
Alan Monahan’s Retail Reflections: Christmas was saved!
How was it for you? I’m talking about Christmas trading. Earlier this week, if newspaper headlines were to be believed, retailers had suffered a pretty

How was it for you? I’m talking about Christmas trading. Earlier this week, if newspaper headlines were to be believed, retailers had suffered a pretty

The organiser of Top Drawer London, Clarion Events, has announced that finalists for the next Paperfest PaperAwards have been chosen. Paperfest is a dedicated stationery

The winners of The Great British High Street Awards 2016 have been revealed after 900 entries, 42 finalists and over 500,000 votes. Blackburn, Lancashire, has

The great pre-Christmas discounting and price-promotion extravaganza, Black Friday on November 25, helped generate a 12% rise in online spending. High street stores were quiet,
A report in The Telegraph has revealed the awesome pulling power of movies, television and affiliated merchandise, as picture sharing site Instagram reveals the most

Star gift and greetings brand Me to You, from Carte Blanche, is encouraging everyone to make their loved ones’ Christmas extra special this year by

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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