Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR 2024 ELEVATES ITS GIFTING GAME
The UK’s largest retail marketplace for Home, Gift & Fashion, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham offering retailers the opportunity to elevate their …
News & Articles
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Member News
Retail Huddle Live Event
Are you a busy product business founder or independent retailer who recognises the value of networking within your industry to stay informed about current trends, market insights, and effective retail…
GA News
Thoughts of a CEO | Investing in People
Thoughts of a CEO | Investing In People As the CEO of The Giftware Association, I find myself in a unique position at the nexus of policy-making and the everyday realities of running giftware…
Member News
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first-year subscription…
Member News
The Somerset Toiletry Co. Marks 25 Years with 25 Acts of Kindness
The Somerset Toiletry Co. Marks 25 Years with 25 Acts of Kindness In 2024, The Somerset Toiletry Co. proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, commemorating a successful quarter-century…
Member News
Hi! We’re CREOATE
Hi! We’re CREOATE, a wholesale marketplace where independent retailers source wholesale directly from independent brands of all shapes and sizes. Who buys and sells through CREOATE? …
Trade Shows
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024 As the UK’s largest retail marketplace hosted in the second half of the year, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham…
GA News
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will host their…
Member News
What is a PIM? And how to choose the right one for your business.
PIM (Product Information Management) is a vital tool that stands at the heart of modern commerce, ensuring product data is accurate, consistent, and easily accessible. Whether you’re a small…
GA News
Grow your Business in 2024 with Central Finance
Grow your business in 2024. Are you an SME looking grow your business in 2024? Are you interested in finding out some of the financial tools available to your business to supercharge your growth …
Trade Shows
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1984, MFS is a wholly owned subsidiary …
GA News
No Smokescreens, just Facts.
Another Financial Year is fast rolling around to the end of one, and the beginning of another. There is a lot to review but, you may fall into three categories: You already have a reliable Financial…
GA News
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event The second Women In Gifts conference, organised by The Giftware Association, was held at The Giftware…
GA News
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION x PRODUCT GURU
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND PRODUCT GURU COLLABORATION The Giftware Association and Product Guru are to join forces to offer a fantastic incentive to members of The GA with their mini- huddle events…
Government
BUDGET 2024 UPDATE
BUDGET 2024 UPDATE Understanding the implications of the budget is crucial for our members and the wider SME community in the UK. Now that the announcements have been made, I would like to…
Trade Shows
What to expect at Farm Shop & Deli Show 2024!
Farm Shop & Deli Show joins Food & Drink Expo, The Restaurant Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show to bring together the very best of the grocery, specialist retail, wholesale…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SHOW FLOOR TO YOUR SHOP WINDOW’ CAMPAIGN
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SHOW FLOOR TO YOUR SHOP WINDOW’ CAMPAIGN Autumn Fair, UK retail’s inspirational shopping destination for Home, Gift and Fashion…
GA News
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCE NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE Spring & Autumn Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade shows for Home, Gift and …
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR & THE FUTURE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON RETAIL DESIGN FOR A BETTER FUTURE
SPRING FAIR & THE FUTURE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON RETAIL DESIGN FOR A BETTER FUTURE Spring Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, partnered…
Member News
Mad Beauty Unveils Spectacular SS24 Collection!
With boundless enthusiasm, Mad Beauty is entering Spring/Summer season with multitude of captivating collaborations and collections destined to surprise and delight. Mad Beauty’s Creative Director…
Awards
Gift of the Year Finalists Announced
Gift of the Year 2024 Finalists Announcement The Finalists are here for our Gift of the Year 2024 awards, and after a hugely successful live Judging Event at Spring Fair, the news the home …
Government
Government Update - Borders, Customs, and Goods Movement
Borders, Customs, and Goods Movement The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 This page contains the Border Target Operating Model, our final plans for a new approach to importing goods into…
Member News
Retail ROAR: Ignite Your Business in 2024 with the Ultimate Free Summit!
Retail ROAR: Ignite Your Business in 2024 with the Ultimate Free Summit! Are you ready to elevate your retail game and kickstart your business in 2024? Look no further! Retail ROAR is calling…
Trade Shows
SCOOP CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT AUTUMN/WINTER 24 SEASON
SCOOP CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT AUTUMN/WINTER 24 SEASON “IT’S NOT ABOUT FOOTFALL, IT’S ABOUT THE QUALITY” Scoop closed its doors today celebrating a triumphant Autumn…