🇬🇧 UK's Dedicated Trade Body for the Home & Gift Industry Experience 6 REAL BENEFITS in joining the community
1. Credibility of membership
2. Save money
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Save time - confidential support and guidance
4. Promotion
5. Priveliges and VIP access to lounges at key tradeshows
6. Network with like minded business professionals
And much more
31/10/2024
We are proud to announce our Partnership with The Business Show for its golden 50th Edition!
Attend on November 13th & 14th, 2024 at ExCeL for an incredible opportunity to grow your business:
• Hear from top keynote speakers sharing their success stories, including Simon Squibb.
• Discover game-changing products and services from leading brands.
• Enter to win a £100,000 startup package to grow your dream business!
• Connect with potential partners through our take on speed dating: Speed Networking!
• Attend masterclasses to get mentoring from industry experts.
The Business Show is the perfect free opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into the business world, and discover various ways to grow your enterprise.
As the year draws to a close, join us for the Women in Gifts Christmas Social on 22nd November 2024, where we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in the gift industry over the decades. Connect, share stories and be inspired by the trailblazing women who are transforming the world of gifting this festive season.
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Mad Beauty - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315282Today I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with wife and husband duo Julia and Trevor Cash, co-founders and, respectively, Creative Director and Managing Director of Mad Beauty. Their innovative and brand-protective approach to both their own brands and licensed products comes from a fascinating history that we hear all about in this episode. Enjoy!
24/10/2024
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - The Gift Awards - https://mailchi.mp/493b5ec26052/competition-now-open-1315265 The Gift of the Year 2025 awards has already seen some amazing entries in already, but entering is just the start of your journey. Through each stage of the awards you get more and more exposure, just by entering you are getting your products seen by retailers and buyers, but the culmination is our glittering awards evening - The Gift Awards.
23/10/2024
The Winners’ Panel is live. Our experts are sharing valuable insights on how to make your Gift of the Year entry for 2025 stand out from the crowd.
23/10/2024
And we’re off ✨ The GA Autumn Social has officially begun with a warm welcome from Sarah Ward, CEO and the GA team. Today is all about bringing our industry together to share ideas, network and learn from one another.
The Gift of the Year 2025 awards have been collecting some amazing entries and we have already had some exciting new brands enter but why should you enter into this year's awards?
1 - Brand Exposure
2 - Get in front of retailers
3 - It is the largest recognised awards in our industry
If you want to chat to a member of the team or would like some more info then please get in touch on [email protected]
17/10/2024
Countdown has officially started for The GA’s Autumn Social. We are so excited to announce and introduce our Gift of the Year Judges Panel. Learn about the current retail horizon and trends. Interact with the GOTY judges, ask questions and gain exclusive hints of what makes a winning product. You really don’t want to miss this!
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16/10/2024
Introducing our third speaker Sarah Burnett, Regional Adsmart Sales Executive at The GA Autumn Social on 23rd October 2024.
Learn how to make TV advertising work for you and your budget. You really don’t want to miss this!
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/a8188dcb41a6/competition-now-open-1315221 We see our Gift of the Year competition as a win-win for your brand and products. It really gets your thinking about your products and ranges in a way that helps highlight them, and just by entering you are getting yourself in front of *checks notes* 108 excited judges who are ready and waiting to jump on and start viewing your amazing products.
But please don't take our word for it, hear what other brands have said from over the years...
02/10/2024
Introducing our first speaker Oli Hills CEO .tiktok - Learn about all things and how to take your business to the next level with this wonderful platform
01/10/2024
The GA Autumn Social - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315213 We’re excited to invite you to The GA Autumn Social 2024 – a must-attend event for those in the gifting industry, taking place on Wednesday 23rd October at Federation House, Birmingham.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, get expert advice, or gain insight into the Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards, this event is for you.
30/09/2024
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Meet Birchstone - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315206 This episode we’re joined by James Arnold, CEO of Birchstone Markets. We’ve talked about finances before on this podcast, but this is our first foray into Foreign Exchange, one of three key services delivered by Birchstone. Get behind the scenes with James as we learn about how the company came to be formed in 2021, and the fantastic culture and ethos they’ve created in the business, plus how they’ve embraced technology.
26/09/2024
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions - https://mailchi.mp/8dc41ff93372/competition-now-open-1315197 We hope that entering Gift of the Year is a simple and fun process. The entry system has been designed to make it as easy for you to navigate and enter your great products, and even easier for our judges to see the products shine in their best light, but we still get a few questions about how the awards work, see below some of the most frequently asked questions we get...
25/09/2024
We’re excited to invite you to The GA Autumn Social 2024. A must-attend event for those in the home & gifting industry!
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, get expert advice, or gain insight into the Gift of the Year (GOTY) awards, this event is for you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Industry Expert Talks on press exposure, video content creation, how to get your products on the tele and TikTok marketing
• Exclusive GOTY Insights from award winners, judges and the GOTY team
• Lunch and refreshments included
• Networking and drinks to wrap up the day!
