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The Giftware Associations Trends Talks next week on the 27th September 2018 will educate you on the current colours, high street and digital trends, as well as a great way to network with your peers…
[gallery ids="4560,4558" type="rectangular"] Competitive Basic Salary + Commission + Bonus + Car + Pension + Life Insurance + up to 26 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays + Mobile + Laptop + …
[gallery ids="4554,1346" type="rectangular"]Summer in Scotland has brought not only fine weather but record numbers of foreign tourists. The combination of these visitors and a weak pound has increased…
The Giftware Association is proud to announce the Autumn programme of our ‘Meet the Buyer’ events. Those who have attended before will know that, at each event, buyers from a major national retailer…
Don't miss out on your ticket to our Trends Seminar to learn about the latest trends affecting the home and gift industry. Our Headline speaker Marianne Shillingford, creative director at Dulux will…
The Farm Shop & Deli Awards provide an opportunity for local and online food retailers to get their business seen and heard amongst some of the industry’s biggest influencers. Entering these …
Join the NAJ and our partners at the 2018 Technology & Security Showcase. See machinery in action and meet industry-leading providers to find out how the latest innovations can protect you, streamline…
Created by The Ridleys, the brand to go to for Scottish themed personalised handmade gifts have added an impressive new customer to their list of stockists - Harris Tweed and Knitwear Ltd. The company…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION TO ATTEND BANK OF ENGLAND PANEL Sarah Ward has been given another exciting opportunity to share our members' views at a meeting of the Genesis Initiative, at the Bank of …
TOP DRAWER SET TO UNVEIL COMPLETE STYLE STORY FOR A/W18 Pictured top L-R – Clarity Brands, Sevin London, Nkuku and bottom L-R – FreeForm, Eduards Accessories, S-C Brands For the past three…
The Autumn Fair has been fantastic and now that it's over, we are looking forward to reflecting on, and celebrating the successes of all of our members. We would like to take this opportunity to …
Celebrating and supporting speciality retailersFree to enter the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, members of The Giftware Association, are highly respected in the industry for playing an important role…
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has recently published its strategy to upgrade the UK’s product safety regimes. It aims to inform consumers and businesses about product safety, …
Heaven Sends are hosting a back to school event with experts for a day of buying & inspiration at our next showroom event. Sarah Ward will be one of the experts on hand to offer help and advice…
Gift of the Year 2019 was opened in mid-July, and we have been working hard to spread the word, as well as recruiting judges for the prestigious award. Since then, around fifty giftware suppliers…
Blast Off for History Heroes’ new Science Museum Licensed games: LONDON and SPACE 3-2-1…blast off: History Heroes is proud to launch their first, brand new Science Museum licensed card games: SPACE…
Do you have a vision for your brand that is not yet a reality? Do you need a clearer view of your B2B or B2C growth potential? Would help on developing a multi-channel plan be useful? Does your business…
[gallery ids="4358,4357" type="rectangular"] Don't forget newly appointed chairman to The Giftware Association, and owner of Blue Eyed Sun, Jeremy Corner will be speaking at Autumn Fair on 'Examining…
[gallery ids="4358,4357" type="rectangular"] Don't forget newly appointed chairman to The Giftware Association, and owner of Blue Eyed Sun, Jeremy Corner will be speaking at Autumn Fair on 'Examining…
Behind every successful brand sits a unique set of skills, talent, and insight that lies at the heart of commercial success. Our newest service provider is here to help you through use all these …
[gallery ids="4448,4454,4456" type="rectangular"] Accessories brand and Giftware Association member, A Gift From The Gods, seeks licensee partners in a move that could signal a new wave of…
As the given date for the UK's exit from the European Union looms, and the Government has still yet to set the terms of the exit, advice is being distributed to businesses in the case of a 'no deal…
The British Travelgoods, Handbags and Accessories Association and The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that they are to merge their operations and members services with immediate…
Meg Hawkins Art has been shortlisted in the Midlands Best Rural Business Start Up Category of the Rural Business Awards 2018/19! Shropshire lass, Meg Hawkins is a licensed, published watercolour …
