INCREASE YOUR BRAND AWARENESS ONLINE
The GiftwareAssociation is proud to promote a special event organised by CHSI stitches about increasing your brand awareness online. This is one of the best visual learning opportunities you'll have…
News & Articles
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CHANGES TO FLAT RATE VAT SCHEME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Pre April position The Flat Rate VAT Scheme (FRS) was set up by HMRC as a means to simplify and reduce the costs of compliance for small businesses. This meant that such businesses could apply a …
FAIR FX AND THE GA PARTNERSHIP
FairFX are one of the UK's leading foreign exchange providers and can provide your business with a wealth of experience and expertise to circumnavigate the foreign exchange markets. So whether…
FORAGE FOR THE BEST PRODUCE AT THE FOOD AND DRINK TRADE SHOW
The Food & Drink Trade Show showcases a unique mix of inspirational speciality food & drink products, from a wide range of exhibitors; from the small and regional, to those who trade throughout…
TRADE SHOWS
TRADE SHOWS SPRING FAIR The Giftware Association unveiled their new stand in style at this year’s Spring Fair. Featuring their new branding and the stylish new colour scheme, the stand in Hall 4 …
GOING GLOBAL LIVE 2017
T The Giftware Association are proud to be partnered with Going Global May 2017. Returning to the ExCeL London on the 17th & 18th May 2017, Going Global is Europe's leading event for businesses…
BUY-FROM SHROPSHIRE INITIATIVE
One of the Giftware Association’s newest members is a company that we feel we are very aligned with. Buy From support small independent businesses, but they also connect customers to the enormous…
THE GA AND THE GENESIS INITIATIVE
Sarah Ward, chief executive of the Giftware Association, was exclusively invited to attend the Bank of England’s Genesis Initiative meeting. The meeting at the prestigious Bank of England buildings…
UK NAMED POPULAR DESTINATION FOR RETAIL EXPANSION
In a month where footfall has increased for two consecutive weeks (the first time this year), other good news for retailers is that the UK has been named most popular destination for retailer expansion…
MEET THE BUYER WITH THE TILLINGTON GROUP
The Giftware Association has been inundated with applications from members and non-members with our first Meet the Buyer event of the year with the Tillington Group. Simone Rose, business development…
THE GA NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
The Giftware Association had its first National Committee meeting of the year in March. The National Committee is a group of industry professions and key players from all aspects of our membership…
ARTICLE 50 - WHAT DOES IT MEAN
The latest major news in the Brexit timeline was the historic triggering of Article 50 yesterday, Wednesday 29th March. This latest act means that in two years’ time, and many negotiations later, …
NATIONAL STATIONERY WEEK - STATIONERY SET TO RULE THE HIGH STREET
<!-- --> Stationery set to rule the high street! Posted by National Stationery Week The organisers of National Stationery Week have today announced the launch of a retailer stationery…
BUSINESS RATE CONCERNS
CYBER CRIME - ARE YOU PROTECTED?
As cybercrime is ever on the increase, it has become increasingly important for ALL businesses to be prepared if it were ever to happen to them, In an environment where attacks are more commonplace…
CALL FOR ENTRIES MADE LONDON
MADE LONDON – Marylebone has established itself as the must visit fair for those interested in buying contemporary craft and design. Visitors love the stunning venue and the exceptional quality and…
ARTICLE 50 - WHAT DOES IT MEAN
The latest major news in the Brexit timeline was the historic triggering of Article 50 yesterday, Wednesday 29th March. This latest act means that in two years’ time, and many negotiations later…
Handmade at Kew: The International Contemporary Craft Event - 6 – 9 Oct 2016 | Royal Botanic Gardens, …
Following on from last year’s success, Handmade in Britain returned to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for the second edition of the four day craft spectacular, Handmade at Kew. Housed in an elegant…
INVITATION - Webinar on ECHA draft Guidance on "articles in prolonged skin contact" - nickel restriction
View this email in your browser INVITATION Nickel Institute webinar on ECHA draft Guidance on "articles in prolonged skin contact" - nickel restriction March 29, 2017 15:30-17…
ARE YOU PROTECTED?
Copywatch protection is available to all members of the Giftware Association. This vital service protects member companies, their designs, and their products, from imitations that could threaten …
JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED FOR 2017 STATIONERY AWARDS
The London Stationery Show is delighted to announce that all entries to this year’s Stationery Awards will be reviewed by a top panel of leading buyers from retailers across the stationery industry…
GOING GLOBAL LIVE 2017
The Giftware Association are proud to be partnered with Going Global May 2017. Returning to the ExCeL London on the 17th & 18th May 2017, Going Global is Europe's leading event for businesses…
FIND OUT ABOUT THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS ‘LOOK’ AND MORE!
Trend forecasters Scarlet Opus will be back at this year’s London Stationery Show to share their key trend selections for the stationery market for Christmas 2017 and Spring Summer 2018. [gallery…
INVESTOR AND EXPORTER ISSUES UPDATE
The Investor and Exporter Policy Team’s summary of the key national policy announcements from Spring Budget 2017 which are of relevance to exporters and investors. State of the economy Last year, …