Wax Lyrical announces expansion plans
July 13, 2020
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Wax Lyrical, the UK’s largest home fragrance company, has been commended by the UK Government on its agility during the Covid-19 crisis and, following a
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GIMA elects Simon McArdle as President
July 13, 2020
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The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) has announced the election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its rescheduled AGM held on
BCTF welcomes hundreds of buyers to pioneering online event
July 10, 2020
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The first online edition of the British Craft Trade Fair ran from June 14 – 15 to support the designer-makers who were due to exhibit
Messe Frankfurt celebrates its 780th anniversary
July 10, 2020
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On 11 July 1240, Emperor Frederick II granted trade fair rights to Frankfurt am Main, marking the birth of Messe Frankfurt. Now, 780 years later,
Giving & Living aims to help businesses bounce back in 2021
July 10, 2020
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The UK tourism sector has been one of the sectors hardest hit by the Coronavirus crisis. So the leading specialist gift trade show in the
Petition to save John Lewis store as more high street giants announce closures
July 10, 2020
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High Street giants, John Lewis and Boots, are to cut jobs and close stores as more fallout from the lockdown hits the retail sector. Boots
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