The BTHA is pleased to announce that two special awards have been presented to long-serving toy retailers Vernon Franklin, who received a BTHA Golden Teddy and Philip Kaye, who received a BTHA Special Recognition Award. The awards were presented by Toymaster Managing Director Yogi Parmar, on behalf of the BTHA during a recent Toymaster regional event. With a combined length of service to the toy industry of more than 120 years, both were commended on their dedicated service to the industry through toy retail, commitment to their customers, trustworthiness within their companies and their humility.
Posted: 9 October 2025
Bang on trend with the Disco Retro bright colour scheme expected to be huge this festive season, this 25cm x 25cm Colourful Christmas Tree mini diamond framed canvas, from Figured' Art , is exceptional value for money. Your customers will benefit from full drill eco-friendly diamonds which stick to the premium adhesive numbered canvas already stretched onto a high-quality wooden frame.
Posted: 7 October 2025
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