A successful day in Glasgow on 8 March with record visitors at the co-located The BIG Promotional Trade Show / The BIG Wearables Trade Show attending to see the 60 exhibitors at The Crowne Plaza Glasgow.  Organisers reported an increase in visitor attendees of 36%.

The BPMA has announced well respected Board Director, Clive Allcott of Direct Textiles + Bags Europe, has been appointed as Vice Chair to support Chair Haydn Willetts. In line with Board plans, the BPMA has also co-opted Jules Adam of WCM+A and Richard Sullivan of Navillus to join the Board with immediate effect.

On 9th March 2023, the BPMA has issued its response to the Alcohol Advertising Consultation in Scotland and together with advertising bodies and other media organisations have issued a joint statement.

Bookings are now being taken for exhibitors at the next exciting Merchandise World in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 13th September 2023.

The company provides promotional rainwear for outdoor events and attractions worldwide.

The first of a new series of initiatives centred around sustainability was launched by the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) at Merchandise World and with over a quarter of members already registering their interest in the member only Pledge which launches officially this year, the conversation around demonstrating sustainable standards is growing.