IJL editor’s choice winners
June 21, 2017
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The winners of IJL’s very popular and highly regarded exhibitor Editors’ Choice pre-show awards are designer Isabella Liu, The Rock Hound, and Franco Florenzi.
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Carte Blanche acquires Is It Art?
June 8, 2017
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Carte Blanche Group has announced the acquisition of British greeting card, stationery and calendar distributor, Is it Art? from Martin Nevin. Conversations developed between
H&F is Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year
June 5, 2017
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Independent retailer H&F has been crowned Home and Gifts Retailer of the Year at the 2017 Chesterfield Retail Awards, organised by Destination Chesterfield in association
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
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
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