Alan Monahan writes: Okay, although some of the big beasts have yet to declare their figures, that’s Christmas done and dusted for most of you. I just hope that your festive sales were healthier than many of those that have been reported. But although there was little to cheer, retailers with something different to offer
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BDO says that despite reports of low footfall in September, like-for-like sales of lifestyle goods grew by 3.6%, suggesting shoppers made fewer trips but conversion rates were higher. Some department stores have already revealed that savvy shoppers are hunting for early Christmas presents, further boosting the lifestyle and gifting sector. The accountancy firm reports that
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When you visit a trade show, how long do you stay? According to market research firm FaceTime the average retailer is there for just five and a half hours. Its report for live-event companies also reveals that just over three-quarters of visitors to exhibitions make new purchasing decisions there or have existing ones reinforced. Travel
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Survey reveals business optimism and satisfaction with The GA More than 73 per cent of suppliers and 60 per cent of retailers who took part in The GA’s pan-industry survey in 2013 have said that they expect business to improve. The survey was carried out by The GA to enable it to better represent the
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Top Drawer is excited to be working closely again with official trend partner, Trend Bible. Trend Bible is an authority on home interior and lifestyle trends, working with many key brands and retailers in the UK and USA. Trend Bible forecast design and colour trends up to two years ahead of the season, producing trend
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After 30 years Top Drawer still pulls out the stops and presents some wonderful design led product twice a year. This month 700 UK and international exhibitors will be able to source new product, preview trends, and take advantage of retail surgeries and seminars.The show is presented in six easy to navigate zones giving visitors
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