Retail sales volumes grew sharply in April 2021 according to latest figures from the ONS, with a monthly increase of 9.2% which reflected the effect of easing coronavirus restrictions, including the re-opening of all non-essential retail from 12 April in England and Wales and from 26 April in Scotland. Non-food stores provided the largest contribution
Retail sales took a welcome leap in April as confidence returns Read More »
GIMA has announced the re-election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its AGM held virtually on Thursday 20th May 2021. Following his election Simon gave a short address during which he said “On behalf of GIMA and our members, we recognise that we are all incredibly fortunate to be part of
Re-elected GIMA President, Simon McArdle, thanks retail customers Read More »
Personalised gifts have been surging in popularity over the last few years. People like the idea of giving the people they care about something that will make them happy, and one of the best ways to do this is with a personal touch. Of course, though, many people don’t have time to make something entirely
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Last week, Perrywood Tiptree garden centre delivered 130 new fans to the wards at Colchester Hospital. These were purchased with money collected in tips by the Coffee Shop & Restaurant team. Every year, the team very kindly donate all their tips to charity. These fans were purchased from local company, Staines & Brights, who generously
Perrywood donates 130 Fans to Colchester Hospital Read More »
If you were looking for a gift for a birthday, Father’s Day, or even ‘just because’… look no more! The Kentish Soap Company has announced the sparkly launch of its new facial bars, now available to retailers across the UK. This skincare product is the latest addition to its popular range of ethical and sustainable
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Pictured top: Paloma’s Garden by Una Joy of Paper Bird Publishing. With ‘Nature’ being the focus for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (10 -16 May 2021), gardens can be perfectly planted within that theme, having been, and remaining, instrumental ‘essential carers’ of our mental health in the past year. And with this increased awareness
Mental Health Awareness Flourishes on Garden Card Designs Read More »
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