Enter for the Gift of the Year Awards!
November 30, 2020
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The Gift of the Year awards is open for entries until December 11 so there is still time to give it a whirl and see
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HTA launches Sustainability Roadmap
November 30, 2020
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The HTA has launched a Sustainability Roadmap to guide UK horticulture towards leading edge of sustainable business practice. The Association said in a press statement:
Stores get ready to open 24/7 but shoppers are given a 15 minute warning
November 30, 2020
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The Government has announced that shops will be allowed to open 24/7 in the run up to Christmas as the penny finally drops that retail
Garden sector must prevent Brexit turmoil from derailing recovery
November 27, 2020
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GIMA Director, Vicky Nuttall writes As a year of turmoil draws to a close, it’s important to reflect on the outstanding achievements our industry has
Good Retail Awards open for entries
November 27, 2020
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Spring Fair @Home and Modern Retail will stage the Good Retail Awards 2021 on Monday, February 8 2021 during the digital trade exhibition. There will
Best Small Shops Revealed
November 27, 2020
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Accolades have been served in this year’s Best Small Shops Competition, now in its fifth year of celebrating Indie Retailers in the UK high streets
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