Alan Monahan writes: I wonder how many of you really believe that politicians care about the welfare of small businesses or think that they just
A survey by the Nottingham Building Society has revealed that 46% of shop owners blame the closure of local bank branches in the last three
The British Travelgoods, Handbags and Accessories Association and The Giftware Association are delighted to announce that they are to merge their operations and members services
The executive committee of the American Greeting Card Association (GCA) has voted unanimously to organise a new industry trade exhibition, scheduled to make its debut
Alan Monahan writes: A month ago I mentioned in my column that the British Retail Consortium was calling for a two-year freeze on business rates.
Autumn Fair is launching AF Product Match, a new app that will help event attendees discover the must-have products ahead of the golden quarter as
Independent retailers preparing for the busiest trading season of the year are being given the chance to boost their buying budget with the launch of ‘Stock
Across home, gift, fashion and garden retail, businesses are increasingly recognising that success isn’t driven by product alone. Buyers are arriving at trade shows looking
Spring Fiar has announced the 18 winners of its 2027 Spring Fair x #SBS Small Business Sunday competition, giving a record number of entrepreneurs the opportunity to
As the UK gifting market continues to demonstrate its resilience and adaptability, Autumn Fair 2026 is set to deliver its strongest-ever showcase of gift brands, bringing together
When it comes to diversity, few summer flowers can compete with geraniums. Their blooms come in a variety of colours and shapes, and their decorative
The Home & Gift Association (HGA) has welcomed the publication of a new independent economic impact report revealing that the UK gift economy contributes £58.2 billion
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