Gift of the Year Awards Deadline Extension
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The Giftware Association has extended its Gift of the Year entry deadline by two weeks, meaning you have until 15th December to enter for one
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Small Business Saturday: December 3 2022
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The iconic Small Business Saturday campaign returns to the UK for the tenth year on 3 December; small business owners across the country are being
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As the first show of the season – and with a strengthened focus on locally made British products – Giving & Living (15-17 January, Westpoint,
Extended Producer Responsibility to be charged from 2024
November 17, 2022
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The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has warned that the UK Government is planning to introduce new legislation called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) which
Bira welcomes Autumn Statement as support for Britain’s High Street
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The British Independent Retailers Association has welcomed the support from the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement announced today. However the group has also warned that
How Gift Shops can make Black Friday work
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Polly Barnfield OBE, CEO of Maybe*, explains how gift shops can make Black Friday work for them. Statistics have shown the influence that Black Friday
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