BUSINESS RATE CONCERNS
With the recent news of business rates continuing to rise, the Chancellor Phillip Hammond has said he will listen to concerns, but was not committing to a change in policy anytime soon. Business …
News & Articles
Read the most up-to-date news our industry has to offer
We work closely with our members, services providers and trade press to bring you the latest updates to our industry.
Designed to inspire, inform and educate, our news section covers everything from our members' success stories to our events, from the lastest industry news and updates through to government information directly related to our industry.
We pride ourselves on being in the know when it comes to helping your business save money, make money and save time.
HOW OUR ADVICE LINE CAN HELP YOU...
What is it? The Trade Association Business Support Service offers members easy access to a service that can help you deal with key issues you may encounter in day-to-day business, i.e HR and employment…
LSA INTERNATIONAL - SPRING / SUMMER 2017
SPRING | SUMMER 2017 Our latest collections are characterised by tactile combinations of mouthblown glass, natural wood and leather – complemented by coloured, textured and iridescent finishes. Form…
CHIP AND PIN SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCED AS THE GA'S EXCLUSIVE CARD PAYMENTS PARTNER
Chip & PIN Solutions announced as The Giftware Association exclusive Card Payments Partner Chip & PIN Solutions, the UK’s leading provider of card payment solutions, has been announced…
Trade Show Tips
Trade Show Tips
With the Trade Shows up and down the country well and truly in full swing, The Giftware Association is proud to go out and about to meet so many of our members who are exhibiting and see how they…
Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit within the UK pavilion at the hugely popular Hong Kong Gift & Premium Fair 27-30 April 2017. Grants of £2500 may be available for eligible companies There…
GIFTAG - 'MADE IN BRITAIN' HOME AND GIFT FAIR LAUNCHED FOR LONDON 2017
Giftag- Sunday 10th to Tuesday 12th September - The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 A brand-new home and gift fair for London, Giftag will offer the discerning retail buyer the opportunity…
REACH A NEW MARKET AT AN AFFORDABLE TRADE SHOW
We would like to introduce a fantastic opportunity to meet over 3,500 speciality retail buyers at The Farm Shop & Deli Show, who have just partnered with us at The Giftware Association…
Meet the Buyer: Tillington Group
We are excited to announce our ‘Meet The Buyer’ events, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your products to a team of buyers from The Tillington Group of Garden Centres. The event will…
YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS IN THE SOUTH
The Hotel, Catering & Retail Show takes place on Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th March, at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). New to the Hotel, Catering & Retail Show this year…
NICKEL RESTRICTIONS IN GIFTWARE
ECHA call for comments on draft Guidance on “articles in prolonged skin contact” – Nickel restriction (REACH) – Draft guidance list of articles in the scope of the restriction We would like to draw…
IMPORTING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FROM OUTSIDE THE EU
CHANGE IN DUTY RATE ON CERTAIN ARTICLES At the end of 2016, the European Commission passed a Regulation (2016/2222) introducing new guidance on the interpretation of the term “articles for Christmas…
ARE YOU LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR COMPANY GLOBALLY?
Having been at Spring Fair and spoken to a fair few companies it has become apparent that a lot of companies out there don't know where to start or how to make the next step into the global market…
THE GIFT OF THE YEAR WINNERS REVEALED...
After many months of building excitement and anticipation through the various stages of the competition, The Giftware Association is excited to finally announce the winners of the highly acclaimed…
Your Questions Answered...
Your Questions Answered...
This year at Spring Fair the Giftware Association would like to invite you to meet our service providers. The companies that are in our vast network to help you achieve your goals, resolve…
Trade Shows
TRADE FAIRS The Giftware Association has already seen a busy start to 2017; we have been out and about visiting our members at Trade Shows up and down the country in January, and we are also very…
Shirley Frost
[gallery ids="256,260,85" size="medium"]PEOPLE: SHIRLEY FROSTShirley Frost, the founder of DesignGAP, definitely has design running through her veins, and it shows with her passion for its contemporary…
New Service for Giftware Association Members
One of the GA’s newest services and benefits for its members is an exciting new addition that we don’t want to fly under the radar, as it will be an immense help to you and your business. …
Lobster Homeware on TV
A “brilliant idea” from Giftware Association chief executive Sarah Ward has resulted in GA member Lobster Homeware being featured in a television series that will be shown around the world…
High Street Footfall
For all bricks and mortar retailers out there we have some good news about footfall. December 2016 has seen a rise in footfall for the first time in five years, according to statistics from Springboard…
Website Launch
After months of hard work, we are delighted to officially announce the launch of our new website. You can find us here: www.ga-uk.org. Our goal with the new website is to provide visitors with an…
Brexit Update
Once again the clarity around Brexit is clouded, after the recent Supreme Court ruling last week, dismissing the government’s appeal against the landmark case back in November, meaning Parliament…