Hallmark to close Home & Gift operation
October 21, 2019
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Industry giant, Hallmark, has announced that it is to close its Home & Gift operation by the end of 2019 and absorb brands from this
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Social media can help revitalise high streets
October 21, 2019
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With up to 74% of high street retailers not having an active social media presence, Polly Barnfield OBE, a member of the government’s High Street
Customs planning for a no deal Brexit
October 21, 2019
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Barbara Scott Customs Associates advises: The Government is encouraging all businesses to get ready in case we leave the EU on 31st October with “No
Christmasworld defines the ‘Wow’ experience for shoppers
October 18, 2019
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Christmasworld, which runs from January 24-28 2020 at Messe Frankfurt, with feature the most comprehensive and spectacular array of Christmas decorations available on the market,
IG Design Group reports strong growth
October 17, 2019
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IG Design Group plc, one of the world’s leading designers, innovators and manufacturers of gift packaging, greetings, stationery, creative play products and giftware, has given
ATA Carnets and Brexit
October 17, 2019
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Jonathan Crosbie, Senior Documentation Officer, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, writes: The governing body of The Giftware Association has been working closely with HM Revenue &
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