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THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AGM
Giftware Association members and non-members alike, were met with a new chairman, all important high street Information, panel debates and plenty of networking opportunities at The GA’s AGM and Members…
NEW GIFTWARE BRAND LAUNCHED - BLOOM GIFTWARE
We are excited to announce the launch of a new luxury lifestyle and gift brand, Bloom Giftware. New members to The Giftware Association, but no stranger to the world of home and gift. Bloom Giftware…
INCOMING GA CHAIRMAN TO TAKE PART IN LIVE FACEBOOK SESSION WITH PETER JONES (CBE) TODAY AT 5PM
Our incoming Chairman of The Giftware Association, Jeremy Corner will be taking part in a Facebook live session, hosted by Sage, to discuss the key successes of British Business and what drives them…
NEWS FROM BLUE EYED SUN
Blue Eyed Sun, are launching a gorgeous fresh new range of Everyday cards called BISCUIT in Design Point 1 - Stand D110 at Home & Gift in Harrogate. BISCUIT has sixty cute designs based on original…
LAUNCHPAD MANCHESTER COMPETITION OPEN
The competition to alert individuals and companies to opportunities in the dynamic UK stationery industry is back for its fourth edition at the 2018 Stationery Show Manchester. The 'LaunchPad Manchester…
YOUR AGM AND MEMBERS DAY
The Giftware Association AGM and members day is just around the corner featuring a day of education, networking, and fun. The event will be held on the 20th June at the Mockingbird Cinema, in the…
BEST OF BRITISH - SHANGAI, BRITISH GROUP STAND
BJGI will be working collaboratively with UKFT and BFA with Best of British in Shanghai on a group gift, jewellery, fashion, accessories and textiles stand from 18th to 21st October 2018. …
MEMBER STORY - SHIFA AROMAS
THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS ‘Shifa Aromas’ is on a journey, from their artisanal market beginnings in Sheffield two years ago to now engaging in talks with high street stores like Fenwicks, House …
MEET THE BUYER ON TOUR
The Giftware Association has taken its successful Meet the Buyer events on the road for the first time, with an exclusive and exciting event with the Tillington Group of Garden Centres. The event…
YOUR AGM AND MEMBERS DAY
The Giftware Association AGM and members day is just around the corner featuring a day of education, networking, and fun. The event will be held on the 20th June at the Mockingbird Cinema, in the…
BATF AGM
You're invited to join us for the BATF Annual General Meeting at Goldsmiths' Hall, London on Thursday 14th June 2018 - 4pm until 6.15pm. The British Allied Trades Federation is hosting…
THE NAJ SILVERWARE COMPETITION
The British Allied Trades Federation is the parent company of the National Association of Jewellers. BATF are searching for an interesting piece of silverware, to sit alongside other important silverware…
BATF DONATION TO ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST
Grant award by the British Allied Trades Federation provides new Spinlock Deckvests across the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust fleet The British Allied Trades Federation has awarded the Ellen MacArthur…
UK FABRIC MAPS SET TO MAKE A SPLASH IN THE US
South East based SplashMaps® Selected to Exhibit at the New York Rights Fair One of the UK’s most innovative outdoor brands has been selected to exhibit at the New York Rights Fair (May 30 – June…
EUROPEAN REGULATION NEWS
On the 27th March the European Commission published Implementing Regulation EU 2015/519 extending the anti-dumping duty on certain iron and steel fasteners originating in the People’s Republic of…
ANOTHER BLOW TO THE HIGH STREET AS HOUSE OF FRASER ANNOUNCES 31 STORE CLOSURES
In what is surely another blow to the high street, Hosue of Fraser has announced that it will be closing 31 of its stores, leaving only 28 stores open in the UK of the departmental chain. If the …
ATTEND OUR AGM AND MEMBERS DAY - 20TH JUNE, BIRMINGHAM
The Giftware Association AGM and members day is just around the corner featuring a day of education, networking, and fun. The event will be held on the 20th June at the Mockingbird Cinema, in the…
EXHIBIT WITHIN THE UK PAVILION AT ONE OF THE LEADING TRADE SHOWS IN THE USA
UK Businesses have been given the opportunity to seek out and pursue new opportunities in the US Market with the ability to export goods from the UK to the USA at a more cost effective rate. There…
GRANT AWARD BY THE BRITISH ALLIED TRADES FEDERATION PROVIDES NEW SPINLOCK DECKVESTS ACROSS THE ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST…
The British Allied Trades Federation has awarded the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust a £19,500 grant over three years to support the purchase of 162 new lifejackets. The Trusts summer sailing…
Judge Profile: Chris Beards
Chris Beards is a multi-award-winning retailer, and the owner of Manton’s Cards in the Isle of Man. He is passionate about Independent retail, high quality gifts and greeting cards, and his award…
History of Gift of the Year
In 1978, the Gift Award was established to celebrate excellence in design. In its early years, there were three categories and the competition rarely saw more than a few dozen entries. From those…
Mother and son’s spice tins steal 2018 Gift of the YearÂ
Birmingham-based mother and son team, SAshi and Sanjay Aggarwal of Spice Kitchen, were crowned Gift of the Year Winners by the Giftware Association at the 2018 Spring Fair.Their highly giftable and…
JOHN LEWIS, OLDRIDS AND UNIQUE GIFTS - MEET THE BUYER
The Giftware Association invites you to attend our Meet the Buyer event with John Lewis, Oldrid’s and Unique Items. After listening to our members and interviewing previous 'Meet The Buyer' attendees…