to take the steps in order to join the international market. From internationally recognised brands through to world class seminars …
HAVE YOU ENTERED GIFT OF THE YEAR YET?
If not, then what are you waiting for? The Awards are the only competition that represents every corner of the home and gift industry with 20 categories covering Gift Food, Home Fragrance, Cards &…
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2018
Recognising the best in retail: the highly-respected Gift of the Year reveals its top-talent award winners Gift of the Year 2018 was a huge success this year, and as many of you will now know the…
NAJ WEBSITE RELAUNCH KEEPS MEMBERS FIT FOR THE FUTURE
Sister Association, The National Association of Jewellers has re-launched their website. The new site is designed to make NAJ Members ‘fit for the future’ and is crammed full of helpful advice, support…
MEET THE BUYER - OCADO
The Giftware Association is excited to announce an extra buyer for our Meet The Buyer Event with Ocado on Thursday 29th November. The buyer is specifically looking for beauty gifting and the following…
DEBENHAMS POSTS RECORD LOSSES
Debenhams has posted record annual losses and said it will close up to 50 stores, putting 4,000 jobs at risk. Debenhams has posted a loss of £491.5 million against a profit of £59m last year, prompting…
Four weeks left to enter Gift of the Year
Gift of the Year 2019 closes on Friday, the 30th of November, meaning there are only four weeks left to enter the gift industry's most prestigious award. There are twenty categories this year, spanning…
Judge Profile: Louise Welsby
Louise runs a creative marketing and communication agency with a specific focus on supporting artisan creative and food and drink businesses. They work with producers of all sizes to establish a …
HOMI 2018
[gallery ids="4780,4779" type="rectangular"]After 4 busy days of business, HOMI, the Fiera Milano Lifestyle Trade Fair, drew to a close 17th September 2018.With 1,100 exhibitors, of whom 31% came…
GIFTS - ISLE OF WIGHT
GIFTS Isle of Wight is taking place at the Gracellie Hotel, Hope Road, Shanklin between the dates of Sunday 27th January and Tuesday 29th January 2019. The show will introduce you to decision makers…
EAST ANGLIAN GIFT FAIR 2019
The East Anglian Gift & Toy Fair is taking place within St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich, between the dates of Sunday 6th January and Tuesday 8th January 2019. EAGF19 is organised by a fellow exhibitor…
THE 3P'S OF CUTTING DOWN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS - PRODUCT, PACKAGING AND PERSONAL
A GUEST BLOG FROM GAYNOR AT BEST YEARS: [gallery ids="4770,4767" type="rectangular"] No one could have escaped the backlash against single-use plastics which has become a talking point both…
GOING GLOBAL LIVE
Thinking about expanding your business overseas? Going Global Live is the leading event for any company looking to take the steps in order to join the international market. From internationally recognised…
A GIFT FROM THE GODS STARS ON HIGNFY
A Gift From The Gods stationery makes its prime-time debut on the flagship BBC panel show HIGNFY Sometimes great stationery pops up in the most unlikely places. And that was certainly the case…
MAKING TAX DIGITAL - PILOT SCHEME LAUNCHED
The HMRC has today launched a pilot scheme for the new online VAT service. The Making Tax Digital scheme, which The Giftware Association has attended meetings in its initial phases, will bring all…