Retail news round-up: Christmas spending, fast shopping, rich pickings and salaries
UK consumers are planning to spend an average of £1,551 over the festive shopping season – £51 more than last year, according to a survey
UK consumers are planning to spend an average of £1,551 over the festive shopping season – £51 more than last year, according to a survey

Julia Uherek has been appointed Group Show Director for Messe Frankfurt consumer goods fairs effective 1 December 2017. In her new position, Julia is responsible

What drives the young avant-garde designer? What are their subjects? And what stimuli are the new talents setting for tomorrow’s consumer goods industry? Answers to
Following a business campaign led by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced in his Budget of November 22 2017 that

Alan Monahan writes: Save the High Street deserves a pat on the back for making so much useful information freely available to retailers, even if

After numerous requests for extensions, the decision has been made to put back the close of the Gift of the Year competition, which will now

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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