Enesco MD Ken Johnson to retire at end of May
May 14, 2018
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The Managing Director of Enesco, Ken Johnson, has made the decision to retire at the end of May this year and he will be hugely
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Gratitude for greetings across the Atlantic
May 14, 2018
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Iconic New York stationery exhibition, The National Stationery Show, will open at Jacob J Javits Center, NYC, on May 19 – 23. The only event
Sara Millers scoops licensing award
May 14, 2018
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British designer, Sara Miller, has been presented with an award at The Bellas, hot on the heels of winning the Fashion Accessory category in this
Retail Reflections: Businesses don’t rate appeals’ system; we’re closed – it’s raining!
May 9, 2018
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Alan Monahan writes: I suspect that to nobody’s great surprise businesses remain totally let down by CCA, the new Business Rates Appeals System. I’ve touched
Expert insight: Louise Young reflects on the home and gift economy
May 9, 2018
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The managing director of Spring & Autumn Fair, Louise Young, shares her insights into the changing consumer landscape and how to best meet the challenges
Home, gift and clothing are changing garden retailing
May 9, 2018
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Diversification has never been more important in today’s garden retail environment. With the UK weather remaining unpredictable garden centres have had to find a way
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