Retail news round-up: consumers value independents; risky business; shoppers prefer debit cards
Almost half (44%) of British consumers interviewed by YouGov said that the way independent retailers make them feel valued made it more likely they would
Almost half (44%) of British consumers interviewed by YouGov said that the way independent retailers make them feel valued made it more likely they would
The Guild of Fine Food’s annual Shop of the Year awards, an accreditation scheme which recognises and promotes excellence in independent retail, has announced its

Stationery Show Manchester 2018 will not be staged this year organisers confirmed today. A tough retail market, cautious buyers and uncertain suppliers has led to

Autumn Fair, the season’s number one marketplace for the retail industry, is welcoming entrepreneur and small business champion Theo Paphitis to host the Small Business
As pressures on the high street intensify from every angle, with CVAs and store closures being announced on an almost weekly basis, Gifts & Greetings
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that total sales rose by 4.1% in May from a year earlier, the fastest pace for more than

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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