The British Independent Retailer Association (Bira) has said it is ‘pleased’ the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a 50% business rates discount for one
Swedish homeware giant, Ikea, has taken on Topshops’ former flagship store on Oxford Street, London, paying £378 million for the iconic retail site in a
According to the Office of National Statistics, retail sales volumes fell by 0.2% in September 2021, pulled down by lower sales in non-food stores as
Iconic toy retailer, Hamleys, has announced its top ten Christmas toy predictions for 2021, revealing the toys they predict will be at the top of
Tents, air fryers, trampolines and Crocs were among the products that defined the last 12 months, according to this year’s Shop, Live, Look report by
According to retail analyst, Springboard, from Sunday 21st November through to Saturday 4th January, it is predicted that footfall across all UK retail destinations will
While Christmas is the time for office parties and nights out, new real-world research data released by the UK Tea & Infusions Association (UKTIA) suggests
The UK furniture & floorcoverings market is set to outperform the total non-food market through 2029 as economic conditions improve and consumers feel more confident
Chadderton-based giftware supplier Widdop & Co has launched its first single-brand direct-to-consumer ecommerce website, marking a major shift for the 140-year-old business as it develops new
Spring Fair has unveiled its most ambitious and experience-led content programme to date, designed to deliver meaningful, value-driven insights and the topics at the heart
Spring Fair, returning to the NEC Birmingham 1-4 February 2026, is set to deliver its most globally diverse edition yet, as the show experiences an
Wednesday 25th February 2026 is set to be a big day for Somerset’s business community, as two events take place alongside each other at the
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