The housing, communities and local government select committee of MPs has warned that business rates are ‘stacking the odds’ against high street shops and called
Alan Monahan writes: I took a trip down memory lane when I heard that Bennetts, which claims to be the oldest department store in the
Consumer champion Which? and the Federation of Small Businesses have launched the ‘Freedom to pay. Our way’ campaign after the loss of 2,500 cashpoints in
Roving reporter Denre Bruins writes: As happened for previous editions of showUP I was dispatched to Amsterdam to discover the latest in Dutch and Scandinavian
Online florist Serenata Flowers has reported a 15% uplift in year on year Valentine’s Day sales, defying current pessimism in the retail sector. The florist
A contender for the title of ‘world’s oldest department store’, Bennetts in Derby, which first opened in 1734, is the latest high street casualty and
While Christmas is the time for office parties and nights out, new real-world research data released by the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) suggests
The UK furniture & floorcoverings market is set to outperform the total non-food market through 2029 as economic conditions improve and consumers feel more confident
Chadderton-based giftware supplier Widdop & Co has launched its first single-brand direct-to-consumer ecommerce website, marking a major shift for the 140-year-old business as it develops new
Spring Fair has unveiled its most ambitious and experience-led content programme to date, designed to deliver meaningful, value-driven insights and the topics at the heart
Spring Fair, returning to the NEC Birmingham 1-4 February 2026, is set to deliver its most globally diverse edition yet, as the show experiences an
Wednesday 25th February 2026 is set to be a big day for Somerset’s business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the
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