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A new grant has launched to upskill SME employees As we embark on the road to recovery following the impact of the pandemic and Brexit on the national economy, we are delighted to announce that a…
In this episode we welcome Julie and Karin from Hyve Group, the company behind some of the world's biggest events and trade shows, including landmarks of the gift industry, Spring & Autumn Fair…
Already a huge success for over five years at its partner show in Las Vegas, USA – Autumn Fair is now bringing the Curated Meetings service to the UK; introducing pre-qualified and vetted premium…
Please see below today’s updates from the government, which may be relevant for your businesses and supply chains. Reservations Tool BEIS has created a Reservations Tool to support businesses who…
Autumn Fair has partnered once again with Theo Paphitis’ #SBS Small Business Sunday to bring back the #SBS Pavilion to Autumn Fair 2021 and is delighted to announce the six winners of this year’s…
To align with Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham, Moda will now open its doors on 5th-8th September 2021 allowing buyers to experience the all-encompassing fashion and retail destination for a whole…
Clarion Events is pleased to announce that following detailed discussions with the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Public Health Bodies and Harrogate Convention Centre, the Home …
Now that the UK has left the EU, the UK intends to use its regulatory freedom to decide its future exhaustion of intellectual property rights regime. Intellectual property (‘IP’) refers to creations…
In light of the Government’s latest announcement delaying the end of restrictions in England and a subsequent briefing from Westminster advising against travel in and out of Birmingham, the organisers…
According to findings from Roland DG, the UK personalised gift market is set to reach GBP1bn by 2022. World leading commercial print and promotional gift brand, Roland DG, commissioned Censuswide…
As you may be aware the EU Regulation on Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products 2019/1020, comes into effect on 16 July 2021. For as long as the NI Protocol is in place, these rules …
Lorna Gilbert The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is now less than two weeks away from the launch of BCTF Online 2021, which will run from June 27 – July 1 and is unaffected by any changes to the…
Following the government announcement on 14th June, 2021, Home & Gift Buyers' Festival organiser Clarion Events has confirmed the show will be going ahead as planned in July. Co-located with …
Following the government announcement on 14th June, 2021, Home & Gift Buyers' Festival organiser Clarion Events has confirmed the show will be going ahead as planned in July. Co-located with …
Since launching in May, the Spring & Autumn Fair Online Marketplace has seen astonishing growth and response with the first trade taking pace within 48 hours of going live. The Online …
Image Credit: Abdulquadri Kunle Ayankoso In 2017 generation Z entered the workplace. For the first time there were five generations side by side as customers and in the workplace. How does this influence…
Photo by Agenlaku Indonesia on Unsplash The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce is holding a webinar on “German Packaging Law: New Regulations Wrapped Up” on 8 July 2021. …
The Giftware Association hosted its online AGM on the 10th June. The only resolution to be passed was approving the last year accounts, which were approved by Proxy Vote. Please see the Yearly Chairman…
The Giftware Associations podcast which celebrates the home and gift industry from suppliers to retailers to key industry experts and everyone else in between is delighted to be featured in a top…
Hot topics & speakers announced for Farm Shop & Deli Show Farm Shop & Deli Show doors open next month 5 – 7 July at the NEC, Birmingham. Bringing you a line-up of seriously great products…
Consultation on the UK’s future regime for the exhaustion of IP rights The UK government has published a consultation seeking views on the UK’s future regime for the?exhaustion of IP rights…
London Stationery Show, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products, is returning from 5-6 October 2021. As well as bringing together all the biggest brands in stationery and…
UNWRAP THE WINNERS The Gift of the Year 2021 winner's brochure is now live on the GOTY site. The brochure features all the category winners and finalists as well as those lucky…
With its doors set to re-open for the first time in 18 months from the 5th – 8th September at the NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair will be the largest must-attend event for the autumn buying season crossing…
