Wildlife World scoops Award!
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The Plastic Free Gardening range of natural rubber seed trays from Wildlife World scooped the Best New Product Award at the Garden Press Event 2022,
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John Lewis restores staff bonuses
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Record sales at John Lewis have prompted the department store giant to restore its staff bonuses, albeit with the warning that the crisis in Ukraine
Lesser & Pavey in profile
March 2, 2022
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As we head into those all-important Spring Seasons, Home & Giftware magazine was keen to learn more about one of the UK’s most successful homeware
Bottle Kiln for sale after 36 years
February 18, 2022
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Nic Stone, owner of the Bottle Kiln at West Hallam, has told Home & Giftware magazine that his family is now selling its business after
It was back to business at the Source trade show
February 17, 2022
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Not only was it back to business, the Source trade show was also back in its normal time slot, in February. When the doors opened,
Ethical concerns prompt retailers to cut £7.1bn in supplier contracts
February 15, 2022
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A new report published by Barclays Corporate Banking and covering the year January 2021 – January 2022, revealed that British retailers have collectively cancelled £7.1billion
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