Play Creators Awards 2019 winners revealed
September 5, 2019
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The winners of this year’s Play Creators Awards have been unveiled at an event held at London’s Under the Bridge on Monday September 2. The
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September 4, 2019
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The National Association of Jewellers has launched its long-awaited campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the UK. The scheme entitled “Created in
Last Chance to Buy Two’s Company
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After 30 years in the trade Two’s Company by Mulhouse will be closing this Christmas. They first exhibited at Top Drawer back in 1988 and
Bira helps retailers get Brexit ready
August 27, 2019
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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), has produced a set of guidelines to help members prepare for Brexit, which may or may not happen on
Portmeirion Group acquires Nambé
August 27, 2019
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Tableware giant, Portmeirion, has acquired the US-based homewares business, Nambé, for $12 million in a cash purchase. The purchase brings Pormeirion Group added leverage in
startUP@showUP
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If you’re looking for original and creative products, made by enthusiastic makers with promising business cases startUP@showUP is the place for you. startUP@showUP is a
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