Retail research analyst, GlobalData, has concluded that Homebase-Bunnings was the most disastrous UK retail acquisition in history and inevitably doomed to fail as Westfarmers sold
Struggling value retailer, Poundworld, is thought to be on the verge of appointing administrators Deloitte in order to protect the failing business from creditors between
The fantastic Just a Card initiative, founded in 2015 in response to dwindling sales at independent shops, galleries and design shows, has launched Just A
Alan Monahan writes: Since Marks & Spencer announced that it was closing 100 stores over the next four years, the world and his wife seem
Online retail parcel delivery order volumes were up + 13.9% year on year in April, according to IMRG data. Easter fell early this year (in
Using its unique position as the voice of the home and gift industry, the Giftware Association has been present at high-level government talks recently on
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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