Gift retailer Enesco has recently announced that Jens de Voogd has been appointed as export sales manager for Holland with immediate effect. Jens studied Food and Business in Nijmegen, after which he worked in several sales positions within the food industry. The most recent at IMCD where he sold flavours within the savoury food enhancement segment. Jens commented "I like the wide range of products at Enesco and the feeling it gives a lot of people."... read more
Posted: 15 January 2021
Nick Kounoupias has been appointed a Director of Anti Copying in Design (ACID), effective immediately. As one of the best-known names in the international IP world, Nick has held an impressive career in IP, and has practised across all the IP sectors since 1986, both in private practice and in house. During that time Nick developed an international reputation for his depth of IP knowledge and diverse strengths.Nick has supported ACID in its campaigning and public affairs strategy and delivery since 2008.... read more
Posted: 5 January 2021
The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has expanded its housewares committee with the addition of two new members. Claire Whalley-Livesey has been with Meyer Group since September 2019 and is Group Sales Director covering Meyer UK, Meyer EMEA and JWP. Prior to joining Meyer, Claire worked in both sales and category roles in the UK and Europe within brand and own brand in the household and health and beauty sectors.... read more
Posted: 28 December 2020
Enesco has announced the appointment of Phil Atherton as company sales director. Phil was most recently the group sales and marketing director of Portmerion Group plc, where, during his eight-year tenure, sales grew from £55m to £93m. He was previously with John Cotton Home textiles for fourteen years, where he similarly oversaw significant sales growth. Before that he held senior sales management positions in the drinks trade with Remy Martin, Gaymer Group and Allied Domecq.Phil says, "I am looking forward to working with the team at Enesco and to identifying and growing the many opportunities we have. The fantastic brands and products within the Enesco portfolio have huge potential across the whole of EMEA."... read more
Posted: 2 December 2020
Jacqui Gale, Chief Executive of Wax Lyrical, has been presented with the In-Cumbria Award for "Business Person of the Year". The Award recognises the leadership and drive demonstrated to overcome challenges and significantly transform a business. Never were those qualities need more, than in 2020.The award recognises an outstanding contribution to the company, however, Jacqui was quick to share the accolade with the Wax Lyrical team. She said, "I am of course honoured to accept this Award, but I do so on behalf of the 138 staff in Wax Lyrical and the wider Portmeirion Group. The year 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone but it is important to appreciate what was achieved in the face of such adversity."... read more
Posted: 27 November 2020
Joe Davies has announced that it will remain open during November, with many of its customers still trading throughout the UK such as Post Offices, pharmacies, garden centres and online retailers, as well as those offering Click & Collect. In addition, at the time of writing Scottish retailers continue to operate with Welsh customers due back on the 9th November.... read more
Posted: 6 November 2020
An EU decision, that follows joint negotiations between the UK Government and EU Commission, confirms that there will be no reciprocity between EU27 and UK designers on unregistered Community design protection. This would appear to be diametrically opposed to the joint and agreed ambition that there would be a level playing field for agreement on the Intellectual Property Chapter. It leaves designers in the United Kingdom vulnerable to copying from EU27. This document from ACID provides further detail...... read more
Posted: 29 October 2020
The UK Government has announced a £95 scheme aimed at aiding the recovery of the high street following the effects of COVID-19. The programme named the high streets heritage action zone (HSHAZ), is being delivered by Historic England which will work with local authorities to convert disused buildings into new homes, shops, workplaces and community spaces in 68 high streets.... read more
Posted: 21 September 2020
Gibsons, the British, independent games and puzzles company, has welcomed three new members to the team. The company was already experiencing a period of steady growth, which has accelerated due to the nation turning to puzzling during lockdown. These appointments join two new employees recently appointed to cover maternity leave.... read more
Posted: 18 September 2020
Rocket Licensing has been appointed as licensing agent in the UK and Eire for '80s TV sensation Bob Ross, on behalf of the US agent, Firefly Brand Management LLC.... read more
Posted: 6 July 2020