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Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to win £1000 to spend at the February 2025 show. To be in with a chance…
Source Fashion Unveils Keynote Speaker Line-Up for February 2025 Show Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, has announced an inspiring line-up of keynote speakers for …
Announcements From Government New support for Small Business from HMRC HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Huge boost for…
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing? Tariffs are in the news. But what if incoming President Trump imposes tariffs on the type of goods which are purchased by your US customers…
The Benevolent Society Celebrates 100 Years of Charitable Giving with £28k Raised at Christmas Ball The Benevolent Society, the charitable arm of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), …
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK WEEK Register for your free copy at https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, Fashion trade show, has launched…
Sneak Preview - What’s On at Spring Fair 2025 As the UK's leading retail trade event for 75 years, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion buyers and suppliers of all sizes…
SPRING FAIR RE-LAUNCHES THE SUMMERHOUSE AS ‘THE SUMMER HOUSE: HOME, GIFT & LIFESTYLE EDIT’ Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, proudly announces…
Source Home & Gift Collaborates with Insider Trends on Groundbreaking Pet & Garden Retail Trend Report Source Home & Gift, the UK’s leading sourcing show taking place from 2nd &…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
RICH PROGRAMME OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS, KEYNOTE TALKS AND MASTERCLASSES UNVEILED AT SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR With under 7 weeks to go until Scotland’s Trade Fair, the programme of talks and…
Other Cards Say They Care. Ours Prove It. What if a greeting card could do more? Not just say something, but actually change lives? This is what inspired Brilliantly Brave, the purpose-driven greeting…
HERE WE GO AGAIN... Jopin in for our second weekend of Black Friday deals to take advantage of, especially as we have extended the awards until the 9th of December. This is your final chance to secure…
Spring Fair Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Launch of Signature Fragrance ‘Heritage 75’ Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, is proud to announce the…
REGISTRATION IS LIVE FOR SOURCE HOME & GIFT Leading UK sourcing show, Source Home & Gift, will be returning to the NEC Birmingham from the 2nd – 5th February 2025, and you can…
The countdown continues, but there is good news for those who thought they missed their chance! The deadline to enter the Gift of the Year Awards 2025 has been extended to Monday 9th December 2024…
SPRING FAIR SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE BEST BELLWETHERS Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has…
Our latest shipping and containers report, in partnership with Drewry: A surprising twist in the global container market saga? Drewry’s November update reveals unexpected developments…
BillyChip® Reveals Christmas Fundraising Project with Graffiti Artist InkieLimited Edition ‘Soap with Hope’ Commissioned by The Somerset Toiletry Company Inkie (centre) with Jack …
SPRING FAIR TO EXPAND FASHION SECTOR WITH ADDITION OF PURE Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, today announced an exciting expansion of Spring Fair, with the addition of Pure from…
SOURCE LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SOURCE’ Source, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing shows for fashion, home, gift, and garden, has launched a new series of newsletters as part…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Smarter regulation: UK product safety review We’re inviting views on the long-term approach to product safety, and how to ensure that the regulatory…
SPRING FAIR 2025 LAUNCHES THE LICENSING LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FABACUS AND LICENSING INTERNATIONAL Spring Fair, the UK’s leading home, gift, and fashion trade show, proudly announces the launch…
Last Chance to Secure Tickets to The Benevolent Society Ball The Benevolent Society, the charitable arm of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), will celebrate its 100th anniversary…
