News

21 Feb 12 Increase in shipping rates from China and other Asian ports
20 Feb 12 Join a ‘Business Delegation’ to Sri Lanka – 28 to 30 Mar 12
20 Feb 12 British Craft Trade Fair 15 – 17 April 2012
17 Feb 12 Inflexion invests in Natural Products Worldwide
Inflexion Private Equity, the mid-market private equity investor, today announces that it has completed the buyout of Natural Products Worldwide (“NPW”), the market leading impulse giftware products company.
17 Feb 12 British design talent shines through
The awards’ evening for the gift and home industry’s most prestigious competition, Gift of the Year, again revealed the UK’s huge pool of design talent – and its ability to adapt to the persistently challenging economic environment.
16 Feb 12 Links of London - Band together to show your support for Team GB at London 2012
14 Feb 12 Eco-Friendly packaging with a Purpose!
13 Feb 12 Spring Fair International Post Show Report 2012
Revitalised Spring Fair International 2012 attracts over 63,500 retailers with world-class exhibitors and stunning new product launches
13 Feb 12 International business is blooming at Spring Fair
British Jewellery & Giftware International produced another successful Meet the Buyer event, in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and The International Trade Promotion Centre, during Spring Fair International at Birmingham NEC on 6th February 2012. Over 300 meetings took place between 93 UK companies and 57 international buyers and UKTI delegates from 18 countries, including the USA, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia.
24 Jan 12 TRADE FAIRS: Giving and Living starts the year with a bang!
The first show of the gift and home year – Giving and Living - which took place in Exeter from 15 – 18 January provided a highly optimistic beginning.
24 Jan 12 TRADE FAIRS: GA member wins Award at largest ever Top Drawer
24 Jan 12 TRADE FAIRS: Positive feedback from Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring
Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring which took place at the SECC in Glasgow from 22 -24 January provided a positive start to the year for gift and home businesses north of the Border.
24 Jan 12 TRADE FAIRS: New Awards and new website for BCTF
The British Craft Trade Fair, which takes place in Harrogate from 15 – 17 April, has revamped its website www.bcft.co.uk to provide more information for both would-be visitors and potential exhibitors alike. The result is very attractive and includes a comprehensive picture gallery of some of the many innovative items that will be on show this year. It is well-worth a look.
24 Jan 12 HIGHLIGHT: GA meeting for creditors of Past Times and Tobar
In response to requests from members The GA is to hold a meeting for those affected by the recent collapse of Tobar (Hawkins Bazaar and Letterbox) and Past Times. Those who attend will have the opportunity to exchange experiences with other creditors and to seek advice from GA solicitors, Richard Bailey, Katy Kidd and Ian Robotham of Steeles Law, about what measures they may be able to take to protect their interests.
23 Jan 12 RedDog Design Ltd one of the winners of Local Business Accelerator scheme
23 Jan 12 Help for Heroes: GA pair push the pedals for charity
GA chief executive Isabel Martinson and chairman Michael Sweeney were so inspired by the work of Help for Heroes co-founders Bryn and Emma Parry that they joined the charity’s 350-mile Bridge Too Far bike ride around Belgium and Holland in September 2010 and between them raised over £14,000 for the charity.
23 Jan 12 NEWS: Your date with the Ad-man, the guru and the retailer
Join us for The GA’s 2012 ‘Members’ Day’ on Wednesday 16 May to network with fellow members and to hear our stunning line up of professional speakers. You are guaranteed a great day out and the chance pick up some top tips on making your own business more successful.
23 Jan 12 NEWS: Gift of the Year Finalists Announced
The Gift of the Year judging panel has finished its deliberations and the fifty one companies that have either won or been highly commended in the 2012 awards have been informed. Check them out now at www.giftoftheyear.co.uk or see them on our fabulous stand at Spring Fair (Hall 7 E30/F31)
23 Jan 12 HIGHLIGHT: Your chance to join a ‘Business Delegation’ to Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka High Commission in London is organising a UK Business Delegation to its country from 28 – 30 March, 2012 to coincide with the Sri Lanka Expo exhibition in Colombo. The Expo will showcase goods from 300 manufacturing exporters covering everything from Ceylon Tea, through to ethical garments and gemstones as well as giftware, toys and lifestyle products. There will also be exhibitors offering Business Process Outsourcing at the show, which is expected to attract some 1000 foreign visitors.
23 Jan 12 HIGHLIGHT: New IP support for SMEs
New measures announced by the Government at the end of last year look set to assist small and medium sized companies to protect their intellectual property and to expand their businesses.