Iconic print designer Cath Kidston Padgham MBE has partnered with Oxfordshire-based The Indian Block Print Co. to design three exclusive sets of Indian wooden printing blocks and fabric paint palette, inspired by her love of gardening and scented geraniums. The blocks have been designed by Cath's own studio Joy of Print which she founded in 2017. The company designs print and product for international retailers as well as sharing its distinctive portfolio in collaboration with like-minded brands.
Posted: 28 May 2024
The first-time winners in five categories were selected on the second show day of h+h americas 2024 which took place from May 1-3, 2024 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Centre in Rosemont, IL. h+h americas looks at cosplay as a significant part of the crafting segment and is committed to recognise passionate creators for their achievements during this event.
Posted: 23 May 2024
NY NOW, the premier wholesale trade show in New York City serving the gift, home, and accessories marketplace, today is pleased to unveil exciting plans as it continues its 100th anniversary celebration this August at the Summer 2024 Market. Returning to New York City's Javits Center from August 4–7, 2024, NY NOW's Summer Market 2024 will showcase key enhancements aimed at providing a collaborative and immersive experience for the thousands of exhibitors and attendees that gather at the preeminent event. Designers, industry veterans, and media members are invited to join buyers and suppliers across the gift, home, and accessories sectors, promising meaningful connections within the retail capital of the world.
Posted: 21 May 2024
The winners of the Stationery Awards 2024 were announced Tuesday 14th May at the close of the first day of London Stationery Show at the Business Design Centre. There were over 70 products nominated from 40 different brands, from the well-established to newbies on the scene. Judged by an independent panel of leading retailers, across 12 distinct product categories, the awards recognise the greatest product innovations in the stationery sector.
Posted: 17 May 2024
Craft Industry Alliance is proud to announce the winners of the first-ever Golden Scissors Awards recognising excellence in the crafts industry. The awards ceremony took place live on stage at h+h Americas at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Centre in Rosemont, Illinois today. Five outstanding craft professionals were recognised in front of an audience of several hundred of their peers for their contributions to the industry.
Posted: 16 May 2024
95 exhibitors at this year's Creativeworld have donated high-quality trade fair samples from their craft and creative product ranges to the Frankfurt Children's Office. Hence, they are provinding around 4,000 children in more than 60 children's and young people's centres in the Rhine-Main region with products like brushes and paints, modelling clay and pens as well as special trend products and materials for the latest creative techniques for free.
Posted: 14 May 2024
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