Tendence cancelled
March 26, 2020
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In response to the worsening situation concerning the coronavirus pandemic and in view of the current challenges facing German and European retailers, Tendence 2020 has
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Theo Paphitis’ #SBS teams up with Autumn Fair 2020
March 9, 2020
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SBS Small Business Sunday, the online business community founded by entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, has announced that it will again team up with Autumn Fair for
Bira calls for emergency business fund
March 5, 2020
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for the Treasury to set up an emergency business fund to help those affected by coronavirus. The
Widdop to serve Ice & Slice
February 27, 2020
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Widdop & Co has acquired a worldwide exclusive license to distribute Gift of The Year’s Highly Commended Contemporary Gift finalist, Ice & Slice, patented by
Garden Centre Sales still growing
February 26, 2020
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The Garden Centre Association has reported that garden centre sales grew by 4.5% in 2019 – a small rise compared with the previous year. The
Pets create industry growth
February 26, 2020
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The value of the UK pet products and services market is forecast to reach £7 billion by 2021 according to AMA Research, with British pet
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