🎟️ Tickets: £60 for non-members | £30 for GA members
(Seats are limited to just 50 attendees so book now to secure your seat)
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Federation House, Birmingham
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow your business and connect with industry leaders.
GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - Meet The Judges - https://mailchi.mp/b21e31358df5/competition-now-open-1315188 The Gift of the Year 2025 is the perfect way to get your products and brands in front of new retailers and buyers, as our judging panel is made up of over 100 of the best retailers in the UK and beyond and they are an integral part of the awards.
17/09/2024
FREE WEBINAR: https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315181
You are warmly invited to join a webinar jointly hosted by the Giftware Association and Aspin. “A day in the life of a sales agent with Aimee Richards at Purple Dog Sales”
October 8th at 10.30AM.
In the Giftware industry independent sales agents play a key role representing multiple brands and promoting their products to retailers.
Aimee Richards has worked in the sector for 17 years and has represented brands such as Caroline Gardner, Roger la Borde and Jellycat.
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Announcing our next big event. The GA presents Women in Gifts Christmas Social - celebrating women in business over the decades. Mark your diaries now 22nd November 2024
#birmingham #events #birminghamupdates
Special lunch treat for all GA Autumn Social attendees. Super excited to have you all attending tomorrow.
@tygabites @sarahward.ga @the.giftoftheyear.awards @the_ga_uk
Special lunch treat for all GA Autumn Social attendees. Super excited to have you all attending tomorrow.
@tygabites @sarahward.ga @the.giftoftheyear.awards @the_ga_uk
We love getting & sharing your feedback. Here’s Bea from @keepthiscracker sharing how her brand gained enormous amounts of exposure just by entering for @the.giftoftheyear.awards
Have you entered yet?
#brands #smallbusinessowner #awards #retail
Here’s a little behind the scene clip to brighten your Wednesday morning. Have you entered for @the.giftoftheyear.awards yet? If your looking to take your brand to the next level then you must enter!
#giftwareassociation #tradeassociation #awards
Top Drawer Retail Panel | Here’s a little snippet for our lovely members
So wonderful to see our members at @topdrawerlondon #giftwareassociation #giftwareassociation #tradeshow #brands #homeandgift
Give better together this coming Christmas with Gifty! Learn more over at @giftyapp.io
#gift-giving #wishlists #gifty #secretsanta
Come on let’s go to Scotland’s Trade Fair with the GA #visitingmembers #tradeshow #scotland #giftwareassociation #businesstiktok #autumn
Want to take your brand to the next level? Enter @the.giftoftheyear.awards 2025 #awards #businessawards #brands #tradeassociation #giftwareassociation
Autumn Fair are giving away £500 to spend with one of their incredible suppliers at Autumn Fair 2024!🤩
One lucky winner will receive a £500 voucher🎫, to use at Autumn Fair from 1st – 4th September. Your voucher will be redeemable with any supplier at Autumn Fair.
To stand a chance to win, simply register for your free ticket to Autumn Fair 2024 before midnight on 16th August 2024: https://www.autumnfair.com/visitor-registration
The Giftware Association gets the ‘flavour’ of a day in the life of GA member Tyga! #visitingmembers #tradeassociation #businesssupport #mentoring
Throwback to our AGM 2024!! Wonderful to have so many of our members join us at the Federation House #network #business #giftwareassociation #tradeassociation
There’s so many amazing reasons why you should enter for @the.giftoftheyear.awards 2025.. Here’s Louise from @gardeningforkids sharing her experience and how’s it’s helped grow her business and attract large national retailers just by entering and being a finalist. #awards #businessawards #brands #tradeassociation #giftwareassociation
The GA had a special surprise for all attendees at the Gift Fair Development Board #tradeassociation #thegiftwareassociation #networking #workinginstyle #picnic #funinthesun 🎀☀️
The Giftware Association (the GA) is a national trade representative body and is the only UK trade association serving the gift and home industry. We recognise the remarkable talent and creativity of members ranging from retailers to suppliers, high street brands names to individual craftspeople and many others. Since 1947, the association's commitment has always been to help and support members and help them make money, save money and save time by offering a wide selection of services and support.
HOW THE GA OPERATE
The GA provides representation in return for a subscription fee. The association offers many products and services, including design protection, networking, training, legal help, advice and support as well as a host of other money-saving services. A key focus is as a representative body putting forward the collective view and position of our members, generally to government departments, agencies and regulators and also to the media and other opinion formers. The GA is a non-profit organisation with a governing body made up of elected representatives from the industry.
OUR MEMBERS
The GA represents companies from across the gift and home industry – manufacturers, designers, wholesalers, importers, exporters, retailers (independents, multiples and online) – from sole traders to major PLCs.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
Whether you're a well-established company or just starting out in business, the GA can save you money, represent your views and give you lots of information and promotion. We are an additional resource, and many members use us as an extra pair of hands and a sounding board.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Belonging to the GA not only gives bottom line savings but also offers members the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience.
