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Home & Gift Association Calls on Prime Minister to Back Independent Retailers, Suppliers and British Manufacturing Industry worth £58.2 billion and supporting over 844,000 jobs urges Government…
Top trends powering the $390bn global licensing industry and how giftware can max the opportunities By Ella Haynes, Brand Licensing Europe event director In less than three months 11,000 European…
The London Home Fragrance Show Makes a Successful Debut with Over 1,000 Industry Visitors The inaugural London Home Fragrance Show has concluded on a high, firmly establishing itself as the UK's …
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR ANNOUNCES JANUARY DATES Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring will return with a spectacular Show at the SEC, Glasgow from 24-26th January 2027, bringing together an outstanding…
GIBSONS SHARES THEIR 2025 IMPACT REPORT Gibsons Games, the Surrey based jigsaw puzzles and games company, are delighted to share their 2025 Impact report. From their Kings Award for Enterprise, to…
AUTUMN FAIR GIVES RETAIL BUYERS THE CHANCE TO WIN £2,000 TO SPEND AT THE SHOW New 'Stock Up On Us' competition aims to help independent retailers invest ahead of the Golden Quarter - &…
Long-Serving Joe Davies Representative Jonathan Brooke to Retire After 22 Years Joe Davies has announced that long-serving Area Representative Jonathan Brooke will retire in January 2027, …
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Growth Guarantee Scheme The Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look …
Gibsons is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with English Heritage, launching with two beautifully designed jigsaw puzzles that celebrate some of England’s most iconic landmarks…
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR APPOINT NEWHALL PUBLISHING TO REIMAGINE OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE AND LITTLE BLACK BOOK New partnership aims to enhance exhibitor marketing opportunities and create a stronger …
THE BATF CHARITY COMMISSION Supporting causes close to our members' hearts. Funding from £500-5000 is available for Giftware Association members and their favourite charities. The…
NEWNESS TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT AUTUMN FAIR AS RETAILERS PREPARE FOR THE GOLDEN QUARTER Autumn Fair is set to deliver its strongest showcase of new products, emerging brands and retail innovation…
Christmas starts long before December - The trends shaping the 2026 festive season When we think about Christmas, most of us picture twinkling lights, festive shop windows and the last-minute rush…
Practical IP Support for Giftware Association Members The giftware market is more competitive than ever. New brands are entering the space at pace, designs are being shared and replicated…
Gardening for Kids and the Royal Entomological Society Launch First-of-its-kind Moon Garden for Insect Week 2026 Gardening for Kids, a small family business specialising in gardening…
Paperlink is excited to share its June launch, bringing fresh new designs for the season ahead. This latest collection introduces two brand-new ranges, Neroli and The Wild Side, as well as new range…
AUTUMN FAIR 2026 LAUNCHES NEW COUNTER TALKS STAGE AS FIRST SPEAKERS REVEALED - New content programme responds directly to the biggest challenges and opportunities facing independent retailers…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th Businesses to start preparations for historic UK-India trade deal worth £4.8bn…
NEW ‘VOICES OF RETAIL’ DATA REVEALS COMMUNITY IS RETAIL’S MOST UNDERUSED GROWTH STRATEGY - Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire reveal why community is becoming independent retail…
The Giftware Association Welcomes Holly Stafford Smith to National Committee The Giftware Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Holly Stafford Smith of GH Stafford to its…
EU Product Safety Regulation - What businesses should consider We recently joined a Department for Business and Trade Business Academy session exploring the evolving landscape of EU product safety…
Going Global Online - Why Localisation Matters More Than Translation We recently joined a Department for Business and Trade Business Academy session exploring how businesses can adapt their websites…
Exclusive Opportunity for Giftware Association Members to Showcase at Shoppe Object New York Four UK brands to win fully funded showcase packages worth £1,750 each The Giftware Association (…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East: 9 June 2026 Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and announcement of new sanctions delivered to Parliament…
