Government and Bank of England
Government Updates
Government Updates Please see the below updates that may be pertinent for your business/members and supply chains. UKCA/ CE DBT CE Recognition Announcement Parliamentary update given on 24 …
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Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES CONTENT SCHEDULE FOR NEW MASTERCLASS STUDIO
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES CONTENT SCHEDULE FOR NEW MASTERCLASS STUDIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TIKTOK SHOP https://www.springfair.com/stage-programme The next edition of Spring Fair, taking place 4…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES CONTENT SCHEDULE FOR NEW MASTERCLASS STUDIO
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES CONTENT SCHEDULE FOR NEW MASTERCLASS STUDIO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TIKTOK SHOP https://www.springfair.com/stage-programme The next edition of Spring Fair, taking place 4…
GA News
Tilnar Art Brand New Products 2024
We are witnessing an upward trend and surge in demand for eco-friendly, sustainable, and environmentally conscious products which is driving an increase in the popularity of green and neutral hues…
MODA SHAPES THE FASHION LANDSCAPE
MODA SHAPES THE FASHION LANDSCAPE As the trusted fashion destination within Spring Fair, Moda is now one of the UK’s longest-standing fashion trade shows. With its next edition only …
Member News
Joe Davies Appointed as Read My Lips Distributor to Independent Retail
Joe Davies has been appointed by Amber House as exclusive distributor for the Read My Lips brand of licensed Lip Balms across independent retail. The full collection of Read My Lips, featuring…
Awards
Birth Tree Bracelets - Gift of the Year Shortlisted
We are thrilled to announce our new Birth Tree Bracelet Cards have been shortlisted for The Gift of the Year Awards 2024 Introducing our new handmade Birth Tree sterling silver bracelet cards. A …
Trade Shows
JUST 10 DAYS TO GO UNTIL SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR
JUST 10 DAYS TO GO UNTIL SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR Choice, creativity and innovation are the recurring themes at Scotland’s Trade Fair, a mere 10 days away at the SEC, Glasgow…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR REVEALS THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONTENT FOR ITS NEW TREND TALKS STAGE
SPRING FAIR REVEALS THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONTENT FOR ITS NEW TREND TALKS STAGE The next edition of Spring Fair, taking place 4-7 February 2024, will bring three insightful content stages with the latest…
Awards
Gift of the Year 2024 Shortlist Announced
SHORTLIST UNVEILED FOR GIFT OF THE YEAR 2024 We are excited to announce the shortlist for the prestigious Gift of the Year Awards 2024. This annual event celebrates innovation, creativity, …
Trade Shows
White Label Expo
White Label World Expo, 27th & 28th February 2024 - ExCeL London UK’s leading and most influential event dedicated to white and private label professionals, online sellers…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK ON 2nd JANUARY
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK ON 2nd JANUARY Register for your free copy at https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE PROGRAMME
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE PROGRAMME Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse, and trend led marketplace for home, gift, fashion and everyday, and retail’s definitive wholesale…
Member News
Over half of small business owners say they’ll be working on Christmas Day
Over half of small business owners say they’ll be working on Christmas Day Forget feasting on turkey and kicking back on the sofa scoffing Quality Street, over half of small business…
GA News
Suez Canal Update
Suez Canal Update Major shipping companies worldwide have halted all journeys through the Red Sea in response to a surge in attacks. The decision has been made by the biggest shipping lines to prioritise…
Charities
The Benevolent Society Ball 2023
The Benevolent Society Ball 2023 A highlight of the industry’s festive calendar, the annual Benevolent Society Christmas Ball took place on 7th December at Birmingham’s prestigious Grand…
Trade Shows
PURE LONDON JOINS FORCES WITH ICEX, THE ASSOCIATION FEDCON AND FICE TO SHOWCASE SPANISH FASHION
PURE LONDON JOINS FORCES WITH ICEX, THE ASSOCIATION FEDCON AND FICE TO SHOWCASE SPANISH FASHION The inaugural combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, at Olympia London…
Member News
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of The Giftware Association
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…
Sustainability
Gibsons Games Achieves B Corp Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Social and Environmental Responsibility
Gibsons Games, the family owned, independent jigsaw puzzle and board games company, announced today that it has achieved B Corp certification meaning the company is now part of a global community…
Awards
FOUR DAYS TO GO...
FOUR DAYS LEFT TO ENTER GIFT OF THE YEAR As you would have hopefully seen, our Gift of the Year 2024 awards closes for entries this Friday at Midnight, so this is your last week to get your amazing…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES #SBS SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY WINNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEO PAPHITIS
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES #SBS SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY WINNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEO PAPHITIS Spring Fair, the UK’s most popular, diverse and trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion and …
Member News
Talking Tables are very proud to have won our first major sustainability award
Talking Tables are very proud to have won our first major sustainability award Talking Tables are very proud to have won our first major sustainability award earlier this month, especially as the…
Trade Shows
HELLO AGAIN! SPRING FAIR WELCOMES BACK HUNDREDS OF RETURNING BRANDS
HELLO AGAIN - SPRING FAIR WELCOMES BACK HUNDREDS OF RETURNING BRANDS Registration is Live https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration Registration is now live for Spring Fair, the UK's most popular…
Awards
MORE TIME TO ENTER YOUR GREAT PRODUCTS AND FINISH YOUR ENTRIES
MORE TIME TO ENTER YOUR GREAT PRODUCTS AND FINISH YOUR ENTRIES In response to overwhelming demand and accommodating last-minute entrants for brands to complete their entries, the Gift of the Year…