First time exhibitors line up to join Autumn Fair
June 25, 2025
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Autumn Fair, the UK’s largest B2B retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion of the season taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10
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showUP and TRENDS UP WEST announce collaboration
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Dutch trade event showUP andThe German lifestyle show TRENDS UP WEST (TUW) have entered a partnership aimed at increasing the visibility of both events and
Tricia Paoluccio’s debut fine art print collection launched
May 23, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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