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Introducing Incredible Socks
Who says socks have to be boring? Certainly not us. Meet Incredible Socks, the award-winning Irish brand on a mission to bring colour, personality and a whole lot of feel-good energy to the world…
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Colvanbridge Ltd: Smarter International Shipping with Bonded Warehousing
Member News Colvanbridge Ltd: Making International Shipping Work Smarter with Bonded Warehousing Meet our newest member, helping businesses navigate international trade, manage import costs and keep…
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Steel & Barnett: A Wholesale-First Approach to Men’s Jewellery
Founded in Bruges in 2017 by Yoshi Verbrugge and Steffie Maene, Steel & Barnett has been a wholesale-first brand from day one. The company launched without an online store, and independent retailers…
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Spice Kitchen: Turning a Passion into a Paycheque with Tim Campbell
Member News | Spice Kitchen in the Spotlight Spice Kitchen: Turning a Passion into a Paycheque with Tim Campbell From a Christmas Day conversation to the shelves of some of Britain's best-known retailers…
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Creek Lifestyle: Thoughtful Design, British Manufacturing and a Passion for Giving Back
Member News | Creek Lifestyle Creek Lifestyle: Thoughtful Design, British Manufacturing and a Passion for Giving Back Discover the story behind the Norfolk lifestyle brand bringing creativity, craftsmanship…
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The English Soap Company Celebrates B Corp Certification
Member News The English Soap Company Celebrates B Corp Certification A proud milestone for the family run East Sussex business, as it joins a global community committed to making a positive difference…
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Woodvale Studios Brings JOY to Gifting with Stunning Debut Collection
Member News | October 2026 Woodvale Studios Brings JOY to Gifting with a Beautiful Debut Collection Bold stripes, exquisite florals and gorgeous gold details make this new stationery and gifting …
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Jess & Lou Celebrate 10 Years with 200 New Products for AW26
Member News | Autumn/Winter 2026 Jess & Lou Celebrate 10 Years with 200 New Products From cosy socks to matching winter accessories, discover the colourful new collection designed with independent…
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Paper Mirchi Unveils Limited New Collection for 2026
Member News Paper Mirchi Unveils Limited New Collection for 2026 Fresh prints, beautiful new products and the same artisan craftsmanship buyers already know and love. Paper Mirchi's latest limited…
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ChrisCross Designs Joins the Home & Gift Association
Member News ChrisCross Designs Joins the Home & Gift Association Following its debut at Home & Gift Harrogate this summer, colourful character-led gift business ChrisCross Designs has joined…
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HARIBO, But Make It Squishy: Bubblegum Stuff's Latest Launch Is Already Creating a Serious Buzz
Member News HARIBO, but make it squishy: Bubblegum Stuff's latest launch is already creating a serious buzz Six iconic sweets. One of gifting's hottest categories. More than 160,000 units reportedly…
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The Eco-friendly Card Co. Celebrates 20 Years of FSC Certification
Member News The Eco-friendly Card Co. celebrates 20 years of FSC certification Two decades after becoming one of the trailblazers for FSC-certified greetings cards, HGA member The Eco-friendly Card…
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Member Spotlight: G H Stafford & Son Ltd
With almost 80 years of history behind it, G H Stafford & Son Ltd is a fourth-generation family business with its roots firmly in Walsall's historic leathergoods trade. Today, the company supplies…
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Member News: Oak & Ember Joins the Home & Gift Association
Member News Oak & Ember joins the Home & Gift Association Meet the Bristol based drinks accessories brand bringing thoughtful design, practical products and a love of good spirits to the …
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eatsleepdoodle Launches First Colouring Books for Toddlers
eatsleepdoodle, the British brand behind reusable, colour-in-and-wash-again gifts, has launched its first fabric colouring books designed specifically for toddlers aged 1 and up. Until now, eatsleepdoodle…
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Member Spotlight: Raven Botanicals
HGA member Raven Botanicals is breaking new ground with the launch of its 24 Carat Cleanser, the world’s first consumer skincare product to feature CleanOil™, an innovative ingredient…
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Mother And Son Founders To Appear On TV As 76-Year-Old Shashi Aggarwal Becomes One Of The Oldest Entrepreneurs To Pitch …
Mother And Son Founders To Appear On TV As 76-Year-Old Shashi Aggarwal Becomes One Of The Oldest Entrepreneurs To Pitch For Investment At 76, Shashi Aggarwal is living proof that entrepreneurship…
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Gibsons is delighted to announce the launch of three exciting new additions to its growing games portfolio: Not Mushroom…
Gibsons is delighted to announce the launch of three exciting new additions to its growing games portfolio: Not Mushroom, Cribbage, and Mahjong. Available to purchase now via the Gibsons website, …
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St Eval Launches Natural Bath & Body Collection Inspired by its Best-Loved Scents
St Eval Launches Natural Bath & Body Collection Inspired by its Best-Loved Scents From the wild coast of North Cornwall, St Eval is proud to introduce a nourishing new range of Bath & Body…
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GIBSONS SHARES THEIR 2025 IMPACT REPORT
GIBSONS SHARES THEIR 2025 IMPACT REPORT Gibsons Games, the Surrey based jigsaw puzzles and games company, are delighted to share their 2025 Impact report. From their Kings Award for Enterprise, to…
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Long-Serving Joe Davies Representative Jonathan Brooke to Retire After 22 Years
Long-Serving Joe Davies Representative Jonathan Brooke to Retire After 22 Years Joe Davies has announced that long-serving Area Representative Jonathan Brooke will retire in January 2027, …
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Gibsons is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with English Heritage
Gibsons is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with English Heritage, launching with two beautifully designed jigsaw puzzles that celebrate some of England’s most iconic landmarks…
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Practical IP Support for Giftware Association Members
Practical IP Support for Giftware Association Members The giftware market is more competitive than ever. New brands are entering the space at pace, designs are being shared and replicated…
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Gardening for Kids Launch Moon Garden for Insect Week
Gardening for Kids and the Royal Entomological Society Launch First-of-its-kind Moon Garden for Insect Week 2026 Gardening for Kids, a small family business specialising in gardening…