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Introducing Incredible Socks
Who says socks have to be boring? Certainly not us. Meet Incredible Socks, the award-winning Irish brand on a mission to bring colour, personality and a whole lot of feel-good energy to the world…
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Member News
Colvanbridge Ltd: Smarter International Shipping with Bonded Warehousing
Member News Colvanbridge Ltd: Making International Shipping Work Smarter with Bonded Warehousing Meet our newest member, helping businesses navigate international trade, manage import costs and keep…
HGA News
HGA UNWRAPPED | Friday Home & Gift Industry Round-Up | 23 October 2026
The Friday Home & Gift Industry Round-Up HGA UNWRAPPED Your weekly look at what's happening across retail, home, gift and everything in between. Friday 23 October 2026 Put…
Trade Shows
Spring & Autumn Fair Launches New ‘Inside Retail’ Podcast, Bringing 24/7 Retail Insight to the Industry
New fortnightly podcast brings together retail leaders, buyers and experts to explore the issues, trends and opportunities shaping the future of retail. Spring & Autumn Fair has re-launched Inside…
Member News
Steel & Barnett: A Wholesale-First Approach to Men’s Jewellery
Founded in Bruges in 2017 by Yoshi Verbrugge and Steffie Maene, Steel & Barnett has been a wholesale-first brand from day one. The company launched without an online store, and independent retailers…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR 2027 REVEALS FIRST SPEAKERS FOR THE HEART OF RETAIL STAGE AS NEW TOPICS SET THE AGENDA FOR RETAIL’S FUTURE…
Debenhams CEO Dan Finley, Blue Diamond’s Alan Roper, Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones CBE, British Retail Consortium Chief Executive Helen Dickinson, and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis…
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Spice Kitchen: Turning a Passion into a Paycheque with Tim Campbell
Member News | Spice Kitchen in the Spotlight Spice Kitchen: Turning a Passion into a Paycheque with Tim Campbell From a Christmas Day conversation to the shelves of some of Britain's best-known retailers…
HGA Takeaway
UK–India Free Trade Agreement: How to Register and Claim Preferential Tariffs
HGA Takeaway | International Trade UK–India Free Trade Agreement: How to Register and Claim Preferential Tariffs The UK–India trade agreement is now in force, opening up new opportunities…
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Creek Lifestyle: Thoughtful Design, British Manufacturing and a Passion for Giving Back
Member News | Creek Lifestyle Creek Lifestyle: Thoughtful Design, British Manufacturing and a Passion for Giving Back Discover the story behind the Norfolk lifestyle brand bringing creativity, craftsmanship…
Member News
The English Soap Company Celebrates B Corp Certification
Member News The English Soap Company Celebrates B Corp Certification A proud milestone for the family run East Sussex business, as it joins a global community committed to making a positive difference…
Member News
Woodvale Studios Brings JOY to Gifting with Stunning Debut Collection
Member News | October 2026 Woodvale Studios Brings JOY to Gifting with a Beautiful Debut Collection Bold stripes, exquisite florals and gorgeous gold details make this new stationery and gifting …
HGA Takeaway
Growing in the GCC: A Practical Guide for UK Home & Gift Brands
HGA Takeaway | International Growth Growing in the GCC: A Practical Guide for UK Home & Gift Brands The Gulf offers exciting opportunities for British brands, but success isn't as simple as launching…
HGA Takeaway
Letters of Credit: How to Get Paid When Trading Internationally
HGA Takeaway | International Trade Letters of Credit: How to Get Paid When Trading Internationally Selling overseas can open up exciting opportunities, but how do you protect yourself when you're…
HGA Takeaway
Selling Food & Drink into the US: Opportunity, Retail and FDA Compliance
HGA Takeaway | International Growth Selling Food & Drink into the US: Opportunity, Retail and FDA Compliance The US offers huge potential for British food and drink brands, but success takes …
HGA News
Home & Gift Association Industry Champions
Home & Gift Association Industry Champions put regulation and business growth at top of the sector agenda Industry leaders identify regulatory complexity as a key barrier to growth as HGA…
Member News
Jess & Lou Celebrate 10 Years with 200 New Products for AW26
Member News | Autumn/Winter 2026 Jess & Lou Celebrate 10 Years with 200 New Products From cosy socks to matching winter accessories, discover the colourful new collection designed with independent…
HGA Takeaway
How to Make Faire Work Harder for Your Business
HGA Takeaway | Wholesale Growth How to Make Faire Work Harder for Your Business From improving your product listings and attracting new stockists to increasing repeat orders and protecting your profit…
HGA Takeaway
EUDR Explained: What UK Home & Gift Businesses Need to Know About Selling into Europe
HGA Takeaway | International Trade EUDR Explained: What UK Home & Gift Businesses Need to Know About Selling into Europe New EU deforestation rules are changing the requirements for certain products…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR 2027 REGISTRATION OPENS
SPRING FAIR 2027 REGISTRATION OPENS: THE UK RETAIL INDUSTRY’S BIGGEST ANNUAL BUYING SHOW RETURNS TO BIRMINGHAM Retail’s biggest names, 1,500+ brands, 130+ speakers and five new content…
Trade Shows
Brand Licensing Europe continues to break records with 20% uplift in exhibitor numbers
Brand Licensing Europe continues to break records with 20% uplift in exhibitor numbers Brand Licensing Europe – sponsored by Licensing International - continues to break records. 325 exhibitors…
HGA Takeaway
Building Your First Board: Why Good Governance Isn't Just for Big Businesses
HGA Takeaway Building Your First Board: Why Good Governance Isn't Just for Big Businesses A good board shouldn't add layers of bureaucracy. Done properly, it can give founders better decisions, greater…
HGA Takeaway
Winning in India: Choosing the Right Route to Market and Partners
HGA Takeaway Winning in India: Choosing the Right Route to Market and Partners India presents a huge opportunity for UK brands, but success isn't simply about finding a distributor and hoping for…
HGA Takeaway
US Tax Made Simple: What UK Businesses Need to Know
HGA Takeaway US Tax Made Simple: What UK Businesses Need to Know Thinking about selling, hiring, holding stock or setting up a business in the US? Here's a practical introduction to some of the tax…
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Employment Rights Act Changes: What Employers Need to Know
HGA Takeaway Employment Rights Act Changes: What Employers Need to Know From longer tribunal time limits and stronger harassment protections to major changes around unfair dismissal, probation periods…