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Autumn Fair to host 15th Brands of China showcase
Autumn Fair will host manufacturers and wholesalers of Chinese home and giftware as part of the 15th annual Brands of China showcase. ...read more
Posted: 19 August 2018

Independent yarn shops join forces across the UK
More than 40 independent yarn shops across the UK have joined forces to launch a promotional campaign. ...read more
Posted: 16 August 2018

ICHF Events to release second Craft Report at CHSI Stitches 2019
ICHF Events will release a second major craft industry report at CHSI Stitches 2019. ...read more
Posted: 9 August 2018

Autumn Fair #SBS winners announced
The winners of this year’s Autumn Fair #SBS winners have been announced, with each finalist receiving a free exhibitor place within the #SBS Pavilion. ...read more
Posted: 7 August 2018

Northern Ireland celebrates August Craft Month
Crafters across Northern Ireland will be celebrating the wealth of exceptional talent on its doorstep as part of August Craft Month. ...read more
Posted: 30 July 2018

BCTF announces new awards sponsorship
The organiser of the British Craft Trade Fair has announced three new sponsors for the next edition of its awards, to be presented during the show on 8th April, 2018. ...read more
Posted: 30 July 2018

ICHF issues warning over fraudulent company
ICHF Events, the organiser of CHSI Stitches, has issued a warning after some of the show’s exhibitors were contacted by a fraudulent company. ...read more
Posted: 24 July 2018

Student stationery design award winners announced
Students from Staffordshire University won all three placements in the new Student Stationery Design Awards. ...read more
Posted: 20 July 2018

Imagine DIY launches Ragdoll Ribbons
Leah Lewis from Imagine DIY speaks exclusively to Craft Focus about the launch of sister brand, Ragdoll Ribbons ...read more
Posted: 19 July 2018

Search is underway to find UK's best small shop
The search for the best small shop in the UK is underway as The Best Small Shops competition, managed by the Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), is launched to celebrate the commitment and creativity of independent retailers on the UK’s High Streets and the central role they play in their local community. ...read more
Posted: 17 July 2018

Commit to Knit month calls for help from crafters
UK Hand Knitting (UKHKA) has announced the launch of Commit to Knit Month 2018. ...read more
Posted: 16 July 2018

Loewe Craft Prize 2019 launches
Loewe has announced the third edition of its international Craft Prize 2019, with submissions open from now until 31st October 2018. ...read more
Posted: 16 July 2018

Fashion collaboration for Royal School of Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) has announced a new collaboration with menswear label E. ...read more
Posted: 7 July 2018

New Head of Retail at Crafter's Companion
Crafter’s Companion has appointed a new Head of Retail after experiencing a 12 per cent increase in UK sales from 2016/2017 to 2017/2018. ...read more
Posted: 28 June 2018

Kirstie Allsopp talks craft at Heal's
Craft lovers are invited to join Kirstie Allsopp at Heal’s on Tottenham Court Road for an evening of conversation on Thursday 5th July. ...read more
Posted: 28 June 2018

Email scam hits Craft Focus subscribers
KD Media Publishing has been made aware that some subscribers have received a fraudulent email requesting the payment of balances under the guise of a false member of the Craft Focus team. ...read more
Posted: 19 June 2018

Breaking news: Stationery Show Manchester cancelled
Ocean Media Group has today announced that this year’s Stationery Show Manchester has been cancelled, citing a tough retail market, cautious buyers and uncertain suppliers as reasons not to run the event. ...read more
Posted: 18 June 2018

Email scam hits Attire Accessories subscribers
KD Media Publishing has been made aware that some subscribers have received a fraudulent email requesting the payment of balances under the guise of a false member of the Attire Accessories team. ...read more
Posted: 12 June 2018

Theo Paphitis brings #SBS to Autumn Fair
Autumn Fair will be welcoming entrepreneur and small business champion Theo Paphitis as the host of its #SBS Pavilion, a showcase dedicated to highlighting new products from ambitious start-ups and small businesses. ...read more
Posted: 11 June 2018

Paperworld returns to four global locations once again
Paperworld 2019 will take place in four different locations once again. ...read more
Posted: 6 June 2018

Royal School of Needlework launches online learning programme
The Royal School of Needlework has launched an online learning programme in partnership with SewandSo. ...read more
Posted: 29 May 2018

ICHF announces new ambassadors for its Creative Craft Shows
ICHF Events has announced that Crafty Beggars, Julie Peasgood and Wendy Turner Webster will be taking on the role of ambassadors for the Creative Craft Shows in 2018 and 2019. ...read more
Posted: 29 May 2018

Corinne Lapierre launches new website
Bestselling craft brand Corinne Lapierre has launched a new website and online shop, selling the designer’s rapidly expanding range of felt sewing kits. ...read more
Posted: 21 May 2018

Half of consumers will ditch a business for poor customer service
Research by NewVoiceMedia has revealed that 42 per cent of UK consumers have left a business within the last year as a result of poor customer service. ...read more
Posted: 17 May 2018

SDEA invites retailers to its Annual Review Day
SDEA invites retailers to its Annual Review Day to discuss the future of retail on the high street. ...read more
Posted: 9 May 2018

Create It Events announces new show
Create It Events has announced the third date in its 2018 partnership with Hochanda TV. ...read more
Posted: 8 May 2018