Indies set for £3.5 billion spending boost
December 7, 2020
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The independent retail sector is in line for a £3.5 billion spending boost, after new research by Bira and Starling Bank has shown that 66%
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One week left to enter Gift of the Year!
December 7, 2020
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This is it, the final week of the largest home and gift competition in our industry! The Gift of the Year 2021 competition closes its
Nimble indies survived by pivoting online to beat lockdown
December 6, 2020
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There has been a boom in websites and developers supporting local British retailers throughout the lockdowns, with swathes of fantastic community initiatives springing up around
Royal Mail reveals boost to Christmas Card sending
December 4, 2020
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Research by Royal Mail has found that one in ten Brits (11%) plan to send up to ten more Christmas cards this year, as lockdown
Peter Rabbit helps us get in the Christmas spirit!
December 4, 2020
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Penguin Random House UK has unveiled some exciting brand activities for the classic Peter Rabbit as lockdown restrictions are lifted in the UK. A partnership
Strong rebound for furniture industry as consumers focus on nest building
December 4, 2020
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The fourth British Furniture Manufacturers’ Economic Review, highlights continuing growth in retail – particularly in DIY and household furnishing – but warns winter could bring
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