The Giftware Association

23/11/2024

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - GOTY 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/share-the-love-1315376

22/11/2024

BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - GOTY 2025 - https://mailchi.mp/aae85bf5dfcf/share-the-love-1315372 This is your chance to secure our exclusive Black Friday Weekend Deal for you and your business to enter into our Gift of the Year competition. The perfect opportunity to raise your profile in the industry, and we know you have what it takes to be a category winner.

If you purchase any credits or bundles from today until Monday 25th at midnight, we will add a free credit to your account to add your products to ANY category for GOTY 2025. (T&Cs apply).

15/11/2024

Wanting to sell your products in France? Or expand your current operations, then join the Giftware Association in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade for an exciting trade mission.

Connect with the French Embassy | Go on a Trade Show Walk Around at Museum Connections & Maison Objet | Meet French Retail Buyers | Learn about market trends & facts | Visit French retailers including Galeries Lafayette, Printemps

Register your interest now https://lnkd.in/eaKhTwDz | Deadline date Sunday 24th July 2024

14/11/2024

GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - last few weeks - https://mailchi.mp/40bd2389c0ef/competition-now-open-1315350 GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 IS NOW IN ITS FINAL FEW WEEKS OF COLLECTING ENTRIES BEFORE WE CLOSE THE DOORS ON THE AWARDS ON THE 30TH NOVEMBER...

With only a few weeks left of the awards we have already received some amazing entries so far and are expecting more over the coming weeks, especially with our Black Friday deal looming on the horizon...

13/11/2024

Have you checked out our Educational Resources on our website? Get up to date and industry related content at no cost. Topics include: Announcements and calls for evidence; IP; Goods movement; Trade and export support; sanctions; HMRC updates; OPSS updates; Sustainability and waste (including EPR) and much much more

07/11/2024

GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - One Month To Go - https://mailchi.mp/d5723b174568/competition-now-open-1315326 I know you are all extremely busy, but we would love to see your brand in the awards showcasing your new products.

We have an incredible (always growing) lineup of judges who will be looking for the best new products and ranges to market. We currently have 120 retailers and buyers from a huge variety of stores signed up which you can view here and a massive 60% new to the awards who are all eager to judge your products at the end of this month.

06/11/2024

06/11/2024

Connect, share stories and be inspired by the trailblazing women who are transforming the world of gifting this festive season.

Book now https://www.giftwareassociation.org/events-and-education/women-in-gifts-2

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.

Get your FREE ticket here: www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk

31/10/2024

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.

Book now https://www.giftwareassociation.org/events-and-education/women-in-gifts-2

30/10/2024

🎙️ 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.

17/10/2024

GIFT OF THE YEAR 2025 - Why you should Enter - https://mailchi.mp/3397f6b52739/competition-now-open-1315263

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!

14/10/2024

WEBINAR: Five Tips To Help You Sell More - https://mailchi.mp/ga-uk/where-is-april-going-1315257