A damp month for the high street
August 15, 2017
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Shopper numbers fell in the last month as consumers reined in spending on non-essential items and a wetter than average summer kept people indoors and
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Retail Reflections: The future for bricks ‘n’ mortar stores
August 15, 2017
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Alan Monahan writes: Retail and consumer goods industries will change more in the next 10 years than they have over the past 40, with traditional
Customers queue for Harry Potter
August 15, 2017
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The latest addition to Edinburgh’s vibrant retail sector is proving a star attraction for tourists and locals alike. “Diagon House”, 40 Victoria Street, is a
Gift of the Year Awards – a new era
August 14, 2017
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The GA has revealed a dynamic new format for the annual Gift of the Year Awards at Spring Fair. With new retailer awards added to
Editor’s news round-up
August 14, 2017
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A bouquet for Intu: the shopping centre owner has partnered with the National Autistic Society to launch the UK’s first national ‘quiet hour’ for people
Cardgains Village at Autumn Fair
August 7, 2017
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Autumn Fair 2017 is set for the largest card showcase in the show’s 27-year history with over 80 stands and right in the thick of
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