New site strengthens BabyUSB
Tech promo specialist BabyUSB has relocated to larger premises in Slough to boost its offering of in-house branding, warehousing and express services.
Category: Member News
Britain Second In €15BN European Merchandise Market
The promotional product industry is booming according to the first research project of its kind investigating the European market. An analysis of expenditure on advertising over the past few years has shown that from year to year, companies in Europe are spending more money on promotional items. In 2018, €15 billion was invested in promotional products in Europe.
In The Hot Seat – Ian Rosewell, Procurement International
After more than 38 years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading rewards and incentive fulfillment businesses, Ian Rosewell, CEO of Procurement International is stepping down.
Clive Allcott – Make The Most of Merchandise World!
With Merchandise World taking place this month, Clive Allcott advises you to plan to get the most from the event –
As a seasoned attendee and exhibitor, it’s only fair to pass on my top tips for getting the most out of your visit. You have one day, so use it wisely.
Fluid gains B Corp status
Fluid Branding recently enhanced its efforts to be an environmentally responsible operator by achieving B Corporation status. Becoming a B Corp means that it is part of a global community using business as a force for good. Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their business practices and decisions – not only on shareholders but on stakeholders too, like workers, suppliers, consumers, the wider community and, also the environment.
The Sustainablility Maze
As the BPMA launches its sustainability group, Andrew Langley looks at some of the tough questions merchandise has to ask
Let’s be honest, our industry faces a major challenge to convince some, that we don’t just make products that are disposable, ending up in landfill or requiring expensive and specialist (and often unavailable) recycling.
PAGE Groups Awards – Excellence Rewarded
Suppliers and distributors got their just rewards at PAGE group’s awards event
Beeline and Laltex Reign At Advantage
As it enters its 20th year, the catalog group recognised outstanding industry performance.
BPMA – Train and Retain
Research carried out in 2018 indicated that 40% of millennials who don’t receive the necessary on the job training to become more effective in their role will leave their positions within the first year. That’s quite a high percentage, but it’s not only the modern workforce that ranks training and development opportunities in the workplace so highly.
World record is in the bag
A new Guinness World Record set by eco bag retailer, Cotton Bag Co, enlisting the help of Wiltshire primary school children to decorate the World’s Largest Jute Bag on International Plastic Bag Free Day. Cotton Bag Co’s record-breaking jute bag measured at 22.5m wide by 14.6m high, more than double the size of the previous record.
Merchandise World kicks off in MK!
Milton Keynes is the latest venue for the UK’s leading promotional merchandise event, this month.
BPMA secures PSI grant funding
The BPMA is able to inform suppliers that the Department of International Trade (DIT) has awarded the trade association with 18 grants of £1,500 for eligible suppliers wishing to exhibit at PSI 2020. BPMA head of education, Daniela Arena said: “I am delighted that the BPMA has yet again secured grant funding of £27,000 for the UK promotional merchandise industry”.
The Credit Diagnosis – Mike Collins
If you’ve ever wondered what a credit control company actually does, Mike Collins can explain
Cutting the Carbon Footprint – Mark Alderson
Transportation is a significant contributor to the carbon cost of products. Buying closer to home can help says, Mark Alderson
Lasting Fashion – Louis Georgiou
By making gradual improvements throughout their processes, manufacturers can improve sustainability, says Louis Georgiou
A.T. Cross appoints Owen Keating as Global Director of Sales for Business Gifts
As we enter this very busy selling season, A T Cross is delighted to announce the appointment of Owen Keating as Global Director of Sales for Business Gifts.
Total Merchandise to celebrate 15th birthday
Total Merchandise, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of promotional merchandise, is celebrating 15 years in the industry.
Are you Brexit ready? Act now
With the Brexit deadline looming, the BPMA encourages its members to plan and prepare for the UK’s exit from the EU.
Goldstar Global Launches, Creating an International Promotional Products Supplier-Manufacturer
Goldstar has launched Goldstar Global, uniting its teams in North America and Europe to offer best-in-class promotional products, innovative decoration capabilities, and valuable business solutions to its growing base of distributor customers.
WCM&A launch plastic free packaging and highlight their eco credentials
There are millions of name and promotional badges supplied in the UK every year from either UK or overseas manufacturers and everyone poly bags them and uses vast amounts of plastic packaging to protect badges in transit. All of the plastic packaging ends up in landfill and is unnecessary.
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