Claire Slaven joins Widdop & Co
May 8, 2018
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Widdop and Co. continues to strengthen its independent sales team as it welcomes a new Territory Manager to the East Midlands region. Claire Slaven takes
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Retail news round-up: Deflation; people who lie on their CVs; multiple difficulties
May 8, 2018
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Shop prices continued to fall in April, representing the deepest period of deflation since February last year, according to the BRC and Nielsen. There have
Check your insurance ahead of GDPR implementation
April 26, 2018
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As retailers now have less than one month to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect on 25 May 2018, insurer
Global Handicraft to launch at Autumn Fair 2018
April 26, 2018
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Autumn Fair is launching Global Handicraft at the 2018 exhibition, an eclectic showcase of artisan products from across the world. The £3billion UK craft industry
Retail Reflections: Call for help as small shops feel the strain; steep footfall drop; a question of confidence
April 24, 2018
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Alan Monahan writes: A bouquet for the Federation of Small Businesses, which has once again turned the spotlight on retailers. This was prompted by a
Handmade in Britain launches online marketplace
April 24, 2018
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Handmade in Britain has launched a new online marketplace featuring carefully curated contemporary craft from over 120 exceptional designer-makers. Drawing on over a decade of
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