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UK Licensing Awards 2017 to be hosted by comedian and TV presenter Katherine Ryan
Popular, high profile comedian Katherine Ryan is to host the UK Licensing Awards ceremony on Tuesday 12th September ...read more
Popular, high profile comedian Katherine Ryan is to host the UK Licensing Awards ceremony on Tuesday 12th September ...read more
NotOnTheHighStreet.com co-founder Holly Tucker is annouced as Top Drawer keynote speaker
Top Drawer are thrilled to welcome Holly Tucker, Co-founder of notonthehighstreet. ...read more
Top Drawer are thrilled to welcome Holly Tucker, Co-founder of notonthehighstreet. ...read more
Beefayre confirmed for Top Drawer
Beefayre – a leading UK manufacturer of quality homewares, scented candles, beauty and gifting products - has confirmed that it will be attending Top Drawer (stand U25), bringing with it a wealth of not-to-be-missed discounts and exciting new lines ...read more
Beefayre – a leading UK manufacturer of quality homewares, scented candles, beauty and gifting products - has confirmed that it will be attending Top Drawer (stand U25), bringing with it a wealth of not-to-be-missed discounts and exciting new lines ...read more
Edinburgh Gin unveils new look for bestselling fruit gin liqueurs
Edinburgh Gin’s popular fruit gin liqueurs are to move into a new bespoke bottle design, the same as the distiller’s iconic core range ...read more
Edinburgh Gin’s popular fruit gin liqueurs are to move into a new bespoke bottle design, the same as the distiller’s iconic core range ...read more
Fourth International Florists' Congress and Tendence 2017 celebrate successful joint debut for the green sector
June 24th - 25th, 2017 saw the union of two events in Frankfurt; the fourth International Florists’ Congress was held concurrently with the Tendence consumer-goods fair for the first time. ...read more
June 24th - 25th, 2017 saw the union of two events in Frankfurt; the fourth International Florists’ Congress was held concurrently with the Tendence consumer-goods fair for the first time. ...read more
Frugi gifts this Christmas!
Whether you’re an existing customer who wants to top-up their pre-order or a new customer wanting to buy for the first time, there’s still time to get your hands on some of AW17’s organic childrenswear as Frugi launches its “Circus of Colour” collection ...read more
Whether you’re an existing customer who wants to top-up their pre-order or a new customer wanting to buy for the first time, there’s still time to get your hands on some of AW17’s organic childrenswear as Frugi launches its “Circus of Colour” collection ...read more
from you to me is loved by parents
from you to me, publishers of award-winning gift journals and gift books, is delighted to have won two further awards for its Welcome To The World keepsake gift book for a newborn ...read more
from you to me, publishers of award-winning gift journals and gift books, is delighted to have won two further awards for its Welcome To The World keepsake gift book for a newborn ...read more
NY NOW just days away
NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is set to gather the industry’s leading brands, products and tastemakers in the great city of New York later this month for what's expected to be one of the year’s most trend-setting market events ...read more
NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is set to gather the industry’s leading brands, products and tastemakers in the great city of New York later this month for what's expected to be one of the year’s most trend-setting market events ...read more
Formland announces a sellout fair
478 exhibitors spread out in 10 halls are ready with exciting new products and innovative designs when Formland Autumn opens its doors on Thursday 17th August to the 67th design and interiors trade fair in MCH Messecenter Herning ...read more
478 exhibitors spread out in 10 halls are ready with exciting new products and innovative designs when Formland Autumn opens its doors on Thursday 17th August to the 67th design and interiors trade fair in MCH Messecenter Herning ...read more
Sam Willoughby to step down after IJL 2017
International Jewellery London (IJL), the UK’s leading jewellery trade event, will bid farewell to Event Director Sam Willoughby in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. ...read more
International Jewellery London (IJL), the UK’s leading jewellery trade event, will bid farewell to Event Director Sam Willoughby in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. ...read more
Busy as Beavers before Autumn Fair!
