UK retail sales hit pre-pandemic levels
August 21, 2020
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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes rose by 3.6% between June and July. Clothing sales grew by 11.9% and people spent
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Indie retailers urged to stay social
August 12, 2020
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Research from social media management platform Maybe* has found that independent businesses have all but stepped away from social media since lockdown ended. Although consumers
Dreamtoys 2020 goes digital
August 12, 2020
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The Toy Retailers Association and DreamToys committee today announced, DreamToys 2020 will take place as a digital event this year. “Due to the effects of
#celebsforsmallbiz takes Twitter by storm!
August 7, 2020
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Nicola Cosgrove, a co-founder of #celebsforsmallbiz, talks to GGR about this fantastic social media networking initiative for small business owners. How and when did the
BCTF to stage second online trade show in September
August 6, 2020
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Following the great success of their first online trade show, held on June 14-15 2020, the organiser of the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) has
Chirpy gift shop says #shoplocalonline
August 6, 2020
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In an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post, the owner of design-led gift shop and workshop space, Chirpy in Chapel Allerton, Jo McBeath, has urged
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