HOME AND GIFT BUYERS FESTIVAL
A key date in the retail buying calendar, the Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival remains the retail industry’s favourite. Flawlessly mixing business with that quintessentially British holiday vibe it…
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LANKA KADE LAUNCH APPEAL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Fair trade toy company Lanka Kade was founded in 1994 when husband and wife team, Upul and Diane, returned to the UK having met in Sri Lanka whilst working for the Red Cross. They did not …
Revolutionary Gift-Wrap Entrepreneurs Team Up with Shropshire Artist
[gallery ids="1541,1546" type="rectangular"] Connecting with each other through The Giftware Association and an unlikely meeting at The Farm & Deli Show, Giftwrap Entrepreneur, Craig…
AN AMERICAN TALE
In order to get a better understanding of the US Greetings Card Market, Giftware Association members Laura Darrington Design decided to submit one of their Christmas designs into the LOUIE’s, the…
STAR SPEAKERS CONFIRMED FOR OUR 70 BIRTHDAY
The Giftware Association is 70 this year, and as many of you know we are throwing a party here in Birmingham to celebrate. We’re having a Members’ Day on Wednesday 21st June between 2pm and 5.30, …
TRADE SHOWS
BCTF Cancelled We have to, unfortunately, report that the BCTF: London show has been cancelled. The Event due to take place on Brick Lane in London on September 10th – 12th 2017, will now unfortunately…
SEVEN WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Among the many services offered by the Giftware Association, most of which are freely included in your membership, one of the most comprehensive is our Business Support Service, offered in conjunction…
GDPR EVENT - ONE YEAR TO GO BUT MOST COMPANIES ARE STILL UNAWARE OF GDPR
As per last month’s article, data protection rules will be overhauled on 25th may 2018, but according to a survey conducted by YouGov of over 2000 businesses, only 38% of senior decision makers are…
ANTI DUMPING DUTIES ON CERAMIC TABLEWARE
Hong Kong and Chinese mainland traders may be disappointed to hear that the EU Court of Justice has upheld the anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of mainland Chinese ceramic tableware. In a judgment…
TAX - GENERAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX
On 1st June, the IPT, a tax on general insurance premiums, will increase from 10 to 12 per cent, meaning the tax has doubled in just 18 months. This increase will affect 27 million households, 17…
GIFT OF THE YEAR CATCH UP
It has been nearly five months since we announced the winners of the 2017 Gift of the Year competition at Spring Fair, and we are very close to launching next year’s competition, so please stay tuned…
MEET THE BUYER - A SUCCESS FOR ALL - AND MORE TO FOLLOW
Our recent ‘meet the buyer’ event, in collaboration with the Tillington Group, was a great success for both the Tillington buyers, and the suppliers who attended. With seventeen suppliers in attendance…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
With three weeks to go until we host our Annual Members Day and celebrate our 70th Birthday, we are excited to announce the agenda for the day, remember to book your travel for some reasonable rates…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
You are invited to celebrate our 70th Birthday in style at our Annual Members Day on 21st June 2017 at Fazeley Studios in our hometown of Birmingham, but hurry though, as places are limited to 200…
INTRODUCING KAYTIE WU...
Kaytie Wu bridges the gap between costume and precious jewellery. With a high street price tag, styles are clean and simple - perfect pieces to take you from day to night. Prices range from £5.33…
EUROPES LEADING EVENT FOR EXPANDING YOUR BUSINESS OVERSEAS
On May 17 and18th Going Global Live and the Foreign Direct Investment Expo returned to ExCeL in London alongside the Business Show for another unmissable international event. Over the two days 3,…
THE SOURCE TRADE SHOW SERVED UP MORE THAN EVER
Next February may seem a long way away…but following on from this year’s successful Source trade show, 75 companies have already booked in for the 2018 show! The show just keeps growing year on …
FANTASTIC LINE UP OF EXHIBITORS FOR SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR AUTUMN
Christmas seems to come earlier each year but as a retailer, it’s good to be organised. So make sure Scotland’s Trade Fair Autumn is firmly in your diary from 17-18th Sept at the SECC, Glasgow…
70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AND OUR ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
You are invited to celebrate our 70th Birthday in style at our Annual Members Day on 21st June 2017 at Fazeley Studios in our hometown of Birmingham, but hurry though, as places are limited to 200…
MEET THE BUYER SUCCESS WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND TILLINGTON GROUP OF GARDEN CENTRES
The Giftware Association and The Tillington Group of Garden Centres had an extremely successful Meet the Buyer day in Brentwood, Essex on 12th May, which is sure to continue into a blossoming relationship…
Join the party...
We are holding our annual AGM and Members' Day on 21st June. It's an opportunity to meet fellow members and the GA team, as well as getting advice from our service providers and attending talks by…
BRITISH ALLIED TRADES FEDERATION AGM
Are you aware that as a member of one of the above Trade Associations you are a member of a wider community, the BATF, which supports your Trade Association giving us a stronger voice to government…
TRADE SHOWS
The London Stationery Show Our presence at the London Stationery Show this year was a great way to make the Giftware Association more visible, as over the course of three days there were many questions…