The organiser of Top Drawer, Clarion Events, has revealed the finalists of the A/W 2-18 PaperAwards, supported by G.F Smith. Five finalists have been selected in each of the three categories and retailers are now asked to vote for their favourites. Exciting Use of Colour finalists: Rhombus & Pineapple, The Completist, Scout Editions,
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Alan Monahan writes: I wonder how many of you really believe that politicians care about the welfare of small businesses or think that they just regard them as cash cows. A couple of weeks ago there were murmurings when I cast doubt on the statement by Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium,
A survey by the Nottingham Building Society has revealed that 46% of shop owners blame the closure of local bank branches in the last three years for damaging their businesses, while 24% said it contributed to them going out of business within the last five years. Retailers are also being hit by lower footfall, with
The British Travelgoods, Handbags and Accessories Association and The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that they are to merge their operations and members services with immediate effect. The BTAA and the Giftware Association will combine their day to day operations, whilst retaining their separate identities. Originally known as the Saddlery, Harness and General Leathergoods
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Less than a month to go before the next edition of showUP and GGR is really getting exited about this unique boutique trade event, which features the best of Dutch gift and home designers under one roof, alongside a fantastic selection of suppliers from other countries. The show will run from September 2 – 3
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The executive committee of the American Greeting Card Association (GCA) has voted unanimously to organise a new industry trade exhibition, scheduled to make its debut next spring. The new show, the name of which is yet to be revealed, is scheduled for May 18-20, 2019, at the Brooklyn Expo Center. The GCA’s LOUIE Awards for
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