UK PAVILION AT AMBIENTE IN FEBRUARY 2020
Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit within the UK pavilion in Hall 11.1 at the popular Ambiente fair in Frankfurt, Germany, 07-11 February 2020! Funding of £1500 may be available for eligible companies…
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THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION BREXIT ADVICE
PREPARING FOR A NO DEAL BREXIT As part our commitment to keeping you informed about the Government's No Deal preparations, we are sending you this latest update. Leaving the EU with a deal remains…
New prize for Gift of the Year
Thanks to the sponsorship of Press Loft, we are delighted toannounce that the Judges’ Choice winner of Gift of the Year 2020 will receive ayear’s membership of the highly effective PR firm, worth…
THE SOMERSET TOILETRY
The SomersetToiletry Company recognised in sixth edition of London Stock Exchange Group’s1000 Companies to Inspire Britain reportReportidentifies fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium…
GOING GLOBAL NEWS
Going GlobalLive are very excited to announce their first wave of Keynote Speakers! Rangingfrom exporting advice, building global relationships or expanding internationally,this year's line up really…
RISING RETAIL EVENT
A fantastic line-up of speakers and topics have been announced for the Rising Retail event this month. Rising Retail is an exciting Masterclass for independent gift shop retailers and leading experts…
SOCIAL MEDIA, BRANDING AND PACKAGINGMASTERCLASS
The Giftware Association will be hosting a day's business masterclass covering Social Media Advertising held by David Glenwright from JC Social Media and Branding & Packaging Masterclass with…
CARROT & TOAST AND MY LITTLE OPERA WIN 2019 BLE LICENSE THIS! COMPETITION
CARROT AND TOAST WINNER DREW BRISCOE CARROT AND TOAST MY LITTLE OPERA MY LITTLE OPERA WINNER ROSIE BROOKS 2019 competition sponsored by Wynne-JonesBLE slated for 6-8 October 2020, ExCeL London The…
RISING RETAIL - A MASTERCLASS FOR RETAILERS
Image courtesy of The Shard website Rising Retail is an exciting new Masterclass event for independent retailers to come together to share best practice. A day of working ON your business instead…
BUSINESS MASTERCLASS NOT TO BE MISSED
The Giftware Association will be hosting a day's business masterclass covering Social Media Advertising held by David Glenwright from JC Social Media and Branding & Packaging Masterclass with…
ONE.WORLD STREAMLINE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS WITH CALIQ
One.World, a leading supplier of homewares, furniture, lighting and home decor products have just implemented a new warehouse management system utilising mobile scanners for all warehouse operations…
OCTOBER SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT
The Giftware Association is excited to announce its next Instagram Masterclass on October 15th 2019: 'Keeping Your Creative in House'. Never has it been so important …
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - BATHING BEAUTY
Company Name: BATHING BEAUTY Product: TUMBLE INTO THE ARMS OF MORPHEUS BODY CARE RANGE How has winning the awards affected sales of the product and your business? WINNING BEST BATH BODY AND SPA …
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - A CLOCKWORK SOLDIER
We caught up with previous Gift of the Year winners Clockwork Soldier and what they have seen from the success of the awards. Company Name: Clockwork Soldier Product: City Game London / …
GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO BE PARTNERED WITH THE FARM BUSINESS INNOVATION SHOW 2019
The Giftware Association is once again happy to be partnered with Europe's largest trade show for diversifying your farming needs and increasing revenue; Farm Business Innovation 2019. Get your free…
TEAM GB MARKS NEW TOKYO 2020 MARKETING CAMPAIGN WITH STAND AT BLE
Team GB acknowledges impact of brand licensing by taking stand at industry’s biggest event WithTokyo 2020 now under a year away and marketing efforts in full force to get thenation behind those competing…
SARAH WARD TO VISIT GOVERNMENT TWO WEEKS BEFORE BREXIT DUE DATE
The Giftware Association has once again been invited to Parliament by The Genesis Initiative. Sarah Ward will attend the meeting, hosted on 13th March at the House of Lords, alongside genesis…
ONE WEEK TO GO FOR EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
There is one week to take advantage of the early bird discount for Gift of the Year entries. Enter your products and ranges before the 30th September to receive a 20% discount. The Gift of the Year…
ITS NOT JUST ANY TRADE FAIR...ITS SCOTLAND'S TRADE FAIR SPRING
A date for the calendar that is unmissable is 19-21 Jan 2020, when Scotland’s Trade Fair takes place at the SEC. This is a Show that is not just about buying but has so much more to offer with awards…
GET YOUR HARROGATE HOME AND GIFT DIRECTORY
Harrogate Home and Gift Directory If you are a buyer and attending Harrogate Home and Gift Festival today, there is still time to pick up the Giftware Associations Home and Gift Members Directory…
GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS POSH BRATS FEATURE ON CBBC SHOW
Giftware Association members have featured on a CBBC show 'Do You Know' Mark from Posh Brats states "FINALLY we are allowed to announce this after a whole year of waiting!! Posh Brats Workshops and…
MAD BEAUTY UK RELEASE FROZEN RANGE
Mad Beauty UK go full on Disney with new Frozen range of Sheet Masks Frozen fans prepare to let yourselves go into a world of relaxation... Mad Beauty UK have launched a beautiful collection of Frozen…
GIFT OF THE YEAR SUCCESS STORIES - APPLES TO PEARS
APPLES TO PEARS Company Name: Apples to Pears Ltd Product: Make Your Own Insect House and Train Set in a Tin How has winning the awardsaffected sales of the product and your business? We have had…
EIGHT FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 BLE LICENSE THIS! COMPETION
Fivefinalists chosen for License This! Character & Animation category Threefinalists chosen for License This! Brand & Design category Finalconfirmed for Thursday 3 October, 13…