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As we head into autumn and the start of a new school year, tourist resorts around the UK are counting the profits after another booming
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Stars for Europe (SfE) is once again supporting retailers and florists to drive increased poinsettia sales during the festive season. SfE is the European-wide marketing
Boyd Douglas-Davies joins Glee as Strategic Advisor
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With over 40 years of experience within the garden retail sector, countless volunteer roles at the heart of the industry and a new venture –
Source Home & Gift scales up for Autumn Fair
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With over 430 global manufacturers confirmed from 14 countries already, the UK’s only international responsible sourcing exhibition, Source Home & Gift which takes place from
Moda to put fashion forward at Autumn Fair
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The ultimate fashion destination, Moda is an integral part of Autumn Fair, with the next edition taking place from 3rd -6th September 2023 at NEC
Retailers request Government help to tackle shoplifters
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As shoplifting rises by a quarter in England and Wales according to the ONS, independent retailers are calling on the government to offer security grants
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