The Home and Gift Association

The Home and Gift Association Your Industry. Your Community. Your Growth Partner. Experience 6 REAL BENEFITS in joining the community

1. Credibility of membership
2. Save money
3. Promotion
5.

The UK's dedicated trade association for the home and gift industry, bringing businesses together through expert support, meaningful connections, industry insight and opportunities that help our members Save time - confidential support and guidance
4. Priveliges and VIP access to lounges at key tradeshows
6. Network with like minded business professionals

And much more

The shelfie spotting continues…Following the launch of our campaign last week, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled whil...
02/09/2026

The shelfie spotting continues…

Following the launch of our campaign last week, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled while out and about and we’ve spotted plenty more HGA members in the wild.

A recent visit to Battlefield 1403 Farmshop turned up a brilliant selection of familiar names, including St Eval, Gisela Graham London, Candlelight, Wrendale Designs and Hollie Tree.

And the shelfie spotting didn’t stop there:

• Richard Lang & Son LTD spotted at Bentleys Cards & Gifts, Birmingham
• The Eco-friendly Card Co spotted at St Brides Inn

We love seeing our members’ products out on the shelves.

Now we want to see yours!

Have you spotted your products in store? Seen another HGA member while you’ve been out and about? Or created a display you’re particularly proud of?

📸 Take a shelfie
📍 Tell us where you spotted it
📧 Send it to [email protected], tag Home & Gift Association and use

We’ll be sharing more of our favourites over the coming weeks.

Keep your eyes on the shelves… 👀

Meet our newest HGA members!We’re excited to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creati...
01/09/2026

Meet our newest HGA members!

We’re excited to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creativity, craftsmanship and innovation across gifting, stationery, home decor and finance.

• You Name It - An established giftware company with more than 40 years of experience sourcing, creating and supplying distinctive products to both retailers and consumers.
• Tyrrell Katz Ltd. - A family-run UK design studio with more than 20 years of experience creating charming, hand-illustrated children’s products, including tableware, backpacks and other everyday essentials.
• Lifestyle & Gift Shop - A curated sustainable lifestyle retailer offering eco-friendly home, garden, beauty and gift collections for conscious consumers.
• Carousel Worldwide - The UK’s largest calendar distributor, bringing together its own published titles and leading UK and international brands to provide retailers with a comprehensive calendar collection from a single source.
• Mondu - A B2B payments platform that helps businesses and marketplaces offer flexible payment options to their business customers.

We’re delighted to welcome them to the HGA community and look forward to supporting them as they grow.

Your Community. Your Growth Partner.

Happy World Letter Writing Day!In a world of instant messages, there’s still something special about putting pen to pape...
01/09/2026

Happy World Letter Writing Day!

In a world of instant messages, there’s still something special about putting pen to paper.

Today we’re celebrating HGA members helping keep the art of letter writing alive, including Kikkerland Design Inc, Thinking Gifts | For Readers & Writers and Victoria Eggs.

Whether it’s a handwritten note, a heartfelt thank you, or a letter to a loved one, taking the time to write can make someone’s day.

Government. Industry. Growth.This week, the Home & Gift Association met with Lord Leong CBE and senior representatives f...
28/08/2026

Government. Industry. Growth.

This week, the Home & Gift Association met with Lord Leong CBE and senior representatives from the Department for Business & Trade (UK Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) to ensure the voice of our industry is being heard at the highest level.

From export opportunities and fairer trading conditions to trade shows, packaging regulations and support for small businesses, we had an open and constructive discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing our sector.

As the trade association representing around 400 businesses across manufacturing, supply, retail and services, we are committed to championing the issues that matter most to our members and helping shape the future of our industry.

But advocacy is only effective when it is backed by real business experiences.

📢 We need your voice.

What is holding your business back? What opportunities would help you grow? What challenges should government understand better?

Whether you’re a retailer, supplier, manufacturer, designer, service provider or industry partner, we want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us build the evidence needed to drive meaningful conversations and positive change.

Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient and more prosperous future for the home and gift sector.

Exclusive HGA Member Event | Talking Together Sharing LunchWe’re pleased to be joining Talking Tables for the next Talki...
28/08/2026

Exclusive HGA Member Event | Talking Together Sharing Lunch

We’re pleased to be joining Talking Tables for the next Talking Together Sharing Lunch on Thursday 19th November. The event will bring members together for an afternoon of conversation, shared experiences and new learnings.

We will be exploring the growing role of Faire in B2B selling, looking at the Faire landscape as we enter 2027 and giving businesses the opportunity to share their own experiences, challenges and learnings.

