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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…
The Eden Collections to Showcase at Spring Fair 2025’s Theo Paphitis Small Business Village Birmingham, 2nd-5th February 2025 – The Eden Collections, a British wellness and lifestyle …
Gift of the Year - One Month To Go The Gift of the Year awards are the most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent, and brands in our industry. The…
WIN A 2-NIGHT STAY AT SPRING FAIR! Spring Fair, the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion retail trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched…
As the year draws to a close, join us for The GA’s Women in Gifts Christmas Social on Friday 22nd November 2024, where we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in the gift industry…
Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty: A CFO's Guide to FX Risk Management In today's volatile global landscape, Chief Financial Officers face an increasingly complex set of challenges. Among these…
Celebrating 60 years of Giving & Living As we head towards this milestone 60th anniversary for Giving & Living on 12- 14 January 2025, at Westpoint, Exeter, we catch up with some of our long…
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES ITS 75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION IS ALMOST SOLD OUT Registration is live for the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, Spring Fair, which is on track to …
SPRING FAIR INVITES YOU TO SHARE YOUR STORIES Spring Fair, the UK’s largest home, gift, fashion trade show which celebrates its 75th anniversary on the 2nd – 5th February 2025 …
We’re celebrating The Benevolent Society’s 100th anniversary in 2024 and would love for you to join in with our celebrations! Final tickets remaining for our Christmas Ball at the Grand…
Employment Rights Bill Impact Assessment The Government has published a comprehensive package of analysis on the impact of the Employment Rights Bill. This is based on the best available evidence…
STRONG SUMMER SALES IN SCOTLAND INDICATES POSITIVE INDEPENDENT RETAIL FORECAST Independent retailers across Scotland are generally reporting solid sales for 2024 following a summer of plentiful visitors…
STRONG SUMMER SALES IN SCOTLAND INDICATES POSITIVE INDEPENDENT RETAIL FORECAST Independent retailers across Scotland are generally reporting solid sales for 2024 following a summer of plentiful visitors…
SPRING FAIR LAUNCHES 75TH ANNIVERSARY ‘RETAIL INSIGHTS’ PODCAST SERIES WITH JEFF BANKS CBE Sign up to receive the Retail Insights Podcast at Inside Retail | Articles, Videos & On …
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE: Diwali Gift Guide Blog on Retail Huddle Retail Huddle are putting together a blog focused on the increasing presence of cultural products in mainstream retailers and the…
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…
Please see updates below with publication dates, that may be pertinent for your business/members and supply chain partners. UK to bring global AI developers together ahead of AI Action Summit…
SPRING FAIR 2025 ANNOUNCES #SBS SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY WINNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEO PAPHITIS Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive home, gift, fashion tradeshow which celebrates its 75th anniversary…
Walk the Coastal Path at Giving & Living With its prime location at Westpoint in Exeter, Giving & Living is renowned for being the leading show in the UK for coastal gifts and souvenirs, …
AUTUMN FAIR REVEALS TOP TRENDS FROM THE SHOW Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading seasonal trade event for Home, Gift, and Fashion, has revealed the top trends that will make their way from the show…
