Bank closures pile more pressure on High Streets
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The woes of Britain’s high streets are set to continue this month with the closure of 80 more bank branches, as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, RBS
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As we reach the height of summer, preparations for one of the most exciting European exhibitions in the trade show calendar are well underway, as
Glee partners with BHETA and Bira
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Glee has announced a partnership with the British Home Enhancement Trades Association (BHETA) and British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) at this year’s show, further strengthening
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The organising team at Glee is celebrating having just been awarded the Best UK Trade Show (+ 8,000sq ft) Award at the recent glittering Association
New and exclusive brands join Autumn Fair
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Retailers are making a beeline for Autumn Fair this September as it announces a raft of new and exclusive brands to the Home & Gift
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