WINNERS REVEALED FOR 2019 STATIONERY AWARDS
The GA's Sarah Ward with winner Evan Lewis form Vent For Change The Stationery Awards are in their eighth year, but this year was a first for two new categories recognising Retailer and Designer …
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JEREMY CORNER ANNOUNCED AS EXPORT CHAMPION BY THE DIT
Blue Eyed Sun MD and GA Chairman, Jeremy Corner, is amongst Chief Executives, Managers and Directors from a group of South East exporting businesses, or organisations that support exporting, that…
NEW EVENTS ADDED TO THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION
The Giftware Association is pleased to announce its just added events to its education schedule. We have new events from Jenny Spivey focusing on building relationships with retailers and exhibiting…
MR LIFESTYLE IS BACK AT TOP DRAWER THIS YEAR
Show Exhibitor: Thomas Clipper Following its successful launch at Top Drawer in January, MR., the ultimate destination for men’s fashion accessories, will return for the show’s September edition, …
THE GA'S EDUCATION SERIES - THREE WAYS TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FIT FOR THE FUTURE
WHEN: 2ND MAY WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM Independent retail advisor,?Henri Davis?will be presenting a workshop on ensuring that your business is …
HENRI DAVIS - THREE WAYS TO BE FIT FOR THE FUTURE SEMINAR
T WHEN: 2ND MAY WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM Independent retail advisor,?Henri Davis?will be presenting a workshop on ensuring that your business is…
FINALISTS REVEALED FOR FIRST RETAILER STATIONERY AWARDS
N The Stationery Awards aim to recognise and benchmark good practice and innovation in the retail stationery sector. Each year Stationery Show London plays host to the prestigious Awards and this…
An Appointment With John Lewis
A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH THE GIFT FOOD & ALCOHOL BUYER AT JOHN LEWIS The Giftware Association is incredibly excited to announce a morning of appointments with…
JENNY SPIVEY - HOW TO PITCH TO BIGGER RETAILERS
T WHEN: 16 MAY WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM The Giftware Association and former buyer and retail expert Jenny Spivey will be hosting…
INSTAGRAM MASTERCLASS WITH LOUISE WELSBY - KEEP YOUR CREATIVE IN-HOUSE
T WHEN: 9TH MAY WHERE:??THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION OFFICES IN?BIRMINGHAM The Giftware Association welcomes Louise Welsby from Buy From Creative Agency with her&…
BCTF 2019 AWARD WINNERS REVEALED...
The winners of the BCTF Awards 2019 were revealed at a ceremony held on the afternoon of Monday April 8 at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, where the very best designer-makers are presenting…
FINALISTS REVEALED FOR THE 2019 SUPPLIER STATIONERY AWARDS
With 11product categories, a Good Design category and a Judges’ Choice Award to selectduring their judging day last week (April 3rd), this year’s judgingpanel for the Supplier Stationery Awards spent…
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2019 DESIGNER STATIONERY AWARD
This year’s new ‘Stationery Designer’ category has beenintroduced with the support and sponsorship of GO Stationery, which as a UKmanufacturer, is in the almost unique position of being able to nurture…
PROVIDED BY T H MARCH - THE COST OF INSURANCE
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE - NY NOW
NY NOW Handmade Designer Maker UK pavilion 10-13 August 2019 A great opportunity to showcase Britain’s finestCraftsmanship to the US Market. NY NOW is the market for HOME, LIFESTYLE, HANDMADE and…
GUEST BLOG - AN UPDATE ON TOY SAFETY BY BEST YEARS
U As a toy manufacturer it is our responsibility that everytoy we offer to the marketplace is safe and fit for purpose. So first thing any manufacturer needs to know is what is atoy? A toy is classified…
MEMBER INTERVIEW - K PLAY INTERNATIONAL
The Giftware Association caught up with Business Account Manager Ian Daniels from K Play International, one of the countries leading toy manufacturers with 21 years’ experience to find out more about…
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DESIGN RIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS
M In this blog, Mary Kernohan, Head of Business Development at SnapDragon, goes into detail about how to make the most of your design rights and trademarks. Shockingly, online counterfeit retail …
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AT THE GREATS
The Giftware Association is once again proud sponsor of The Greats Awards, sponsoring The Honorary Achievement Award. Now in its 17th Year, The Greats Awards have become one of the most exciting …
NEW EVENTS ADDED TO THE GA'S EDUCATION SEMINAR
The Giftware Association is pleased to announce its just added events to its education schedule. With events being held in our London office in Farringdon, making them easier for the companies who…
AN APPOINTMENT WITH JOHN LEWIS - EXTRA DATE ADDED WITH STATIONERY BUYER
Due to popular demand for the first event, The Giftware Association are adding an extra date to its appointment with John Lewis, this time with the cards, stationery and gift wrap buyer. An appointment…
SARAH WARD AT THE BANK OF ENGLAND GENESIS INITIATIVE
CEO Amanda Fergusson of the Greeting Cards Association and CEO Of The Giftware Association Sarah Ward outside the Bank of England Sarah Ward, CEO of The Giftware Association was once gain invited…
TOP DRAWER WELCOMING THE NEXT WAVE OF DESIGN TALENT WITH CO-LOCATION OF PULSE
Breaking the boundaries of design and innovation, Top Drawer is set to unveil the newly co-located Pulse at their September show, taking place at Olympia London from 8-10 September 2019. Pulse, which…
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, London on 10th May, and will focus on…