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Colour continues to be a powerhouse and a key influencer of fashion trends for Spring 2018. In response to the consumer's continued embrace of color, designers are recognizing the need to show more…
[gallery ids="4002,4001" type="rectangular"] Learn more about Responsible Sourcing and RJCWednesday - June 13, 2018 | 2:00 PM BST Join UL and the Giftware Association for an Overview on Responsible…
In sad news to a high street giant, this morning, Marks and Spencer has announced that it will close 100 stores by 2022, accelerating a reorganisation that it says is "vital" for the firm's future…
The Giftware Association was proud to attend and sponsor the honorary lifetime achievement award at The Greats Awards organised by Progressive Gifts and Home magazine, celebrating the best in gift…
To mark this momentous occasion, the GA’s sister association, The British Travel Goods and Accessories Association will be holding a 'ticket only ’ Luncheon at the House of Lords, Westminster (sponsored…
For start-ups and entrepreneurs, trade shows used to be a key industry calendar event. They provided great opportunities to network, assess the competition, meet potential suppliers and access the…
Daventry ceramicist, Charlotte Hupfield, was recognised for the superb quality of her work at the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), which took place from April 8 – 10 at The Great Yorkshire…
You're invited .... To join us for our Annual General Meeting at Goldsmiths' Hall, London on Thursday 14th June 2018 4pm until 6.15pm Notice of Meeting and Annual Report and Accounts 2017 These documents…
Did you catch our Gift of the year newsletter? The news comms will be going out monthly to keep you up to date on all things Gift of The Year including past winners interviews and stories, Judges…
With GDPR just around the corner is your company prepared? we have been preparing our members over the past few months on what to expect on May 25th and how best to prepare your business, see below…
LEARN. NETWORK. ENJOY Save the date for our AGM: a day of informative insight, exploring how to generate more business and more profit. Last year we celebrated our 70th Birthday with cake dancing…
The Giftware Association is excited to announce their next Meet the Buyer event working closely with buyers from the TJX Europe, more commonly known as TK Maxx or Homesense across its 600 UK Ireland…
The Giftware Association is delighted to announce the successful applicants for our exclusive ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on 17th May with The Tillington Group of Garden Centres. The Tillington group …
Congratulations to members Sara Miller for their success at The Bella. Success is favouring Sara Miller at the moment, as hot of winning our very own Gift of The Year fashion Accessory category in…
The Giftware Association is excited to announce their next gift food Meet the Buyer with TJX Europe, known as TK Maxx or Homesense across its 600 European stores. Gift food products of interest are…
WILD & WOLF WINS A BELLA FOR ITS COVETABLE ORLA KIELY STATIONERY COLLECTION Bath based gifting company Wild & Wolf is proud to announce it has been awarded Best Brand Licensed Gifting Range…
The Octagon One desk lamp is the Gift of the Year 2018 Award Winner in the Contemporary Gift category and also the Judges' Choice - the overall winner across the competition. The Octagon One Rechargeable…
Following a 36- year career within two of the UK's most prestigious department stores - Harrods and the John Lewis Partnership - Jenny now uses her knowledge and experience in running her own retail…
Having problems viewing this email? View in browser. Export Broadcast All the latest news and events from the Department for International Trade in the West Midlands... Learn more about upcoming …
The Food & Drink Trade Show in May is an unmissable event for all those involved in this innovative and fast-moving industry. Whether you are a producer, supplier or a buyer, success depends…
Further to the workshops on Nickel Allergic Contact Dermatitis (NACD) organized in 2015 and 2017, the Nickel Institute is pleased to share with you its new position paper. It outlines NI's views …
National Stationery Week is back for its seventh year and will run from Monday 23 April to Sunday 29 April. The week aims to celebrate stationery in all its forms and uses and encourage everyone…
FLEXIBLE BUSINESS FUNDING Looking to buy stock, refurbish or promote events? Merchant Money offers a flexible solution for businesses that accept card payments, the ‘Business Cash Advance’: Specifically…
Blue Phoenix specialise in city themed gifts which celebrate the architecture and landmarks of cities across England and Scotland. Having already created a whole new market for Birmingham-themed …
