Shop owners defy lockdown
Independent greeting card and gift retailers, Alasdair and Lydia Walker-Cox of Grace Cards and Books, have been served up a £1,000 fine for refusing to close during the latest lockdown of so-called non-essential shops.
Independent greeting card and gift retailers, Alasdair and Lydia Walker-Cox of Grace Cards and Books, have been served up a £1,000 fine for refusing to close during the latest lockdown of so-called non-essential shops.

Bira has expressed ‘delight’ non-essential retail will be allowed to reopen in England from next Wednesday December 2. The comments follow Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s
A new campaign backed by the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), The Gift-ware, Jewellery Distribution, and British Travel Goods and Leather Accessories Associations was launched

Basildon-based Publishing company, Offset Charity has today announced that it is assisting charities to continue selling its Christmas cards and gifts during lockdown by offering

The Garden Press Event is the latest exhibition to confirm that it will go digital next year, with a virtual event scheduled to run on
Garden centre chain, Dobbies, has teamed up with Teenage Cancer Trust to give local heroes across the UK a Christmas to remember. Dobbies and its

Why giving people more time could be one of the simplest ways to strengthen Britain’s independent high streets. Jackson Szabo, Portfolio Director, Spring & Autumn

New year-round initiative invites the global retail community to share the stories behind the shops, brands and relationships that make retail extraordinary For more than

From premium interiors and artisan craftsmanship to biophilic design and outdoor living, Autumn Fair’s Home destination reflects the trends shaping modern homes As consumers continue

Period homes already have a visual identity before furniture, paint or accessories enter the room. Deep skirting boards, fireplaces, decorative cornicing and older door frames

The Home & Gift Association is urging affected businesses across the home and gift sector to engage with a new Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) UK

With just 10 days remaining for exhibitors to enter Pitch Live at Autumn Fair 2026, emerging brands are being called to seize the opportunity after previous
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