In the lead up to Autumn Fair, Gift Focus caught up with Giggle Beaver to find out how its year had been since winning the Judge's Choice Award at Gift Of The Year 2017 ...read more
In the lead up to Autumn Fair, Gift Focus caught up with Giggle Beaver to find out how its year had been since winning the Judge's Choice Award at Gift Of The Year 2017 ...read more
Jonathan Ross pays a visit to Big Chief Studio's stand at Comic Con
Look who recently dropped by to visit BIG Chief Studios at San Diego Comic Con! ...read more
Look who recently dropped by to visit BIG Chief Studios at San Diego Comic Con! ...read more
IJL will unveil four new category winners at this year's show
In a change from previous years, a selection of industry media editors will decide on the winners in four coveted categories, including Exhibitor of the Year, during IJL 2017. ...read more
In a change from previous years, a selection of industry media editors will decide on the winners in four coveted categories, including Exhibitor of the Year, during IJL 2017. ...read more
Brighten up autumn/winter 2017 with Blade & Rose
Blade & Rose has launched its autumn / winter collection featuring new key pieces such as brand new sock shoes and wellies! Along with the iconic leggings, tops and socks, Britain’s iconic children’s fashion brand has more on offer than ever before! Come rain or shine, the new lines will brighten up a cloudy day with designs such as the fun-loving guitar, Scottie dog and sheep sets ...read more
Blade & Rose has launched its autumn / winter collection featuring new key pieces such as brand new sock shoes and wellies! Along with the iconic leggings, tops and socks, Britain’s iconic children’s fashion brand has more on offer than ever before! Come rain or shine, the new lines will brighten up a cloudy day with designs such as the fun-loving guitar, Scottie dog and sheep sets ...read more
Buyers flock to Baylis & Harding at Xystos Home & Gift launch
Xystos sold out of some of the Baylis & Harding collections it launched at Home & Gift – just three days after announcing that it had been appointed as the official supplier of the brand’s home fragrance and gifting products to independent garden centres and gift shops ...read more
Xystos sold out of some of the Baylis & Harding collections it launched at Home & Gift – just three days after announcing that it had been appointed as the official supplier of the brand’s home fragrance and gifting products to independent garden centres and gift shops ...read more
A great gift solution from De Rosa
The talented sculptors and designers at De Rosa have been quietly working on this new range for a number of months under the watchful eye of owner Jorge De Rosa ...read more
The talented sculptors and designers at De Rosa have been quietly working on this new range for a number of months under the watchful eye of owner Jorge De Rosa ...read more
Recent Toys UK demand the removal of counterfeit products
Recent Toys UK and Meffert’s Puzzles & Games take joint action to remove counterfeit puzzles ...read more
Recent Toys UK and Meffert’s Puzzles & Games take joint action to remove counterfeit puzzles ...read more
Robot Brands set to show at Pure London
New urban lifestyle brand, Robot Brands, will make its PURE debut at this year’s show from July 23 – 25 at London’s Olympia, Stand L53. ...read more
New urban lifestyle brand, Robot Brands, will make its PURE debut at this year’s show from July 23 – 25 at London’s Olympia, Stand L53. ...read more
Gibsons release 12 new puzzles
Gibsons, the independent jigsaw puzzle and board game company, has launched 12 new puzzles to join its traditional jigsaw range ...read more
Gibsons, the independent jigsaw puzzle and board game company, has launched 12 new puzzles to join its traditional jigsaw range ...read more
Goodlookers to launch over 40 new styles at Home & Gift
There's a pair of Goodlookers reading specs for all occasions, and Goodlookers will be launching more than 40 trendy new designs in Harrogate ...read more
There's a pair of Goodlookers reading specs for all occasions, and Goodlookers will be launching more than 40 trendy new designs in Harrogate ...read more
Summer cool in the new layette collection
Following the success of aden + anais’ muslin layette collection launch earlier this year, the brand has expanded the range for Spring / Summer with fresh new styles and prints ...read more
Following the success of aden + anais’ muslin layette collection launch earlier this year, the brand has expanded the range for Spring / Summer with fresh new styles and prints ...read more
The IJL Kickstarter Industry Choice Award is now open for voting
IJL has announced the launch to choose this year’s ‘Industry’s Choice’ 2017 KickStarter. ...read more
IJL has announced the launch to choose this year’s ‘Industry’s Choice’ 2017 KickStarter. ...read more
A warm welcome to Joe Davies' newest appointment - Karen
Joe Davies is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Broadhead to its sales team. ...read more
Joe Davies is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Broadhead to its sales team. ...read more
Lesser & Pavey make a fashion statement
Lesser & Pavey presents a fashionable new range as part of the Mad Dots collections of merchandise ...read more
Lesser & Pavey presents a fashionable new range as part of the Mad Dots collections of merchandise ...read more
The GA's birthday belebrations and annual members day
The Giftware Association celebrated its annual members day and 70th birthday in true Giftware Style on Wednesday 21st June in its hometown of Birmingham, in the beautiful venue of Fazeley studios, the creative hub of the city ...read more
The Giftware Association celebrated its annual members day and 70th birthday in true Giftware Style on Wednesday 21st June in its hometown of Birmingham, in the beautiful venue of Fazeley studios, the creative hub of the city ...read more
An American Tale
In order to get a better understanding of the US greetings card market, Giftware Association members Laura Darrington Design decided to submit one of its Christmas designs into the LOUIE’s ...read more
In order to get a better understanding of the US greetings card market, Giftware Association members Laura Darrington Design decided to submit one of its Christmas designs into the LOUIE’s ...read more
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