Hebden Mill Craft Community Hit by Fire
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In a huge blow to the crafting industry, a devastating fire has destroyed the Burlees House business hub in Hebden Bridge Mill, which broke out
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Autumn Fair (4-7 September, NEC Birmingham) has announced it is partnering with Products of Change (POC) to deliver a series of one-on-one and group educational
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its ‘State of Trade’ analysis for Q2, noting some interesting trends currently shaping the retail scene in Britain.
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Glee: June 2023 is in our sights!
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The future trends in garden retailing have been set – now we take a look at what’s in store for next year’s Glee As the
Moda set to sparkle alongside Autumn Fair
July 21, 2022
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One of the UK’s longest standing fashion trade shows, Moda is now an integral fashion destination at Spring Fair & Autumn Fair, with the next
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