GCA Chairman, Peter Burks, writes: “I have just returned from our Garden Centre Association conference buzzing with all the amazing things going on in our industry and the plans that people have for improvements going forward. The conference theme was ‘Growing Greener Garden Centres’ and the speakers were asked to consider this, in its many
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Stephen Lennon is now into his fifth year of trading as Umbellifer, but the botanically-minded owner of the Yorkshire greetings card brand thinks he is only just getting into his stride. “Looking back to the launch in late 2018, I don’t think I really knew what it would take to make a successful card business
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Busy York-based ceramicist, Francesca King, finds unusual and inspired uses for clay, not only running short courses in ceramics and fulfilling portrait commissions, but also utilises clay in a unique mindful practice called `Feet in Clay`. `Feet in Clay`, was developed during Francesca`s MA studies, which focused on the very special bond between clay and
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Rainbows aren’t ‘just’ the promise of God to humanity, they radiate happiness, hope and positivity in every respect, not only signifying the spiritual side of our existence, but also compassion-based movements such as Pride and support for nurses, care workers and other NHS staff. Multi-coloured merchandise displays draw the eye in store, offering endless opportunities
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Spring Fair welcomed one of retail’s most forward-thinking entrepreneurs on day three of the show, TV Dragon and #Small Business Sunday Founder Theo Paphitis, as part of its continuing drive to support and guide up-and-coming design and retailing talent and nurture the show’s retail community. Speaking to a packed audience of retailers, Theo Paphitis, interviewed
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Designers showcasing at Moda, the UK’s longest running fashion trade show which has become an integral fashion destination at Spring Fair, celebrated a return of confidence in buyers from retailers including Next, TK Maxx, Sainsbury’s, John Lewis, Fenwick, Quiz Clothing, Harvey Nichols, Deichmann, Soletrader, Very Group, TruffleShuffle, Debenhams, Harrods, Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, and many
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