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NY NOW has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Greeting Card Association (GCA) to co locate their respective industry leading events in New York City beginning in 2026. The collaboration will debut with GCA's The Greeting Card Expo taking place within the NY NOW Winter Market, February 1st to 3rd, 2026, at the Javits Centre in New York.
Posted: 2 October 2025
As we head into the Golden Quarter for gifting the team at Giving & Living is looking ahead to one of the first trade sourcing events of 2026, due to take place from 18-20 January at Westpoint, Exeter. For those who enjoy visiting this fabulous independent show – and others who've yet to sample the delights of the West Country – we take a sneaky peak at what's in store.
Posted: 30 September 2025
The Association for Cultural Enterprises is delighted to announce the winner of its annual Seeds of Change £10,000 prize fund supporting and encouraging sustainable initiatives within the cultural sector. The 2025 prize fund has been awarded to The Art House, Wakefield for its creative initiative, From Earth to Cloth. This truly sustainable project works with the local gardening community, creatives and The Art House's own urban orchard space to create a unique range of naturally dyed, handcrafted homeware items for retail and wholesale.
Posted: 25 September 2025
Recognised as one of the most influential trade shows for paper, stationery, office, and school supplies, this is where the global industry comes to connect, discover, and grow in person. From powerhouse brands to breakthrough innovations, the entire supply chain is at your fingertips. Whether you're a retailer, distributor, owner, manufacturer, or entrepreneur, this is your platform to source what's new, spot what's next, and spark partnerships that translate into growth.
Posted: 23 September 2025
Autumn Fair 2025 at NEC Birmingham closed on a high note, delivering a dynamic and productive event that attracted thousands of influential buyers and suppliers from across the UK. Cementing its position as the definitive order-writing show for the home, gift, fashion, and garden sectors, this year's edition saw a marked rise in retail decision-makers seizing the final major buying opportunity ahead of the crucial holiday trading season.
Posted: 16 September 2025
The Association for Cultural Enterprises is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Griffiths as its new Chief Executive. Paul brings almost 30 years' leadership experience across the heritage, museums, and cultural attractions sector, with a strong record of transformation, income diversification, and enterprise growth. Most recently he was CEO in the UAE, overseeing the flagship historic site of Al Jazeera Al Hamra and developing innovative enterprise programmes with international partners.
Posted: 11 September 2025
Autumn Fair, the UK's leading marketplace for Home, Gift and Fashion, opened its doors on Sunday at the NEC Birmingham to a vibrant crowd of engaged buyers ready to discover the season's must-have products. Thousands of retailers from across the UK and beyond filled the halls, kicking off the four-day show with strong order writing, fresh brand discoveries, and a clear sense of optimism for the retail season ahead. With an exciting mix of returning favourites and first-time exhibitors, Day One set a confident tone for what promises to be a dynamic and commercially successful event.
Posted: 8 September 2025
Toy Fair will return to Olympia, London from 20th to 22nd January 2026 for its 72nd show. With approximately six months to go, demand for exhibition space is already very high, driven by a strong returnee rate and keen interest from new applicants. The popular Gold Zone, which houses the smallest stands- and often is the spot to find hidden treasures- is already sold out, and there is limited space available across both levels in the rest of the halls.
Posted: 14 August 2025
Spring Fair, the UK's home, gift, and fashion trade show, is delighted to announce the 12 new winners of its continued partnership with retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis and his #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. Each winner will receive a free exhibition stand within the #SBS Village at Spring Fair, taking place on 1 - 4 February 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.
Posted: 7 August 2025
The Giftware Association is delighted to announce that Gemma Sault will be joining as managing director at the beginning of September. With a strong background in the giftware and retail sectors, Gemma brings a wealth of experience and fresh energy to the Giftware Association as it continues to support and champion the UK's vibrant home, stationery, craft, jewellery and gift industry.
Posted: 5 August 2025
