BDO says that despite reports of low footfall in September, like-for-like sales of lifestyle goods grew by 3.6%, suggesting shoppers made fewer trips but conversion
Alan Monahan writes: I took professional predictions and polls with a pinch of salt long before the European Union referendum and General Election, although I
The UK Greeting Card Association (GCA) has revealed its latest market report, covering British greeting card sales for 2016 compared with 2015. The GCA found
Manufacturers and designers are invited to enter for the next Gift of the Year Awards, which are organised by The Giftware Association (GA) and open
When you visit a trade show, how long do you stay? According to market research firm FaceTime the average retailer is there for just five
With around 90 days to go until Christmas bellwether department store retailer, John Lewis, has unveiled its 2017 Christmas trends and top 10 toys for
Trotting into this year’s spectacular greeting card ‘courtyards’ at UK trade shows, Spring Fair and Top Drawer Spring, greeting card journalist and promo filmmaker, Gale
Japanese writing instruments manufacturer Pentel (Stationery) Ltd., is celebrating raising more than £750,000 for men’s health charity Prostate Cancer UK. In 2009 Pentel became a
Umbellifer’s bestselling Songbirds & Seedheads range is now 18 designs strong after the publication of the latest three designs: Willow Tit, Robin and Cetti’s Warbler.
Roving reporter, Denre Bruins writes: With the showUP and Trendz collaboration and relocation, this would be the last time I walked through the doors of
Crayola has announced that it is increasing its commitment in the UK and Irish markets with the goal of doubling its business over the next
Two industry leaders call for independent retailers across the UK to shape the future of the industry in latest campaign – ‘Voices of Retail’ For
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