The Giftware Association has announced details of its spring seminar programme, with plenty of interesting events coming up in the next couple of months. On
Alan Monahan writes: Ten years ago, six out of 10 UK transactions were cash. Now it’s three in 10. You don’t need a crystal ball
Independent gift shops are driving a big increase in the sale of candles, according to a report from retail software company Vend. Its data reveals
They say that sex sells so let’s see how IKEA does with this! The Swedish furniture retailer has compiled its own interior design take on
Alan Monahan writes: It has never occurred to me to enter a shop and ask for a discount. I have concluded that there must be
The Natural History Museum has partnered with London design house Divine Savages to create a new range of Natural History Museum-inspired homeware. This range of
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more than £750,000 for men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK. In 2009 Pentel became a
Umbellifer’s bestselling Songbirds & Seedheads range is now 18 designs strong after the publication of the latest three designs: Willow Tit, Robin and Cetti’s Warbler.
Roving reporter, Denre Bruins writes: With the showUP and Trendz collaboration and relocation, this would be the last time I walked through the doors of
Crayola has announced that it is increasing its commitment in the UK and Irish markets with the goal of doubling its business over the next
Two industry leaders call for independent retailers across the UK to shape the future of the industry in latest campaign – ‘Voices of Retail’ For
The British Independent Retail Association (Bira) has called on the Chancellor to urgently reconsider business rates relief following new figures showing sharp job losses in
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