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| CraftCover's new insurance policy |
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CraftCover insurance brokers have designed a policy created specifically for the UK Craft Industry. The company's bespoke insurance product is made for independent crafters, by a small independent company. CraftCover has just launched a brand-new policy that has been highly requested by a lot of newer and/ or part time crafters, and that's the 'one-off craft insurance policy'. Read on to find out more...
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| Hahnemühle's new bookmark pads |
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The Hahnemühle bookmark pad is for all creative people. With pre-cut bookmarks you can get started straight away, there is no need for tedious cutting from a standard sheet of watercolour paper. This heavyweight 100 per cent cotton 300 gsm watercolour paper is highly absorbent and can hold several layers of watercolours. It's also a perfect basis for self-designed collages that can be created on bookmarks instead of a painted picture.
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| Crafter's Companion appoints new CEO |
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Crafter's Companion has appointed Mark Allsop as its new CEO to support its dynamic growth strategy. Prior to joining the global craft retailer, which was founded by businesswoman Sara Davies in 2005, Mark was COO and CDO at Currys plc. Here, he was responsible for developing and leading the business' omnichannel, data and technology strategy across both physical and digital retail.
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| New designer joins Heritage Crafts |
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Mel Rodicq is the latest artist to join the 'Heritage family'. Welcome on board! Here is the design Hidden Valley (MSHV1686). I just adore the colours. The design in part of the range entitled: Mel's Stitches and measures 20.5cm x 20.5cm. The RRP is £34.99. These designs are available on 27ct evenweave or 14ct aida fabric. The kit contains: Zweigart fabric, DMC stranded cottons sorted on to numbered cards, a needle, and clear charts and instructions. We can't wait to hear your thoughts!
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| NSW exceeds all expectations with new direction |
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This year's National Stationery Week saw more than 150 retailers and suppliers take part in what some call the biggest marketing campaign in the stationery industry calendar. Taking place between 15th to 21st May 2023, National Stationery Week was backed by world renowned brands including Maped Helix, Pentel, Snopake, edding, Zebra Pens and Staedtler, as well as Jakar International, Esterbrook, Kaweko, and Sinclairs.
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| Pentel announces #LovePentelPen winners |
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Pentel is delighted to announce the winners of its #LovePentelPens competition, in which end-users receiving special Pentel sample packs were encouraged to vote for their favourite independent retail stationer. Online stationery shop Under the Rowan Trees secured the highest number of votes, while Oswestry-based Meraki Colour came second. Pentel co-ordinated the #LovePentelPens activity to complement its sponsorship of a day during this year's National Stationery Week.
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| Registration LIVE for Connect @ Autumn Fair |
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Registration is now live for Autumn Fair, the UK's ultimate shop for shop, for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion. Taking place on the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham buyers now have access to register early for their free ticket. This August sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair, the new meetings programme designed to transform the buying experience and offer a host of pre-show benefits for buyers to connect with hundreds of leading brands including Lesser & Pavey, Sass & Belle, Besp-Oak, Richard Cooper, Hill Interiors, Febland Group, The Satchville Gift Company, Edge Company, Bomb Cosmetics, Chalk UK, Heathcote & Ivory, Upper Canada UK, London Ornaments, Walton & Co, Wilde Java, Ancient Mariner, Final Touches, Indra Importer, McGowan & Rutherford & Originals, Kikkerland, Bookspeed, Joe Davies, Powell Craft, Richard Lang & Sons, Jellycat, Malini, Deluxe HomeArt, JJ Textile, Blooms by Samuel Baker, Hot Tomato, Inis - Energy of the Sea, The Art File, Paper Salad, Emotional Rescue, The Little Dog Laughed, Cardology, The Seed Card Company, RMS International, Ultimate Products, TY UK, Keel Toys, Sea Gems, Big Metal, Scream Pretty, My Doris, Jayley, Lighthouse Clothing, Lunar, and many more.
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| Plans for CHSI Stitches underway |
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Experienced event organisers, ICHF Events, is planning further investment in high calibre speakers for the 2024 show following the success of the 2023 education programme which included entrepreneur and founder of a celebrated luxury fashion label, Barjis Chohan; Claire Harper, leading branding expert with Argos, Ocado, Sainsburys and Mamas & Papas and Safia Minney, award-winning social entrepreneur and founder of sustainable fashion brand, People Tree.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
20-21 Aug 2023 - Scotland's Trade Fair Autumn
SEC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
www.scotlandstradefairs.com
3-6 Sep 2023 - Autumn Fair 2023
NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK
www.autumnfair.com
4-5 Sep 2023 - The London Textile Fair
Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH
www.thelondontextilefair.co.uk
10-12 Sep 2023 - Top Drawer London
Olympia London, Hammersmith Rd, London, W14 8UX
www.topdrawer.co.uk |
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