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Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets
Joe Davies Acquires East West Brand, Stock and Assets Manchester based importer Joe Davies has acquired the brand, stock and assets of Hemel based importer East West (Europe) Limited. East West specialised…
Member News
INSIEM LIVE TAKEAWAYS
Thank you for such a FAB IG live last week, to our interviewees, Kathy Chillistone and Ross Bearman for sharing their business stories, and the corporate gift opportunity from their perspective. &…
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AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES GIFT OF THE YEAR WINNER’S PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 7th September, has announced that the September…
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Instagram live with Insiem tomorrow at 1 pm
Here is a reminder Insiem Corporate's next Instagram Live will take place TOMORROW, Thursday 18th August at 1pm BST, on Insiem's Instagram page here. We are honoured to be joined by Kathy Chillistone…
Trade Shows
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCATION HAS PARTNERED WITH AUTUMN FAIR
We are proud to partner with Autumn Fair 4-7th September 2022, NEC Birmingham! The destination for retailers to source all things home, gift, fashion and sourcing. Autumn …
Member News
Nottinghamshire based Aerospace Engineer Named among Most Promising Young Greetings Card Designers
Nottinghamshire-based Aerospace Engineer Named among Most Promising Young Greetings Card Designers Photo by Emma Kimberley Aerospace engineer Nicole Elders has been named as a finalist for one of…
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IMPORTANT BORDER UPDATES – CLOSURE AND POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION
IMPORTANT BORDER UPDATES – CLOSURE AND POTENTIAL STRIKE ACTION Photo by Andy Li on Unsplash The Giftware Association is aware of the potential strike action at some Inland Border…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES DESIGN & SOURCE GLOBAL LINE-UP
From 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair’s Design & Source sector will bring the international sourcing market to the UK with a spotlight on ethical and sustainable…
Trade Shows
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances…
Trade Shows
BLE announces ‘Barbie x Fashion’ day one keynote delivered by Mattel President and COO Richard Dickson
Barbie – the ultimate fashion collaborator, pop culture icon, muse, social media influencer, diversity and inclusion advocate and licensing legend – will be the star of BLE’s day…
Member News
Excitement As Personalised Gift Shop Announces Opening In Lancashire
The owner of a popular online gift shop has announced she is due to open her first ever in-person store in Ormskirk this August. Local resident Michelle Henriksen, who has owned an online gifting…
Government and Bank of England
BEIS GOVERNMENT UPDATE
Please see below today’s updates, which may be relevant for your businesses/members, and supply chains. Sending post or a parcel abroad: First published. Import VAT and Customs Duty on gifts…
Trade Shows
AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCES POWER OF ONE® PARTNERSHIP WITH PRODUCTS OF CHANGE
Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 7th September, has announced it is partnering…
Member News
Fizz partners with Magic Light to bring baby gifting from the Gruffalo to Primark
Fizz partners with Magic Light to bring baby gifting from the Gruffalo to Primark Brighton-based, Fizz Creations, has partnered with licensor Magic Light Pictures to bring the classic character…
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THE GA CHAMPIONS HELP TO GROW: DIGITAL
THE GA CHAMPIONS HELP TO GROW: DIGITAL As you know, we work closely with government departments to bring you new trade and business growth opportunities. Help to Grow: Digital is a government backed…
SUE URE COLOUR LINE EDITION
Sue Ure Maison is delighted to announce the arrival of the new Colour-line edition of the Ambit collection of mugs and beakers. A supremely chic collection in black and white porcelain is now available…
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances, Van Gogh…
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands
Brand Licensing Europe: The place to discover amazing brands Branded gifts are huge business. Think Miffy back-to-school kit, Schitt’s Creek candles and Billie Faiers home fragrances, Van Gogh…
Member News
THE SARAH HURLEY ACADEMY HAS LAUNCHED
The Sarah Hurley Academy has LAUNCHED! Here is what you need to know... The first thing to do is join our mailing list which will get you access to everything first and keep you…
Trade Shows
Brand Licensing Europe’s online platform opens today
Brand Licensing Europe’s online platform opens today as over 180 exhibiting companies are confirmed, and host of retailers and manufacturers pre-register to attend · …
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GIFT OF THE YEAR NOW OPEN
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2023 NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES Gift of the Year 2023 is now open for entries! Do your products have what it takes to succeed over the competition to be crowned a category winner, The …