
Retailers fall into the AI ‘Integrator’ stage as pilots outpace readiness
Retailers are investing growing amounts of time and money into artificial intelligence, but early insights suggest they could be getting stuck in a risky middle

Retailers are investing growing amounts of time and money into artificial intelligence, but early insights suggest they could be getting stuck in a risky middle

The Giftware Association has launched a new Quarterly Pulse Survey called Giftware Unwrapped, designed to give the UK gift and home industry a stronger, clearer

The second edition of UKPackaging Expo is set to unfold on November 10th and 11th 2026 at the Convention Centre at KingsDock, Liverpool. It follows

Unwrap INDX Gift Edit, the new Midlands destination trade show for 2026, launching at Cranmore Park 19 May 2026. Presenting a perfectly packaged partnership with the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association, the

Retail marketplace Autumn Fair has launched the latest episode of its Retail Makeover Mission, showcasing the transformation of independent retailer OSO Boutique in Salisbury, led

The Giftware Association has joined the Bank of England and a coalition of UK trade associations this week as part of the Genesis Initiative, presenting

New industry-wide initiative encourages retailers, suppliers, brands and manufacturers to take one small action every day in the run-up to Christmas 16 September 2026 marks

Day Two at Autumn Fair hosted thousands of buyers from all parts of the UK combine product discovery and new supplier connections with practical insight into

The UK design economy contributed £136.7 billion to the economy in 2023, equivalent to 5.5% of UK Gross Value Added (GVA) – approximately £1 in

New partnerships with Hyve Group, Business Show Media and Raccoon Media Group will integrate intelligent sourcing and navigation into flagship events including Autumn Fair & Glee,

Derbyshire-based Paper Starlights is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of handmade design, independent retail and a partnership with its makers in India that

More new brands, more product discovery and new ways to buy, learn and connect as Autumn Fair opens at the NEC from Sunday 6th September,
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