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BoxMart partners with local business Simply Prosecco
 
BoxMart partners with local business Simply Prosecco
 
Recyclable packaging specialists BoxMart, based in Shenstone, Staffordshire, has teamed up with local business Simply Prosecco to create a bespoke e-commerce gift box for its beautiful prosecco and etched glass gift sets. Diversifying its business in a post COVID world, Simply Prosecco has historically operated in the wedding and events sector, with a beautiful vintage van doubling as a mobile prosecco bar. However, over the last year this growing business has taken an entrepreneurial approach, introducing gift hampers and gift sets.

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Messe Frankfurt cancels Tendence 2021
 
Messe Frankfurt cancels Tendence 2021
 
Messe Frankfurt has cancelled Tendence 2021 as a result of the ongoing COVID pandemic. Cancelled for the second time in a row, Messe Frankfurt will continue to offer online platforms in the consumer goods sector, Conzoom Solutions and Nextrade, offer national and international retailers alternatives for inspiration, trend information, ordering or assortment design as well as help for self-help in these challenging times until next spring.

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Home & Gift goes ahead in 2021; co-locates with Manchester Furniture Show
 
Home & Gift goes ahead in 2021; co-locates with Manchester Furniture Show
 
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival organiser Clarion Events has confirmed the show will be going ahead as planned on 18-21 July 2021), across the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) and grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate, and will be strengthened by the co-location of its sister show Manchester Furniture Show. The combination of the shows brings together over 70 brands, and over 5,000 specialist furniture and interiors buyers to help celebrate Home & Gift's 60th Anniversary.

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ExaClair launches new Whiteboard notebooks
 
ExaClair launches new Whiteboard notebooks
 
ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine group, has launched a new range of Clairefontaine Whiteboard notebooks, perfect for children and early learners. The double-faced whiteboard-inspired covers on the notebooks come with a plain side ideal for easily erasable calculations and drawing, plus a squared side with enlarged ruling, to allow little ones to easily practice their writing skills. The stapled notebooks are then filled with 48 pages of squared Clairefontaine brushed vellum 90gsm paper.

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Kangaru unveils new partnership with The National Gallery for drawing, painting and activity sets
 
Kangaru unveils new partnership with The National Gallery for drawing, painting and activity sets
 
The National Gallery Company Ltd has announced a new deal with Kangaru Toys. Kangaru is one of the fastest growing toy brands in the world, specialising in innovative stationery, colouring, crafts, plush, STEM and novelty toys. Known for innovation, creativity and manufacturing capabilities, the company designs, develops, manufactures and markets creative branded products for children around the globe. Within the UK, the Kangaru Toys range is being managed by Paul Fogarty at Two In One Direct.

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Voice International introduces Pinto Collection
 
Voice International introduces Pinto Collection
 
Introducing Voice International's stunning capsule Pinto Collection, which is its first using Ecosilver. Ecosilver is made of 100 percent recycled silver and as a result is an eco-friendly alternative to sterling silver, yet still having the same quality and hypoallergenic properties. This new collection for Spring 2021 sees the company's best-selling Pinto studs reimagined from brass into silver and relaunched as a tri-collection: a necklace, ring and earrings. These dainty pieces are made from hammered Ecosilver and are inspired by Ugandan beans and their naturally different shapes, lines, textures and colours.

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BCTF acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions
 
BCTF acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions
 
The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has been acquired by Kerrison Exhibitions Limited in a deal completed on 14th April 2021 after the previous owner, PSM Limited, was forced to seek a new owner for the fair following the cancellation of its April 2020 and 2021 events during the lockdown. The past year has seen unprecedented challenges for the exhibitions and live events industry. Whilst many shows, organisers, contractors and venues may not make it through to the other side of the pandemic restrictions, today's acquisition announcement confirms that this trade show for handmade British crafts will benefit from new investment and the fair's future is secure for many years to come.

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IGHF Delhi Fair to go digital as COVID cases soar in India
 
IGHF Delhi Fair to go digital as COVID cases soar in India
 
In light of recent developments with the second surge of COVID in India, the organisers of IHGF Delhi Fair have announced an all virtual edition to ensure health & safety of its buyers as well as exhibitors. The physical mode of the show is cancelled.EPCH, show organisers, have opted to stall the show in favour of a digital edition to continue sourcing opportunities for buyers. Categories at the online event include home, lifestyle, fashion, textiles, gifting and furniture.

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