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eatsleepdoodle, the British brand behind reusable, colour-in-and-wash-again gifts, has launched its first fabric colouring books designed specifically for toddlers aged 1 and up. Until now, eatsleepdoodle…
The Gift & The Gab • HGA Takeaway Foreign exchange without the fog A practical guide to protecting margins when importing, exporting and paying international suppliers. ● Featuring…
HGA member Raven Botanicals is breaking new ground with the launch of its 24 Carat Cleanser, the world’s first consumer skincare product to feature CleanOil™, an innovative ingredient…
Our latest government update brings together key announcements, guidance and consultations relevant to businesses across the home, gift and retail sectors. This edition includes new guidance on disposable…
The UK's leading retail trade event launches a Parliamentary petition after new research reveals retailers and consumers agree on one practical step that could help bring people back to Britain's…
As consumers continue to invest in creating homes that are stylish, comforting and expressive, Autumn Fair 2026 is bringing together its strongest-ever collection of homeware, …
For more than 75 years, Spring Fair has brought together the people, products and ideas that shape retail. In 2027, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion is…
Mother And Son Founders To Appear On TV As 76-Year-Old Shashi Aggarwal Becomes One Of The Oldest Entrepreneurs To Pitch For Investment At 76, Shashi Aggarwal is living proof that entrepreneurship…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence: Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode Government backs industry to create new British jobs and support local…
Protecting Product Lines That Grow With Your Business In the giftware industry, product ranges often evolve over time. What starts as a single collection, design concept or product name can become…
The Home & Gift Association Launches The Buyers Circle A free new service helping retail buyers save time, source smarter and connect with the right suppliers The Home & Gift…
Gibsons is delighted to announce the launch of three exciting new additions to its growing games portfolio: Not Mushroom, Cribbage, and Mahjong. Available to purchase now via the Gibsons website, …
St Eval Launches Natural Bath & Body Collection Inspired by its Best-Loved Scents From the wild coast of North Cornwall, St Eval is proud to introduce a nourishing new range of Bath & Body…
Ceramic Tableware and Kitchenware Review: What Home & Gift Businesses Need to Know The Home & Gift Association is encouraging members involved in the sourcing, importing, manufacturing…
Home & Gift Association Launches Industry Champions Programme to Strengthen the Voice of a £58.2 Billion Sector New initiative brings together leading retailers, suppliers, manufacturers…
Could the Youth Jobs Grant Help Your Business Grow? The Government's new Youth Jobs Grant is now available to employers across Great Britain, offering businesses £3,000 per eligible hire when…
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES FREE ONE-TO-ONE MENTOR SESSIONS GIVING BUYERS DIRECT ACCESS TO INDUSTRY EXPERTS One conversation could transform your business - New personalised advice sessions will help retailers…
Announcements and Calls for Evidence Budget to move “power and money out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain”. Today (Friday 31 July), the Chancellor has confirmed …
DESTINATION RETAIL DRIVES GROWTH IN RETAIL SOLUTIONS & EXPERIENCES AT AUTUMN FAIR AND GLEE Across home, gift, fashion and garden retail, businesses are increasingly recognising that success isn…
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products celebrates 25 years of Harry Potter movies with Brand Licensing Europe keynote Twenty-five years after "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone…
Brand Licensing Europe issues last call for speakers Application deadline Friday 31 July / 61 applications to date / Agenda filling up with few spots remaining / Themes confirmed …
AUTUMN FAIR UNVEILS ITS STRONGEST EVER GIFT DESTINATION AS UK GIFTING MARKET CONTINUES TO EVOLVE From wellness and gourmet gifting to nostalgia-fuelled toys and premium stationery, Autumn …
GOVERNMENT UPDATES Ongoing Action: Impact of evolving situation in the Middle East Please continue to share the following information with us: How the Middle East situation is impacting your business…
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…
