The third edition of h+h americas confirmed its status as the fastest growing US event for the handicraft industry. A record number of 3,831 professionals from 36 countries and all 50 US states ventured to Rosemont to source the latest crafts products from 402 vendors, increasing exhibitor participation by 50% compared to the previous year. Attendees consisted of major retailers such as Michaels, JOANN Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, Blick Art Materials as well as store owners from all across North and South America and Europe. Combined social media engagement reached 17 Million viewers based on data provided by attending content creators.
Posted: 9 May 2024
The Caran d'Ache collaboration with Keith Haring won the award for the Best Brand Licensed Gifting Product Or Range at the Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards. Hosted by comedian Cally Beaton, the B&LLAs event was attended by over 400 retailers, licensees and brand owners, which included those from the greeting card and stationery scene such as Caran d'Ache, Moleskine, The Works, Tache Crafts, Portico Designs, Carousel Calendars, I Like Birds, and Blueprint Collections who were all among the finalists.
Posted: 7 May 2024
Autumn Fair, retail's leading seasonal showcase for the home, gift and fashion industries, has announced an exclusive partnership with Faire, Europe's leading wholesale marketplace.
Faire will help hundreds of exhibiting brands take orders on its platform from retailers attending the show. This collaboration will bridge online and offline wholesale for the first time in the UK and simplify the buying process for up to 20,000 independent retailers.
Retailers at Autumn Fair will gain access to Faire's extensive global network of brands, helping them to discover products, streamline their buying process and benefit from 60-day payment terms available on Faire. Faire will also be offering new retailers a 50 percent discount on their first order to help them easily shop at the show and beyond.
Posted: 3 May 2024
ACID CEO Dids MacDonald has been recognised on the Women in Trades Association Powerlist 2024.
The Trade Association Forum (TAF), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) joined forces to champion the role of women in trade associations and celebrate their achievements.
TAF, FSB and CBI are led by strong female champions and are supported in their respective organisations by brilliant women at all stages of their careers.
In a joint statement they said: "It is our shared ambition to support our own staff and other inspirational women in trade associations to be powerful advocates for diversity and inclusion in their sectors and more widely to support and encourage female business leaders and entrepreneurs."
Posted: 2 May 2024
The winners of The B&LLAs 2024 were announced on 25th April at a glittering awards event, held at the Royal Lancaster London. Hosted by Cally Beaton, the brand licensing community's annual get-together, was attended by some 400 retailers, licensees and brand owners who shared in the joy as the worthy winners made their way to the stage to collect their trophies.
Posted: 30 April 2024
TheMagicTouch offer the perfect entry-level low maintenance desktop, powderless, DTF transfer solution for single and full colour transfers for garment and textile decoration. All made possible using CMYK + White toner transfers printed with selected LED/Laser digital desktop printers. The new 2-Part "WTT" (White Toner Transfer) consists of a transparent film and a white paper booster enabling full colour transfers to be produced with vibrancy, speed and the best durability ever. No cutting or weeding required. Simply print the logo/design on to the matt side of the transparent film and then press together with the white paper booster. The white will only transfer to where toner is on the transparent sheet.
Posted: 25 April 2024
Autumn Fair has announced the launch of a New Business Pavilion designed to support small businesses and the next generation of makers and creators, helping put their products on the map.
100 New Business Pavilion ready-to-exhibit entry level price packages are available and include space at both Autumn Fair taking place from 1st – 4th September 2024 at NEC Birmingham, and Spring Fair from 2nd – 5th February 2025.
As the indispensable destinations for buyers to explore a wealth of new and captivating products from the most coveted brands in retail, the packages have been curated to give retail's future leaders a chance to reach a new marketplace, learn from seasoned businesses, and be part of the future of retail with Spring & Autumn Fair.
Posted: 24 April 2024
h+h cologne 2024 closed its doors with strong figures and a positive feedback from the industry. In line with the market figures published by Initiative Handarbeit e.V., which show that handicrafts are anchored within society more than ever, h+h cologne offered a huge international meeting point for trade visitors of the creative community. In total, the visitors came together from 78 countries. The survey that was carried out by GfK Nuremberg on behalf of the industry association, Initiative Handarbeit, proves the growing enthusiasm for textile handicrafts. In the meantime, the 18 to 29-year-olds form the largest group of handicraft fans.
Posted: 23 April 2024
Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1984, MFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt and now consists of two areas: Fairconstruction and Media Services. The lasting success of the Group's very first subsidiary is founded on providing exhibitors with the best possible visibility through stand construction and marketing services.
Posted: 18 April 2024
Say hello to the Hop, Skip, Jump ranges from Bothy Threads. 12 brand new cross stitch kits, specially designed for Little Stitchers! Bothy wanted to create a mindful activity for children, to develop their motor skills, creativity, and encourage time away from screens. Using fabulous artwork from Kate Hadfield, there are a range of designs in bright, bold colours, from monsters to monkeys, fairytales to brave knights, and of course a trip to the circus.
Posted: 16 April 2024