The Body Shop falls into administration
February 13, 2024
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Home & Giftware magazine was sorry to hear of the collapse of yet another iconic retail business, as ethical beauty chain, The Body Shop, falls
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Labour shortage and high inflation adversely affecting Dutch retailers
February 12, 2024
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According to Dutch national newspaper, NU.nl, the number of retailers who stopped selling has doubled last year, meaning that high street woes aren’t confined to
Spring Fair sets the bar for 2024
February 9, 2024
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Spring Fair 2024 closed on a high after four days of intensive buying, creativity and fun, and now looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in
showUP to succeed
February 9, 2024
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Roving reporter, Denre Bruins writes: The suitcase is packed, my boarding pass printed and I’m ready for two days of fun and discovering what the
Theo Paphitis unveils new Ryman’s mobile app at Spring Fair
February 7, 2024
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Spring Fair welcomed some of retail’s biggest hitters on day three withV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, and ESG pioneer Paul Wright from PDS
TikTok Shop to sponsor Spring Fair Masterclass Studio
February 2, 2024
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Spring Fair (4th-7th February, NEC Birmingham) has announced a partnership with TikTok Shop, an e-commerce solution integrated within TikTok. It enables merchants and creators to
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The British Independent Retail Association (Bira) has called on the Chancellor to urgently reconsider business rates relief following new figures showing sharp job losses in
Spring Fair Treasure Trove Preview!
January 27, 2026
Home & Giftware magazine has scoured the Spring Fair exhibitor list for goodies and put together our wish list for the show, which will run
Exclusive to Spring Fair: Be there or miss out!
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Spring Fair (1-4 February, NEC, Birmingham) wi ll spotlight an exceptional line-up of brands exclusive to the show, offering buyers first access to some of
Spotted at Giving & Living 2026
January 23, 2026
The team at Home & Giftware Magazine was excited to attend Giving & Living at Westpoint, Exeter, although this was tinged with sadness as the
Farewell to Giving & Living
January 23, 2026
As the doors closed on the 2026 edition of Giving & Living, the most important retail trade event for the South West region, organiser, Hale
Spring Fair reveals Pitch Live Finalists
January 23, 2026
Spring Fair has announced the finalists for Pitch Live 2026, its high-energy pitching platform championing innovation, creativity and emerging retail talent, in partnership with co.lective.