ENTER THE FARM SHOP AND DELI AWARDS
Celebrating and supporting speciality retailersFree to enter the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, members of The Giftware Association, are highly respected in the industry for playing an important role…
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NEW PRODUCT SAFETY PLAN
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recently published its strategy to upgrade the UK’s product safety regimes. It aims to inform consumers and businesses about product safety, …
HEAVEN SENDS: SHOWROOM EVENT
Heaven Sends are hosting a back to school event with experts for a day of buying & inspiration at our next showroom event. Sarah Ward will be one of the experts on hand to offer help and advice…
Strong start for Gift of the Year 2019
Gift of the Year 2019 was opened in mid-July, and we have been working hard to spread the word, as well as recruiting judges for the prestigious award. Since then, around fifty giftware suppliers…
Blast Off for History Heroes’ new Science Museum Licensed games
Blast Off for History Heroes’ new Science Museum Licensed games: LONDON and SPACE 3-2-1…blast off: History Heroes is proud to launch their first, brand new Science Museum licensed card games: SPACE…
OUR NEWEST SERVICE PROVIDER PENNY TUNNELL WILL OFFER YOU MULTICHANNEL RETAIL & WHOLESALE EXPERTISE
Do you have a vision for your brand that is not yet a reality? Do you need a clearer view of your B2B or B2C growth potential? Would help on developing a multi-channel plan be useful? Does your business…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN JEREMY CORNER WILL BE SPEAKING AT AUTUMN FAIR
[gallery ids="4358,4357" type="rectangular"] Don't forget newly appointed chairman to The Giftware Association, and owner of Blue Eyed Sun, Jeremy Corner will be speaking at Autumn Fair on 'Examining…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN JEREMY CORNER WILL BE SPEAKING AT AUTUMN FAIR
[gallery ids="4358,4357" type="rectangular"] Don't forget newly appointed chairman to The Giftware Association, and owner of Blue Eyed Sun, Jeremy Corner will be speaking at Autumn Fair on 'Examining…
BUY INTO THE GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS...
Behind every successful brand sits a unique set of skills, talent, and insight that lies at the heart of commercial success. Our newest service provider is here to help you through use all these …
MANUFACTURERS HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME THEIR OWN A GIFT FROM THE GODS
[gallery ids="4448,4454,4456" type="rectangular"] Accessories brand and Giftware Association member, A Gift From The Gods, seeks licensee partners in a move that could signal a new wave of…
Government releasing advice on 'no deal' Brexit
As the given date for the UK's exit from the European Union looms, and the Government has still yet to set the terms of the exit, advice is being distributed to businesses in the case of a 'no deal…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND THE BTAA MERGE
The British Travelgoods, Handbags and Accessories Association and The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that they are to merge their operations and members services with immediate…
SHROPSHIRE ARTIST IS SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS RURAL BUSINESS AWARD
Meg Hawkins Art has been shortlisted in the Midlands Best Rural Business Start Up Category of the Rural Business Awards 2018/19! Shropshire lass, Meg Hawkins is a licensed, published watercolour …
DESIGNGAP DIRECTORY AND YEARBOOK
Our designGAP Directory is a great way for artists, designers and makers to showcase their products and contemporary collections to an audience of galleries, museums and heritage sites. The…
HOW OUR SERVICES AND BENEFITS CAN HELP YOU
[gallery ids="3639,4422" type="rectangular"] Our specialist service members only QDOS can offer your business the protection it needs by business services for your protection and peace of mind. These…
CHRISTMAS BALL - GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
The Benevolent Society Christmas Ball: Early bird tickets available until 31st August The Benevolent Society Annual Christmas Ball, incorporating the NAJ Awards will be held on Thursday 13th December…
NEW MEMBER - ANGELA GEORGIOU
[gallery ids="4408,4411,4416" type="rectangular"] Angela Georgiou’s interest in crafting jewellery started at an early age. With access to her Grandmothers, or Yiayias to be respectful to …
THE FARM SHOP AND DELI SHOW
The Giftware Association are happy to announce we will again be supporting Farm Shop & Deli Show taking place next April 8th – 10th at NEC Birmingham, to ensure that giftware products can be …
NEW MEMBER OFFER - SAXOPRINT
Our newest service to The Giftware Association service provider SAXOPRINT is no stranger to printing with 19 years experience behind them and no signs of slowing down with new innovative products…
TRADE SHOWS - CIELO BLU EVENTS
[gallery ids="4388,4389" type="rectangular"] CIELO BLU EVENTS LIMITED As more of our members are looking at overseas trade shows and the economic climate rapidly changes, The Giftware Association…
FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
Are you a winner? One week left for submissions, competition must close this Friday. Feature the star of your collection! The eagerly anticipated Fashion Accessory of the Year Awards 2018 (sponsored…
GIFT OF THE YEAR NOW OPEN
The Gift of the Year 2019 competition is now open for entries and will remain open until the end of November. The largest and most prestigious product competition in the gift industry run by The …
BREXIT UPDATE - IP AND TRADEMARKS
The Giftware Association has been researching the rights of EU and community registered trademarks after Brexit. Brexit has brought with it many questions in relation to trade, import and export …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOU...
The Giftware Association has been the proud spokesperson for the home and gift industry for 71 years, by collating our members’ views and opinions and presenting to local MPs, councils and the UK…