A cashless society
August 3, 2017
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For the first time, the volume of retail purchases made by card now accounts for more than half of all customer transactions, according to the
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Retail Reflections: Janet’s Clarion call
August 2, 2017
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Alan Monahan writes: I suppose that Janet Street-Porter could be placed in the Marmite category: you either love her or hate her. Me? I think
Editor’s news round-up
August 1, 2017
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I was pleased to hear that the government is “committed to switching business rates indexation from RPI [retail prices index] to CPI [consumer prices index]
A warning to suppliers
July 31, 2017
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We were made aware that fraudsters posing as supermarket buyers are tricking suppliers into delivering vast quantities of food and drink and then stealing it,
IJL 2017 set to inspire giftware and accessories industry
July 20, 2017
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IJL 2017 is set to inspire the jewellery, giftware and accessories industries from September 3 – 5 with new show features and a glittering showcase
Robot Brands to make PURE debut
July 19, 2017
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New urban lifestyle brand, Robot Brands, will make its PURE debut at this year’s show from July 23 – 25 at London’s Olympia, Stand L53.
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