Strong April sales boost for retailers
May 18, 2017
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Retail sales rose in April according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as the sun shone and Easter footfall was robust on the high
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Dutch exhibition showUP launches next edition
May 16, 2017
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showUP, the leading Dutch trade exhibition for design-led home & gift, will celebrate its 10th edition this year at the stunning venue of Expo Haarlemmermeer,
Pulse Awards winners announced
May 16, 2017
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The organiser of Pulse, Clarion Events, which took place from 15 – 17 May, has announced winners of the 2017 Pulse Awards, which celebrates the
Clerkenwell Design Week will light up London
May 12, 2017
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The legendary Clerkenwell Design Week kicks off in the coolest part of London for the eighth time from May 23 – 25. Clerkenwell is home
Retail Reflections: Shopping & ‘The Experience’ economy
May 12, 2017
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Alan Monahan writes: I warmed even more to Sam Delaney – one of my favourite newspaper reviewers – when he told Sky viewers the other
Manchester Stationery Show to launch at Halloween!
May 8, 2017
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Owner of the London Stationery Show, Ocean Media Exhibitions, has announced the launch of a new stationery trade show in Manchester. The new Manchester Stationery
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