New sponsors for BCTF Awards 2019
July 26, 2018
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Organisers of the British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) have announced that three new sponsors are on board for the next edition of their prestigious awards,
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Ascential plc sells Ascential Exhibitions to ITE group plc
July 26, 2018
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Ascential plc has formally announced the sale of Ascential Exhibitions to ITE group plc for a total cash consideration of £300 million, on a cash
Half Moon Bay Acquires Shruti
July 26, 2018
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Contemporary home, gift and fashion brand, Shruti, formerly known as Junction 18, has been acquired by specialist licensed gift and home company, Half Moon Bay,
Enter for the Best Small Shop Awards
July 26, 2018
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The Best Small Shops Competition celebrates the commitment and creativity of entrepreneurial independent retailers on the UK’s High Streets and the central role they play
Alternatives to Amazon for buying and selling online
July 26, 2018
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Last year online retail sales were up 12.1% on average year-on-year, but it can be difficult for buyers and sellers to know where to begin
Retail Reflections: Buyers and sellers gear up for Christmas; What Amazon Can’t Do
July 24, 2018
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Alan Monahan writes: I was on the way home from Harrogate when I realised that the sharp, stabbing pain in my lower back signalled that
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