Alan Monahan writes: I wonder how many of our retailers have enjoyed strong Mother’s Day sales. I was interested to see that despite the
Tesco is coming under intensified scrutiny for its £3.7 billion merger with wholesaler Booker, which was revealed from apparently out of the blue at the
The UK Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT) has released encouraging industry figures showing UK exports of apparel and textiles were worth £9.1bn in 2016, rising
Mark Matulka has joined Widdop and Co. as their territory manager for the North West of England and North Wales. Mark joins the company from
Renowned British ceramicist, Emma Bridgewater, has warned that the UK is facing a skills crisis in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph. Bridgewater, who
Alan Monahan writes: As bricks-and-mortar retailers seek to turn their physical stores into an asset instead of a liability to compete against online retailers, they
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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