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WTTB the UK's leading online print platform, has just unveiled its two week flash spring sale, running from 1 – 14 April. The sale will see up to 25 per cent discounts on some lines, with others offering 20 per cent price drops. The 25 per cent discount will be available on a range of display signage, including outdoor banners, classic roller banners, supersize posters, dibond signs, correx and foamex signs and digital posters. The same discount has also been applied to three of WTTB's most popular drinkware – 11oz, enamel and porcelain coffee mugs.
Posted: 4 April 2024
Rachel Watkyn has been awarded the OBE for services to Sustainable and Ethical Business Growth and Exports. Dragon's Den's most successful female entrepreneur, Rachel Watkyn, founder of Tiny Box Company, has been recognised for her tireless efforts to help businesses become more sustainable. Since it was founded Tiny Box Company has provided bespoke printed and plain packaging to over 200,000 clients, from cottage industries to large brand such as the BBC, Netflix and Boux Avenue.
Posted: 23 January 2024
Leger Shearings Group, famous for its escorted coach tours, has relaunched the craft holiday specialist Stitchtopia, a brand acquired with the acquisition of the assets of Arena Travel, a company that went into administration in 2022.Stitchtopia offers small group craft holidays, with a maximum of 18 guests, designed and led by crafting experts, including Hazel Tindall, the world's fastest knitter! Each holiday includes workshops where crafters can learn more techniques, try them out, improve their skills, and work on their own creative project. Crafts included are knitting, crochet, patchwork and quilting, embroidery, and textiles.
Posted: 11 January 2024
Top Drawer has announced the launch of the inaugural Spotlight Awards at the Spring/Summer 2024 edition of the show. Top Drawer will be returning to Olympia London from the 14-16th January with 600 hand-picked contemporary brands presenting their new collections to over 10,000 retailers, and the new Spotlight Awards will recognise best in class products from across all sections of the event. A distinguished judging panel made up of industry experts including retailers, designers, and members of the Top Drawer team will select the winners for each category, with the results being announced at the show on Sunday 14th January.
Posted: 8 December 2023
Messe Frankfurt has left the difficult and demanding last three years behind it and is now enjoying both qualitative and quantitative growth in Germany and abroad. By the end of financial year 2023, approximately 340 events will have been held worldwide under the Messe Frankfurt Group umbrella, with more than 84,000 exhibitors and an estimated four million visitors. After a strong core business in 2023 with sales in excess of 600 million, the company is planning further growth in 2024 – a year in which a relatively high number of events are scheduled – and expects sales to be comparable with the previous record year 2019. Messe Frankfurt will increase its international competitiveness by investing in its worldwide core business, modern technology and sustainable event management.
Posted: 5 December 2023
Creative Solutions are suppliers of quality interiors, dressmaking, patchwork and craft fabrics along with a comprehensive range of trimmings/ ribbons, handmade buttons, Mettler threads, Prym haberdashery, Bag making, Macrame and a huge range of craft products. The company is looking for sales agents. The candidate would be responsible for identifying a customer's needs, pitching relevant products. Experience in the sewing, knitting, home decor and craft markets would be advantageous.
Posted: 28 November 2023
