THE GIFTWARE COMMUNITY
As you may be aware, and have even joined us, The Giftware Association, JDA and BTAA have created a community for the home and giftware world. You can join the community over on Facebook Here…
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LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE REGARDING COVID 19
This bulletin is issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). All guidance, information and…
EXERCISING DURING CORONAVIRUS
Looking after your health and well-being is very important at this difficult time to protect your physical and mental health. Many people have reduced exercise levels because they are missing their…
WEBINAR: IMPORT BUYER WEBINAR
In partnership with our service providers Blue Alligator, technology providers to the Giftware Industry, have curated a webinar which will help members with their buying processes at the current …
CLARITY ON THE CORONAVIRUS JOB RETENTION SCHEME
The Giftware Associations auditors, CROWE LLP have given us a clear breakdown of the employee retention scheme and what is means for your business. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary…
WEBINAR:CRISIS AND HR MANAGEMENT
If you missed the webinar yesterday on Crisis and HR management then you can view the slides here. VIEW THE SLIDES If you would like more information or would like to speak to a member of the team…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY
If you haven't already, please join our online giftware community that we have created, through the powers of Facebook. This is a safe place for you to ask questions, share experiences and impart…
GOVERNMENT ADVICE DURING THE COVID 19 OUTBREAK
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Businesses and Employers Bulletin 25 March 2020 This bulletin provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19). All guidance, information and announcements…
DEFERRAL OF VAT PAYMENTS
The government has announced an immediate deferral for UK businesses of VAT payments that would otherwise have been due between 20 March to 30 June 2020. The vast majority of organisations file calendar…
HOW TO MARKET WHEN YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE ON LOCKDOWN
The reality of the situation is that our customers are living in fear. A pandemic is spreading and people are living in ‘lock down’.Are you worried about what this means for your business?How can…
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Dear GA Community, I want to start with a heartfelt thank you to our community for supporting us and joining us on Facebook in these uncertain times. This is our commitment to the whole gift and …
SHOW NEWS - LONDON STATIONERY SHOW ANNOUNCES NEW DATE
Due to the evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and current government advice, Ocean Media Group has confirmed its decision to postpone London Stationery Show which was due to take place in …
MICHAEL WEEDON: - A HIGH STREET POINT OF VIEW
Longtime collaborator Michael Weedon gives us his view on the future of the high street in the current climate If there is one gift we would all love right now it’s the gift of certainty. What businesses…
WORKING FROM HOME - PART 2
Parents across the country are facing the daunting task of working from home around their children for an indefinite period of time. Self-isolation, quarantine, uncertainty about jobs and long term…
LATEST GOVERNMENT ADVICE REGARDING COVID-19
Please see below today’s COVID-19 Business Readiness Bulletin. Please note that we are sending this to you as soon as we receive it. These are the latest updates based on the PM's announcement…
HOME AND GIFT 2020 SET TO RUN AS PLANNED
Home & Gift Harrogate has been a key date in the retail calendar for 60 years, bringing the retail industry together and allowing buyers and brands to meet, share and do business. Clarion Events…
A GUIDE TO MANAGE YOUR (NEWLY) REMOTE WORKERS!
With many businesses on lockdown, more and more companies are encouraging their teams to work from home to ensure that they remain safe and that the business continues to operate as close to normal…
COVID -19:ADVICE AND GUIDANCE FOR OUR MEMBERS
The situation with Covid-19 is rapidly changing. As a result, we would recommend that you regularly visit The Government website for all their up to date advice and recommendations. England: (https…
A NOTE FROM THE GA
Dear Giftware Community, Like many businesses up and down the country we are closely monitoring the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and the impact it is having globally. As always…
THE LOVE LIGHT LIFE - WELL BEING CANDLE
We’re all mindful that Mother’s Day will soon be upon us on 22 March, and it’s time to put on our thinking caps and find the ideal gift to express our love and gratitude. Here at The Amazing Blog…
INFORMATION TO GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND BUSINESS READINESS BULLETIN
NEW:Yesterday, the Prime Minister made a statement on coronavirus which you canfind here. NEW: Stay at home guidance. The guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus infection has …
WHAT MAKES 'KEEP THIS CRACKER' SO DIFFERENT
Did you know? It's estimated that over 100 million disposable crackers are pulled atChristmas time in the UK alone. If laid end to end these could stretch from theUK to the North Pole, 8 times! “…
RACHEL MEEHAN MAKES HER DEBUT AT BCTF
Scottish Borders based Rachel Meehan reaches out to new markets at the British Craft Trade Fair for exclusively British-made products. 4th to 7th April 2020, Stand P37 ‘Rachel Meehan, pictures and…
ANNOUNCING THE GREATS 2020 FINALISTS
Gift retailers line up for glory at this year’s GreatsGift Retailer Awards After a nail-biting fewmonths, the finalists of the Greats Gift Retailer Awards 2020 have beenconfirmed! “Now intheir 18th…