Yearly Archives: 2026

Blade & Rose celebrates charity donation

Baby and children’s gifting and fashion brand Blade & Rose has reached an impressive milestone in its partnership with WWF (World Wide Fund for...

Jo Couch named finalist in Enterprise Vision Awards

llustrator and greeting card publisher Jo Couch has been named as a finalist in the UK’s Enterprise Vision Awards Jo, who is based in North...

Report shows community is retail’s most underused growth strategy

Spring & Autumn Fair, in partnership with Faire, has revealed new insight showing that community-building is emerging as one of the most powerful and...

The Giftware Association welcomes Holly Stafford Smith to National Committee

The Giftware Association has announced the appointment of Holly Stafford Smith of GH Stafford to its National Committee Bringing with her a wealth of experience...

Thortful challenges ‘perfect dad’ narrative

Online card retailer thortful is challenging the traditional ‘perfect dad’ narrative with a provocative new Father’s Day campaign highlighting the realities of modern family...

Last-minute Brit shoppers to splash £1.32bn on Father’s Day

Father’s Day spending in the UK will rise by 5%, forecasts the international delivery expert Parcelhero. But retailers must be ready for a surge...

Win chance to showcase at Shoppe Object New York 

Four UK brands to win fully funded showcase packages worth £1,750 each  The Giftware Association (GA), in partnership with BATF International, is offering an exclusive...

Independent retailers welcome crackdown on high street organised crime

Independent retailers association Bira has welcomed government plans to introduce new legislation giving police and councils enhanced powers to shut down criminal businesses on...

SDEA elects first-ever female president 

The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has elected Claire White of Antalis as President: the first woman to hold the role since the...

BLE exhibitor numbers at record high as visitor registration opens

Visitor registration is now open for Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) at ExCel London from October 6-8 Off the back of a record-breaking Licensing Expo in...

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