10 Yarnstravaganza 2022 There’s a new event on the horizon for knitters and crocheters this year. From 17th to 24th September 2022, UK Hand Knitting are launching a Yarnstravaganza, a nationwide campaign to encourage crafters to visit and enjoy the benefits of their local yarn shop (LYS). We all love to visit a yarn shop for advice, to squidge some yarn or simply to be with like-minded people. Where would we be without them? UK Hand Knitting is calling on all crafters to show their love this autumn. There will be lots going on in store with hundreds of special events, goodies, limited edition commemorative project bags and enamel pins up for grabs. UK Hand Knitting has created a special map on its website to make it super-easy for crafters to find their nearest participating yarn shop, so make sure you check out what’s happening at your local shop. Save the date and get ready to join in the fun. Visit: https://ukhandknitting.com Global craft business, Crafter’s Companion has announced the appointment of David Stern as its new NonExecutive Chair. David joins the County Durham based craft supply company with more than 30 years’ experience in retail and consumer brands in the UK and US. Originally from New York, David spent 11 years in leadership positions at Unilever and most recently led bath and beauty brand, Crabtree & Evelyn through a successful digital transformation. With expertise in areas such as international expansion, e-commerce and consumer branding, David also sits as NonExecutive Chair for three other UK companies, Bleach London, Lights4fun and Duke & Dexter. David, who is now based in the UK, said: “Joining the Crafter’s Companion board offers a fantastic opportunity to share my knowledge and experience with a forward-looking and innovative company. “Crafter’s Companion is a well-established brand with an extensive portfolio of products that seek to inspire and support creative people across the world. There is so much potential for further growth and I’m excited to be a part of that.” David’s latest appointment follows an extensive process by the Crafter’s Companion Board to find a successor to Richard Harpin. After six years with the business, Mr Harpin took the decision to step down in late 2021 in order to focus his time on his primary business interests. Simon Davies, Chief Executive Officer at Crafter’s Companion, said: “Following a thorough and comprehensive search, we are delighted to welcome David Stern to the Crafter’s Companion team. “His expertise and experience with businesses that share our aspirations for global growth and omni-channel market position will make him an integral part of our future plans. We’re looking forward to working with David in the next stage of Crafter’s Companion’s journey.” Crafter’s Companion announces new Non-Executive Chair David & Charles bring you Exisle Publishing! David and Charles will distribute Exisle Publishing books (Exisle), including imprints EK Books and Little Pink Dog Books, in a new agreement beginning July 2022. The David and Charles in house team will oversee sales and marketing, with books being distributed through GBS. The list is being distributed on an exclusive basis in the UK and non-exclusively in export territories. The Exisle list features titles in mind, body, spirit and health and wellness categories alongside children’s books under the EK Books imprint. The award-winning children’s list has a particular focus on the communication and understanding of complex issues. Exisle is a former nominated publisher for the Bologna Publisher of the Year (Oceania Region). New Zealand based Exisle CEO and publisher Gareth St John Thomas is the son of David St John Thomas, who originally founded the David and Charles business in 1960. Speaking of the move to David and Charles, Gareth St John Thomas said: “We’re excited to be working with David and Charles in this new partnership to develop our UK and European book sales. We see great opportunities with our exciting Spring 2023 front list alongside scope to grow our backlist sales in all our categories.” The David and Charles sales team will be in touch with customers and sales accounts in the coming weeks to introduce the list and spring 2023 new title program. Visit: https://davidandcharles.com
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