Tackling the idea of Diversity in Retail
June 25, 2021
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It seems that the in-store experience has changed forever as a result of the pandemic but the heart of the matter is that for retail
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John Lewis to impose higher fees on brands
June 21, 2021
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Brands stocked by John Lewis are facing a price hike as the department store bellwether plans to charge them more for stocking products. Suppliers already
Rachel Meehan to showcase new designs at BCTF Online
June 21, 2021
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Having planned to attend the 2020 BCTF in Harrogate last April, Rachel Meehan is delighted to be taking part in BCTF Online from June 27
European Union panel and Full Colour Black strip Banksy of trademarks
June 20, 2021
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Legendary street artist, Banksy, has been stripped of the trademarks to two of his most iconic artworks – Girl with Umbrella and Radar Rat –
Small gifting business Bradfords Bakers on gifting between the EU and UK
June 18, 2021
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Family-owned Glasgow-based business, Bradfords Bakers, suspended gift deliveries to the EU in January due to new costly trade regulations. Managing director, James McGoldrick, who runs
BCTF Online to welcome the Best of British Makers
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The British Crafting community gears up for their most important trade show of the year The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) is now less than
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