New Vision for Welsh Retail
June 23, 2022
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A new strategic vision for the retail sector sets out how the Welsh Government, the sector and trade unions will work together in social partnership
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Gift Universe acquires Prezzybox
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Gift Universe, which is the parent company of gifts and gadgets retailer ,Menkind, has completed its acquisition of family run gifting brand, Prezzybox, for an
Ridley’s Games moves further towards Sustainability
June 22, 2022
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Ridley’s Games, the design-led games brand owned by Chronicle Books, has announced the launch of an internal Good Clean Fun initiative with the aim to
Retailers Seek New British Brands for Christmas
June 20, 2022
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British brands and makers with exciting and unusual new gift ranges are being given a unique opportunity to supply the most iconic high street retailer
Widdop & Co. acquires Apples to Pears
June 13, 2022
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The award-winning Apples to Pears brands and products have been acquired by home and giftware industry giant, Widdop & Co. Company founders Mark Wash and
Experience the Summer of Garden Love at Glee 2022!
June 7, 2022
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As Glee gets set to open its doors in late June for the first time ever (28th – 30th June, NEC, Birmingham), the UK’s leading
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