Gift Focus - May/Jun 2018 (Issue 107)

46 giftfocus Blue Eyed Sun to distribute BambooCup in the UK Blue Eyed Sun has signed an exciting distribution deal with design-led German company Chic Mic to distribute the BambooCup, SlideCup and BambooFriends brands of lifestyle giftware in the UK. BambooCup is a beautiful range of eco-friendly, reusable coffee cups, which had a fantastic response with buyers are Spring Fair. “We have been working with Chic Mic for several years in Germany and Austria, where they distribute Blue Eyed Sun’s hand-made greeting cards to hundreds of stores. The BambooCup stand at Spring Fair was mobbed with retailers who were quick to recognise the fast- growing product trend in 2018 for sustainable eco solutions to the problem of single use plastics. We’re excited to have come on board as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for these fantastic products.” said Jeremy Corner, MD, Blue Eyed Sun and incoming Chairman of the Giftware Association. BambooCup is designed to reduce the 2.5 billion plastic lined single use cups which are wasted each year. Made from sustainable, fast-growing bamboo fibre and tested to the highest standards, BambooCup feels lovely to hold and has more than 50 contemporary designs in the collection. BambooCup includes a patented, lockable lid made from bamboo and a thermal sleeve. Dishwasher safe, odour free and taste neutral, BambooCup is available with great looking point of sale solutions including a 96-pocket floor stand and a 36-pocket counter top stand. With lots of exciting new products planned for the coming year, follow @BambooCupUK on social media to keep up-to-date with the latest news. Email sales@blueeyedsun.co.uk or call +44 (0)1273 823 003 to request a price list and catalogue. You can visit the website blueeyedsun.co.uk for more details. The GA is headline sponsor for the exclusive dinner by candlelight at Goldsmiths’ Hall The Benevolent Society is delighted to announce that The Giftware Association will be the headline sponsor for their Annual Sponsors’ Dinner 2018. The Society is also extremely grateful to Charles Green & Co, Facets PR, Hockley Mint and Jeweller Solutions for sponsoring the event. One of the highlights of our industries’ calendars, is this year’s dinner, held to thank the Benevolent Society’s sponsors and supporters. Guests can look forward to a dinner with entertainment by candlelight at the prestigious Goldsmiths’ Hall, London on June 14 th . With the first allocation of 142 tickets now sold out, the popular and exclusive event promises to be a night to remember. Due to exceptional demand a final allocation of an extra 50 tickets has just been released, providing the final opportunity for a few more guests to attend this prestigious evening. The Benevolent Society, charitable society of the British Allied Trades Federation financially assists individuals that have worked within the giftware, jewellery, surface engineering, travel goods and fashion accessories industries. The society also helps individuals starting or progressing their careers in these industries through bursaries to help with their studies. We bring you the very latest news from The Giftware Association Further information For The GA, log on to ga-uk.org GA news