The Coast is Clear for Giving & Living
October 11, 2022
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Autumn might have brought a chill to the air but plans are hotting up for the next edition of Giving & Living. We’re excited to
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Yankee Candle reviews point to Covid surges
October 10, 2022
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A surge in otherwise quite unusual one-star reviews of Yankee Candles, from customers who claim their product has no scent, could be driven by people
Autumn Fair sets the Trends
October 3, 2022
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Autumn Fair, which ran at the NEC from September 4-7, gave UK retail a fabulous preview of the hottest products and key looks for the
Autumn/Winter Edit: British Craft
September 26, 2022
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As we head into Autumn and the seasonal shift starts manifesting in retail merchandise around the country, we take a look at some of the
showUP after Corona
September 20, 2022
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Roving reporter Denre Bruins writes: After two years of absence from the show because of the Corona pandemic I was finally able to visit showUP
Hyve Group launches Source Home & Gift
September 5, 2022
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Hyve Group, the organiser of the UK’s leading retail trade events for the Home, Gift and Fashion sector, has announced the launch of a new
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