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Animal Magic

September 6, 2016 1 Comment

Animals provided endless inspiration for greeting card manufacturers, who use images of our two, four, six or eight-legged friends on designs ranging from the sublime

Robot Brands launches into Virtual Reality

August 3, 2016 No Comments

New urban lifestyle brand, Robot Brands, is to transform one of Old Street’s best pop-up locations into a futuristic interactive shopper experience throughout August 2016.

Design-led Gifts

July 5, 2016 No Comments

The Design-led gift umbrella is a remarkably broad church embracing everything from the hand-drawn and whimsical to the avant garde and ironic. Fitting the

The Giftware Association unveils new branding

June 19, 2016 1 Comment

At the 68th Annual General Meeting of The Giftware Association (GA), chief executive Sarah Ward and newly elected chairman Henri Davis helped to unveil new

Christmas in our sights

December 2, 2015 No Comments

The exhaustive round of summer and September trade shows offered a tremendous opportunity for buyers to refresh and replenish their shelves ahead of Christmas, ensuring

Festive Inspiration

November 24, 2015 No Comments

It’s the time of year when toys, games, puzzles, pocket money items and other gifts for kids are flying off the shelves like hot cakes

Laura Ashley Partners with Carousel Worldwide To Introduce New Dated Stationery Collection

May 20, 2026

Laura Ashley has formed a new licensing partnership with leading publisher and distributor Carousel Worldwide, bringing a branded collection of stationery to retail. Available in-store

The Giftware Association Launches “Home & Gift Industry Champions” Initiative

May 18, 2026

The new programme will bring together trusted voices from across the industry to strengthen collaborate and represent the Home and Gift Industry. The Giftware Association

Tiger Feet Celebrates Opening of New Manchester Flagship Warehouse

May 18, 2026

Tiger Feet, wholesaler of giftware, partyware and greeting cards, have officially relocated their Manchester branch to a new flagship warehouse at Lowry Park. Following a

Gift of the Year 2026 Winners Announced

May 15, 2026

The winners of Gift of the Year 2026, organised by The Giftware Association, were unveiled at a black tie ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London – The

The Power of Collaboration in Retail: Unleashing your Potential

May 14, 2026

The Voices of Retail Report produced by Hyve Group, the organiser of Spring Fair, Autumn Fair and Glee, in partnership with online marketplace, Faire, has

New consumer research reveals home and garden brands win on feeling, not just features