Celebrating International Women’s Day with GIMA
March 7, 2024
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As we look forward to celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March we shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women who are
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Goldsmiths Award for Essemgé
March 7, 2024
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We are absolutely thrilled that British Craft Directory member, Essemgé Designer Jewellery, was given a Silver in the 2D Smallworkers category of the Goldsmiths Craft
New Advisory Board for Spring and Autumn Fair
February 22, 2024
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The organiser of Spring & Autumn Fair, Hyve Group, has announced the creation of a new Advisory Board designed to drive the continuous enhancement of
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
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
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