The afternoon will include lunch, a panel discussion and an open conversation, with plenty of opportunity to connect with others from across the industry.

HGA members interested in attending, please get in touch to find out more: [email protected]



Meet our newest HGA members!We’re pleased to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creati...
27/08/2026

Meet our newest HGA members!

We’re pleased to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creativity, craftsmanship and innovation from across gifting, stationery, jewellery, home decor and accessories.

• Pachacuti UK - British designers of the finest Panama hats & pioneers of sustainable fashion. Delivering handcrafted excellence to the world since 1992.
• Paperlink - A market-leading publisher of contemporary, art and humorous greetings cards, breaking convention with strong new brands and exciting designs.
• NAUSENI Ltd - A socially conscious brand that creates handcrafted wool felt slippers and accessories by combining British design with traditional Nepalese craftsmanship.
• SilverAmber Jewellery - A family-run business located in Corby offering stunning amber jewellery from leading jewellery wholesalers in the UK.
• - A UK based supplier specialising in decorative home accessories, gifts and statement decor designed to add personality and wow factor at retail.

We’re delighted to have them as part of the HGA community and look forward to supporting them as they grow.

Your Community. Your Growth Partner.

🐾 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾To celebrate, we're shining a spotlight on some of the fantastic dog-friendly products c...
26/08/2026

🐾 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

To celebrate, we're shining a spotlight on some of the fantastic dog-friendly products created by our members! ❤️🐶

From treats and toys to stylish accessories and gifts for dog lovers, our industry is full of products designed to make life even better for our furry best friends.

Swipe to discover some of our favourites.  Tell us about your dog in the comments. Bonus points for sharing a picture!

Here's to the dogs who greet us at the door, steal our spot on the sofa, and make every day brighter. 

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Member Spotlight: G H Stafford & Son LTD In our latest Member Spotlight, we catch up with Holly Stafford-Smith of G H St...
25/08/2026

Member Spotlight: G H Stafford & Son LTD

In our latest Member Spotlight, we catch up with Holly Stafford-Smith of G H Stafford & Son Ltd, a fourth-generation family business with its roots in Walsall’s historic leathergoods trade.

Holly shares the story behind the business, the importance of staying relevant in a changing industry and what’s ahead as G H Stafford & Son Ltd approaches its 80th anniversary in 2027.

From new product ranges and their first Gift of the Year entries to an upcoming Autumn Showroom Event, there’s plenty to look forward to.

Read the full Member Spotlight via the news link in bio.

New Blog: Are hidden foreign exchange costs impacting your margins?For many home, gift and lifestyle businesses, interna...
24/08/2026

New Blog: Are hidden foreign exchange costs impacting your margins?

For many home, gift and lifestyle businesses, international trading is part of everyday life, but the true cost of foreign exchange is not always clear.

In the latest The Gift & The Gab HGA Takeaway, we share key insights from Giles Lloyd of CompareFX on how businesses can better understand exchange rates, review provider costs, manage currency risk and make more informed decisions when trading internationally.

Key takeaways include:

• Looking beyond transfer fees to understand the true cost of FX
• Knowing when it’s time to review your current provider
• Understanding multi-currency accounts and international payments
• Using forward contracts to create greater certainty around future costs
• Questions every business should ask before making its next international payment

Whether you’re importing, exporting or paying overseas suppliers, this practical guide offers useful advice to help protect your margins and improve forecasting.

Click news link in bio.

Meet our newest HGA members!We’re pleased to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creati...
24/08/2026

Meet our newest HGA members!

We’re pleased to welcome five new businesses to the Home & Gift Association, bringing creativity, craftsmanship and innovation from across gifting, stationery, jewellery, home decor and product design.

• Rise n Design | Luxury Resin Homeware - Creating handcrafted coastal-inspired home decor and artwork, featuring resin designs that capture the beauty of the ocean.
• Lime Tree Design - Designing and handcrafting meaningful jewellery and keepsakes, with a focus on craftsmanship and timeless style.
• studio THIE - Creating bold, playful gifts and decorations inspired by popular culture, food and everyday favourites, all with a distinctive handcrafted touch.
• Turnaround_gifts - Designing and supplying licensed gifts, pins, keyrings and accessories inspired by film, music, television and popular culture.
• Love. Forest (Zhejiang Forest Holding Co. Ltd) - Creating innovative paper products, greeting cards and stationery with a strong focus on sustainable materials and responsible forestry.

We’re delighted to have them as part of the HGA community and look forward to supporting them as they grow.

Your Community. Your Growth Partner.

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