Industry News
UK consumers rate promotional merchandise above every other form of advertising
New research from ASI, presented at the GXN Annual Conference in Kitzbühel this month, puts the UK among the most receptive markets in Europe for promotional merchandise. It also shows,…
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GXN Conference 2026 in Kitzbühel Marks a Milestone for the Global Promotional Products Industry
Industry leaders adopt the Kitzbühel Declaration 2030, setting out eight guiding principles under GXN’s One Voice Initiative.
Mountains of data and the five percent that’s broken
Suppliers send the style, the colour and the price. The decoration half of the order still arrives by…
Industry Research · White Paper No. 05 – The Intelligent Supplier
Two suppliers can carry the same number of products on Sourcing City, and one of them will earn…
Haptica unveils its new brand identity
The Haptica brand is presenting a fresh, new image. With immediate effect, one single, easily distinguishable logo applies…
Company News
Yvonne Blackhurst shortlisted for BPMA Recognition Award
Bizz Badge is celebrating after Yvonne Blackhurst was shortlisted for a Recognition Award at the BPMA Emerging Talent and Recognition Awards 2026
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PromoTrade Privé #2: Game On!
Our second PromoTrade Privé was an evening to remember, bringing together valued customers, industry friends and Team PromoTrade…
Meet the Team: Dan Bedford – Kustom Kit
Another friendly face you’ll see at Merchandise World is Dan Bedford, Kustom Kit’s External Sales Executive. With 20…
Goldstar Celebrates Annouchka Birch’s Shortlisting for BPMA Recognition Award 2026
Goldstar is proud to announce that Annouchka Birch, Country Manager, UK, has been shortlisted for the British Promotional…
Advantage Buying Group goes behind the scenes at PF Concept
Two-day Blackpool visit gives Advantage members an up-close look at digital print, automation, production and the people behind…
Product News
Compact promotional giveaways can still deliver several brand interactions – Sow Easy
Small promotional products often have a difficult job to do. They need to be simple to distribute, easy for the recipient to understand and capable of carrying a useful branding…
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Make the Countdown to Christmas More Memorable with Branded Advent Calendars – Just A Drop
The run-up to Christmas is a great time to reconnect with customers, thank staff and keep your brand…
Parker JOTTER ORGINAL STEEL pen – XD Connects
The Jotter Steel stands as an authentic design icon of the last 60 years.
Give your brand a little Christmas presence – Bite Promotions
Santa’s swapped his sleigh for a lolly stick… and he’s bringing your brand along for the ride!
Creation Tubular Bandana – PromoTrade
Designed to make those complex custom enquiries much easier for our customers the Creation Tubular Bandana is a…
Special Offers
October Offer from Distinctive Confectionery Ltd
Special prices on flavoured Personalised 100g chocolate bars.
Bite Promotions – Self Promo Advent Calendar Offer
I know Christmas might feel a long way off, but we're already getting into the festive spirit and…
World Chocolate Day Offer – Coronation Promotions
For a limited time, we’re offering FREE Set Up on our most popular personalised chocolate products.
Free Origination – Bagtrade
Free origination offer from Bagtrade.
Events
The Big Promotional Trade Show – Heathrow
London. The Orbiter Conference Centre, Radisson Hotel London Heathrow, Bath Road, Heathrow, London UB7 0DU
ASI Power Summit San Diego 2026
Step into the ASI® Power Summit – three days built for momentum: real connections, impactful conversations, practical learning and forward-looking ideas.
BPMA Christmas Lunch featuring the BPMA Product Awards 2026
Thursday 10th December 2026