Spotted at Giving & Living 2026
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The team at Home & Giftware Magazine was excited to attend Giving & Living at Westpoint, Exeter, although this was tinged with sadness as the
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As the doors closed on the 2026 edition of Giving & Living, the most important retail trade event for the South West region, organiser, Hale
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Spring Fair 2026, the UK’s largest and most influential showcase for gift, home and fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, reaffirming
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Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have announced a series of senior leadership appointments, reinforcing their commitment to long-term growth, strategic focus and delivering exceptional experiences
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