INDX Gift Edit unveils powerhouse partnerships to launch 2026 show Get ready to feel the buzz! The INDX Gift Edit is gearing up to be the explosive trade show the giftware market has been waiting for. Mark your calendars, this must-attend event is hitting Cranmore Park, Solihull on 19 May 2026, providing a dynamic platform to unite leading suppliers with retailers from across the UK and Ireland. But that’s not all. The inaugural show is launching in partnership with two industry titans, the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association and both organisations will be bringing a curated selection of their members to exhibit at the show, guaranteeing an unmissable line-up that reflects the unique creativity and diversity of the UK giftware market. “The Gift Edit isn’t just an event, it’s a vital connection point for the entire giftware industry,” says Jane Bartlett, Director of Events, AIS, and Cranmore Park. “Our team of in-house experts are working closely with the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association, to create a show that is not just inspirational and inclusive, but a genuine commercial powerhouse.” It’s crucial that this one-day showcase truly represents the incredible breadth of the UK market and these partnerships will ensure visitors enjoy an eclectic, high-quality product mix covering everything from food & drink and homeware to fashion accessories, jewellery, stationery, toys, artisan crafts, and so much more! www.indxshows.co.uk Giving & Living serves the UK’s tourism belt Giving & Living will run from Sunday 18th - Tuesday 20th January at Westpoint, Exeter. If you’re the buyer for a gift or souvenir shop, garden centre or farm shop, destination site or visitor attraction, then read on, as we have a treat in store for you! As one of the earliest trade shows in the UK calendar, Giving & Living is where the season’s trends, bestsellers, and fresh new product ranges are showcased for the first time. Exeter is it at the heart of the UK’s tourism belt, and the show serves this vital sector better than any other event in the country. The fantastic venue at Westpoint will be a treasure house of gifts, home décor, toys, souvenirs, clothing, accessories, jewellery coastal-themed collections, British-made artisan pieces and delicious specialty food. Whether your customers are holidaymakers, daytrippers or loyal locals, the show is packed with ranges designed to attract them into your store and encourage on-site spending. Whilst these West Country roots run deep, Giving & Living is well worth a visit whichever region in the UK you are from, especially if you’re in search of beautiful, British-made goods. With the strong consumer appetite for authenticity, sustainability and British craftsmanship, this sector gives retailers a chance to differentiate with meaningful, storyrich products created by independent makers and small UK studios. From greetings cards and jewellery to home fragrances and artisan gifts, this area is a buyer’s dream for finding locally made lines made with unrivalled passion and skill. The show will feature more clothing companies than ever before. With men’s, ladies and children’s wear, knitwear, scarves, bags, accessories, and more, there’s bound to be something your customers will love. You could have the best dressed customers in the South West! Mike Anderson, Managing Director at Hale Events, comments: “We hope that all those lovely retailers out there on the high street and other destinations nationwide are shaping up to have a bumper Christmas this year so we can all head into 2026 in great shape for the future. We have a brilliant show lined up for you and look forward to introducing you to our wonderful selection of exhibitors, who are sure to pull out the stops to make this an event to remember. Giving & Living has been a well-kept secret for too many people for too long, so let this be the year you discover the delights we have to offer!” www.givingliving.co.uk 15 NEWS & EVENTS
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