Registration for Spring Fair 2025 is open
November 4, 2024
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Registration is live for the UK’s leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, Spring Fair, which is on track to sell out at its 75th
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HTA and FPC askss for urgent government action on the border
October 25, 2024
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The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) have issued a joint letter to the government, calling for urgent action following a
Bath wins RHS Britain in Bloom 60th anniversary competition
October 21, 2024
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The beautiful city of Bath, inaugural winner of Britain in Bloom, has once again been crowned champion in the 60th anniversary year of The Royal
History On Glass: Where historic glass and contemporary design unite
October 21, 2024
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Historic trends in home and giftware have always been popular. We have seen over the years how maximalist decor and period aesthetics have grown, with
See over 175 designer-makers at Cockpit’s Open Studios
October 17, 2024
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Over two weekends this November, Winter Open Studios returns to Cockpit for a festive celebration of creativity and making (21–24 November and 29 November–1 December).
Scottish retailers enjoy strong summer trading
October 15, 2024
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Independent retailers across Scotland are generally reporting solid sales for 2024 following a summer of plentiful visitors. Despite soggy weather and challenging economic times, sales
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Artist, designer to the stars, and acclaimed actress Tricia Paoluccio, whose pressed flower creations have adorned fashion icons like Anna Wintour and Taylor Swift, now unveils a new way
Registration is open for Autumn Fair 2025
May 19, 2025
Registration is now officially live for Autumn Fair 2025, the UK’s largest and most diverse seasonal trade showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Taking place
Gift of the Year Award Winners announced
May 16, 2025
The winners of Gift of the Year 2025, organised by The Giftware Association, were unveiled on Tuesday 13th May at The Gift Awards, held at
Widdop & Co. named North West Family Business of the Year
May 14, 2025
The prestigious North West Family Business Awards 2025 took centre stage at The Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel in Liverpool on Friday, 9 May, crowning Widdop