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The GA and HMCA
The Giftware Association has agreed with HMCA to offer discounted rates for medical plans, dental plan, hospital cash plans, travel plan, and vehicle breakdown products. Are you paying too much for…
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THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH COST OF LIVING SUPPORT FUND Increased high energy and food costs have had a devastating impact on many individuals. In order to try to alleviate some of…
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner
The Crown Jewels on display as the King is Just Around the Corner Brick Lane was a flurry of activity as Juls Dawson’s trade event, Just Around the Corner opened its doors on Wednesday…
Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows
Connect @ Autumn Fair Transforms the Future of Trade Shows Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – …
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International…
Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group launches Licensing for Retail Conference in Partnership with Licensing International · …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens
Spring Fair is Where the Magic Happens Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion, closed on a high with buoyant feedback highlighting the variety…
Trade Shows
Registration for London Stationery Show is live!
Registration for London Stationery Show is live! London Stationery Show is thrilled to announce that registration is now officially open for this year’s event. The 2023 show takes place…
Last chance to enter LaunchPad
Last chance to enter LaunchPad The deadline for entering London Stationery Show’s LaunchPad competition is fast approaching. This is a chance for industry newcomers to exhibit their products…
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM
BUSINESS READINESS FORUM Defra have engaged with Industry, Trade Associations and Compliance Scheme Groups at several events throughout 2022, however, for many attendees this forum was the first …
Trade Shows
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR BUZZES WITH ACTIVITY
SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR BUZZES WITH ACTIVITY Scotland’s Trade Spring Fair saw returning confidence in the market with exhibitors and buyers in an upbeat, positive frame of mind at this …
Trade Shows
Spring Fair Reveals Inspiring Retail Stage Line-Up with 40 Speakers Confirmed
Spring Fair Reveals Inspiring Retail Stage Line-Up with 40 speakers confirmed Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion which returns to the NEC Birmingham…
HGA News
CHSI STITCHES COLLABORATES WITH THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association is proud to announce it is working in collaboration with ICHF Events, the UK’s leading organiser of CHSI Stitches and a portfolio of lifestyle and hobby events, following…
Member News
50 Years of House of Marbles
House of Marbles has been supplying the toy and gift trade with traditional games and toys since 1973, when their founder started making quality wooden board games to sell at local craft fairs. Over…
Member News
Member Spotlight | The Puppet Company
Member Spotlight | The Puppet Company Now in its 22nd year, The Puppet Company has been a key player in the gift and toy world, leading the way with their ethical business practices and showing…
Trade Shows
NATIONAL STATIONERY WEEK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP
NATIONAL STATIONERY WEEK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP Ocean Media Group has announced a collaboration with Sarah Laker, founder and owner of award-winning stationery and gift store, Stationery …
Trade Shows
MODA ANNOUNCES INSPIRATIONAL LINE-UP ON THE CATWALK
MODA ANNOUNCES INSPIRATIONAL LINE-UP ON THE CATWALK The UK’s longest standing fashion trade show Moda, which has become an integral fashion destination at Spring Fair and takes place…
Trade Shows
GREAT ARRAY OF INTERESTING NEW EXHIBITORS SIGN UP FOR SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR IN 10 DAYS
GREAT ARRAY OF INTERESTING NEW EXHIBITORS SIGN UP FOR SCOTLAND’S TRADE FAIR IN 10 DAYS In just over 10 days time, Scotland’s Trade Fair will open its doors on 22 Jan at …
Trade Shows
Visit Just Around The Corner
JUST AROUND THE CORNER JATC offers unique elements such as the only multi-gender Fashion and Lifestyle event held both in Manchester and London, the show has a carefully curated brand mix on offer…
Government and Bank of England
Plastic Packaging Tax
Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12-month period you must register…
Trade Shows
EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, SOURCE HOME & GIFT, PARTNERS WITH TRENDBIBLE ON SUSTAINABILITY PRODUCT…
EUROPE’S NEWEST RESPONSIBLE SOURCING SHOW, SOURCE HOME & GIFT, PARTNERS WITH TRENDBIBLE ON SUSTAINABILITY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT REPORT The new international responsible sourcing show, Source…
Trade Shows
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES ‘INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE’ PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY 2023 SHOW
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES ‘INSPIRING RETAIL STAGE’ PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY 2023 SHOW Spring Fair, the UK's leading wholesale marketplace for home, gift, and fashion, taking place from 5th &…
Member News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - TOUCH AR
Meet Touch Automated Retail and learn more about their Vision for Vending. Can you tell us a bit about your company? Founded in 2008 as a specialist Healthy Vending Company, we grew to recognise…
Member News
MEET METALMOTIF
MetalMotif is a Devon based company founded during the lockdown in 2020 by Corey Evans and Harvey Wilkie when we decided we wanted to begin our own business designing realistic rusted metal garden…
HGA News
MEMBERS BEWARE - SCAM EMAILS
MEMBERS BEWARE – SCAM EMAILS Online Fraud and scams have always been a big problem and it's growing all the time, especially at this time of year when businesses are extremely busy through…