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MEET YOUR SPEAKERS AT THE GA'S 2019 ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
At this year's The Giftware Associations Annual Members Day on the 18th June at the Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club, we present a panel of not to be missed speakers covering topics that are…
THE 2019 UK RETAIL MARKET OPPORTUNITY
The Giftware Associations Sarah Ward features in the 2019 UK Market Retail Opportunity, produced by Autumn Fair and in collaboration with independent and authoritative guidelines to the UK retail…
BATF AGM - 4TH JUNE
Calling all members..... There's still time to register to attend the BATF's AGM and hear an award winning speaker explaining how to maximise use of social media as a customer engagement platform…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
Join us at this year’s Annual Members Day on the 18th June 2019 at the beautiful Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club.The aim of the day is to get our members together in…
SCOTLAND’S AUTUMN SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED WITH NEW CRAFT AREA AND SPECTACULAR LAUNCH GALLERY
Independent retailers across Scotland and the north of England should ensure 22-23rd Sept is firmly in their diaries if they wish to grab that special gem of a gift at the new-look Scotland’s Trade…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION HOT TOPIC LUNCH WITH BANK OF ENGLAND
Bank of England To kick off a series of ‘Hot Topic’ Lunches with industry professionals, The Giftware Association is extremely excited to announce the first hot topic with Rob Elder from the Bank…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AT HARROGATE
The Giftware Association will be creating a Harrogate Home and Gift Directory for all our members who are attending The Harrogate Trade Show in July. The Giftware Association team will be attending…
SILVINE SUPPORTS MENTAL WELLBEING WITH NEW SANE PARTNERSHIP
Sinclairs are proud to announce a charity partnership with SANE, a UK mental health charity. Sinclairsare committed to workplace wellbeing and raising awareness of the importance ofmental health …
NEW UK IMPORT VAT RULES IF UK LEAVES EU WITH NO DEAL
New UKimport VAT rules if UK leaves EU with no deal With the UK been given a six-month extension to leave the European Union, a no deal could still every much be on the cards. If the United Kingdom…
THE BEST IN UK RETAIL ARE CROWNED AT THE GREATS
This year's Greats awards held at Grosvenor House on May 15 attracted hundreds of guests to including the cream of gift retail, leading gift suppliers, trade show organisers and gift industry reps…
NEW INSTAGRAM CLASSES ADDED AFTER MASTERCLASS SUCCESS
The Giftware Association is in full swing with its Education Series with new events being added every week with seminars and workshops covering topics such as ‘How to Approach Bigger Retailers’ ‘…
NEW SPEAKERS ADDED TO THE GA'S ANNUAL MEMBERS DAY
The Giftware Association is excited announce new speakers to their annual members day. . David Glenwright from JC Social Media talking all things social and what platforms are the best and Jess Baker…
A GIFT FROM THE GODS SHOWCASES NEW STATIONERY AT HOME AND GIFT
Distinctiveaccessories brand to make annual return to buyer favourite trade show HarrogateHome & Gift with a bigger stand and extended range of brand-new products. Giftware Association members…
‘BUZZY’ LONDON STATIONERY SHOW LIFTS THE MOOD
After the political turmoil of recent months, this year’s Stationery Show, which ran in London’s Business Design Centre last week (30 April and 1 May) enjoyed a ‘stimulating and positive two days…
TRADE SHOWS - INDX SHOW
The Giftware Association has partnered up with The INDX Accessories show to help our members enter a specific fashion accessories and travel goods shows. INDX (short for Independent Exhibitions) …
HOT TOPIC LUNCH - BANK OF ENGLAND
To kick off its series of Hot Topic Lunches with industry professionals, The Giftware Association is excited to invite its members to our first hot topic with Rob Elder from the Bank of England. …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION MEMBER ALAN LOCK FROM ICARUS ORIGINALS
Huge congratulations toGiftware Association member Alan Locke of Icarus Originals, a blind veteran himself, he ran the LondonMarathon to raise money for Blind Veterans UK (an epic £2300 in fact…
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MEMBER STORY - REX LONDON
The Giftware Association caught up with Rex International to discuss their time in the industry as well as being a member for a massive 47 years. Name: Nigel Biggs Title: Sales Director Name of company…
THE GA TRENDS SEMINAR
The Giftware Association is dedicated to helping you stay ahead and be a business fit for the future. This means keeping you up to date on colour, social media and high streets. Marianne…
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY LAUNCH FULLER FOUNDATION
Patrick and Vivienne Fuller The Benevolent Society, the charity of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), is pleased to announce the launch of The Fuller Foundation. The FullerFoundation is…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERS DAY
Join us at this year’s AGM on the 18th June 2019 at the beautiful Nottinghamshire Golf Course to learn more about The Giftware Association's role in the heart of our industry. You will hear and learn…
SEMINAR – NICOLE DAVIDSON - HOW TO SELL MORE AT WHOLESALE - 10TH MAY
Nicole Davidson - How to sell more at wholesale The Giftware Association has teamed up with Nicole Davidson to present a seminar on ‘How to sell more at Wholesale’. The event will take place in Farringdon…