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Thoughts of a CEO | Investing In People As the CEO of The Giftware Association, I find myself in a unique position at the nexus of policy-making and the everyday realities of running giftware…
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Thoughts of a CEO | Investing In People As the CEO of The Giftware Association, I find myself in a unique position at the nexus of policy-making and the everyday realities of running giftware…
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will host their…
Grow your business in 2024. Are you an SME looking grow your business in 2024? Are you interested in finding out some of the financial tools available to your business to supercharge your growth …
Another Financial Year is fast rolling around to the end of one, and the beginning of another. There is a lot to review but, you may fall into three categories: You already have a reliable Financial…
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event The second Women In Gifts conference, organised by The Giftware Association, was held at The Giftware…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND PRODUCT GURU COLLABORATION The Giftware Association and Product Guru are to join forces to offer a fantastic incentive to members of The GA with their mini- huddle events…
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCE NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE Spring & Autumn Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade shows for Home, Gift and …
Get ready to elevate your retail game and kickstart your business with the ultimate free online summit - Retail ROAR! The Giftware Association are proud to be partnering with Retail ROAR, and…
It’s 2024, and we’re delighted to have launched a brand-new range of products for the new year. We’ve worked tirelessly with world-renowned artists to bring you some of our best…
We are witnessing an upward trend and surge in demand for eco-friendly, sustainable, and environmentally conscious products which is driving an increase in the popularity of green and neutral hues…
Suez Canal Update Major shipping companies worldwide have halted all journeys through the Red Sea in response to a surge in attacks. The decision has been made by the biggest shipping lines to prioritise…
LAURA NEWBOLD BREEN JOINS ACID AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Anti Copying in Design (ACID) is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Newbold Breen as Chief Operating Officer. Laura will…
Doing Good with Buy Now, Pay Later - How supporting B2B eCommerce helps all businesses succeed Everyone knows that BNPL has seen massive adoption but has it been all positive? Today we explore…
Navigating the 2023 King's Speech: What SMEs Must Know Photo by Mark Stuckey on Unsplash In the grandeur of the annual State Opening of Parliament in 2023, King Charles III set forth the UK…
Last Chance to Register for the Birmingham Business Expo Birmingham’s biggest business networking event, the Birmingham Business Expo, is fast approaching. The free to attend event will…
Navigating the Challenges: Resilience and Optimism Among UK Retailers and Giftware Businesses In the dynamic landscape of business, the ability to adapt to sudden disruptions in society and…
Exciting Partnership Announcement: The Giftware Association and Hilton Hotel Group Join Forces to Offer Exclusive Member Discounts! The Giftware Association is thrilled to announce a new and…
How much is 'enough' to maintain your ideal lifestyle through retirement? New research reveals that one in three people could face hardship in retirement. Are you on track to achieve the retirement…
Gift of the Year Winners to Shine at Autumn Fair 2023 - Showcasing the Best of the home and giftware world The Gift of the Year team is thrilled to announce its participation in Autumn Fair…
The Giftware Association and Birmingham Mind Join Forces to Foster Mental Health Support and Wellbeing amongst members The Giftware Association, the leading trade association representing …
Thoughts of a CEO | Giftware Goes Global | July 2023 International trade has seen various challenges over the past few years including the Coronavirus pandemic, political tensions between …
Brits owning crypto currencies as part of their financial portfolios have more than doubled between 2021 and 2022. This is an incredible growth rate when you consider how little we know about bitcoin…
THE GA WEBINAR SERIES - TWO WEEKS, THREE WEBINARS AND ONE GOAL OF BRINGING EDUCATION TO YOU The webinars will be presented by our key partners and will cover Maximisin the use of Gift…
BRITISH IP DAY 2023 – WHY NOT CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING UK DESIGNERS WITH US? British IP Day was first established by the Alliance for IP in order to celebrate the immense role intellectual property…