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NEW PROTOCOL FOR DEBT CLAIMS FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2017
On the 1st October, a new pre-action protocol, specifically for debt claims, must be used. There is currently no specific pre-action protocol for debt claims so this will supersede any existing …
TRADE SHOWS
As we enter the last three months of the year the one thing that is on everyone’s mind IS USUALLY Christmas though there are a few ‘Trade Shows’ that we will be attending that you still have time…
THE GA IS PRIVILEGED TO ATTEND THE HONG KONG TRADE DINNER
Sarah Ward CEO of The Giftware Association was once again honored to attend the Hong Kong Dinner organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The dinner acts as a celebration of the strong…
GIFT OF THE YEAR
With Gift of the Year still open, there is plenty of time for you to put your best products in front of our panel of judges. With still six weeks to go until the competition closes, we wanted to …
SMART PENSIONS OUR NEW SMART SERVICE PROVIDER
Does your auto enrolment scheme work for you & your employees Auto enrolment has been with us for 2012, and to date has been a roaring success. Over 8 million people have started saving…
MEMBER - ANIM VENUS
Giftware Asociation member Anim Venus would like to acknowledge three remarkable women responsible for creating the spark for his creative skills. Together with his late grandfather…
THE GA YEARBOOK
As you may know we are creating a ‘Giftware Association Yearbook’ celebrating our member’s successes and showcasing their products. The first of its kind in the industry and a very exciting project…
CE MARK AND BREXIT
The Giftware Association has joined forces with other business and manufacturer groups in calling for the UK Government to commit to keeping the CE mark as it prepares to leave the EU. CE marking…
'THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS' SISTER ASSOCIATION 'THE NAJ' HAS APPOINTED A NEW CEO
The NAJ are delighted to announce that they have appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. Simon Forrester is a successful trade association leader, with over 22 years’ experience in strategic-level…
BRITISH ALLIED TRADE FEDERATION COMMISSION PORTRAIT IN MEMORY OF FORMER PRESIDENT
The British Allied Trades Federation have commissioned a portrait in memory of one of their most influential and long serving decision makers, C H Plenderleith, known to all as Bob, who sadly passed…
CELEBRATIONS FOR GA MEMBERS BAKEDIN AS JOSEPH MUNNS IS SHORTLISTED FOR 2017 NATWEST GREAT BRITISH ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
It has just been announced that Joseph Munns of South East based business Bakedin has been shortlisted for the 2017 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Small Business Entrepreneur of…
LAUNCHPAD TO SUCCESS
We are proud to announce not one, but two Giftware Association members, ‘Dr Emma Lawrence‘ and ‘Paper Mirchi’ who have both found success with the Stationery Show's new ‘ Launchpad’ competition…
NEW BUYERS ADDED TO MEET THE GA's BUYER EVENT!
The Giftware Association's next 'Meet The Buyer' day, has attracted attention from both buyers and suppliers with two new buyers to be added to the lineup. Brookfield's Garden Centre and online shopping…
Playful London Gifts
Award-winning designer Victoria Eggs creates fun and playful homewares and gifts, all proudly Made in Britain. Her products are inspired by a love of all things British and are designed to make you…
Kiss Me! By Victoria Eggs
Award-winning designer Victoria Eggs creates fun and playful homewares and gifts, all proudly Made in Britain. Her products are inspired by a love of all things British and are designed to make you…
FAIRING WELL IN SCOTLAND FOR GIFTS
As autumn draws in, Scotland’s gift industry can look back on a successful summer, particularly if you own a shop on the famous North Coast 500 route or on the Isle of Skye, where both saw record…
CALLING ALL SUPPLIERS...
The Giftware Association has been hosting ‘Meet The Buyer’ events for its members and non-members, as a practical, stress-free way to meet buyers on a one to one basis without the expense of a trade…
UK PAVILION - AMBIENTE, FRANKFURT 9-13 FEBRUARY 2018
THE GIFT SHOW 2017
After a successful first run last year, from the 2nd – 6th of October, WIDDOP and Co will be hosting their annual gift show in their north Manchester Showrooms. Selecting products in the run up to…
Flamingos, Feminism and Lykke living, among upcoming trends revealed by Bookspeed
Flamingos, strong women, simple living, and botanicals are just some of the emerging trends for Autumn/Winter 2017 identified by Bookspeed, the specialist supplier of books, toys and gifts…
ROSS & ROSS FOOD LAUNCH BRAND NEW CURING KITS & CHRISTMAS ROAST RANGE
The wait is now? over,? Ross & Ross Food have officially extended their? line of Curing Kits and? have also produced their very first ‘Roast’ range in readiness for Christmas feasting. As the…
BREXIT TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
BREXIT trade agreement negotiations – we can communicate the opportunities and risks you see for your business to the government departments responsible for formulating policy whilst the discussions…
TRADE SHOWS
GOING GLOBAL The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that it has joined forces with Going Global Live as an official partner. Going Global is Europe's leading show for businesses…