Artwork by BCTF exhibitor, Not at all Jack The Independent Retailers Confederation (IRC), a group of trade organisations representing different independent retail sectors across the UK, has launched ‘We are open’, an online map and directory of independent shops that are still open and operating responsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Government’s guidance some
The Best Small Shops Competition celebrates the commitment and creativity of entrepreneurial independent retailers on the UK’s High Streets and the central role they play in building local communities. In the current retail landscape many corporate retailers are struggling, but independent retailers have the opportunity to fill this gap by offering customers specialist knowledge, products
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The fantastic Just a Card initiative, founded in 2015 in response to dwindling sales at independent shops, galleries and design shows, has launched Just A Card Week 2018, taking place from 18-22 June. The Just a Card campaign has gone from strength to strength, bringing designers, artists, shop owners and the general public together for
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Reinforcing its position as an essential industry networking hub, Autumn Fair is building on its partnership with trade associations The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) and BHETA ahead of the 2016 exhibition. The new initiative will involve the creation of a dedicated area for bira and BHETA members that they will collectively support and
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Suffolk-based Showcase Greetings is a fresh new concept for independent greeting card retailers, offering a simple one-stop service for great new designs. Featuring the exclusive creative talents of over 20 of UK’s brightest new designers, Showcase Greetings offers Retailers true choice. Rather than having to place several individual orders at one time, retailers can tailor their purchasing
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The buying group Cardgains, which once again will host a large group stand within Greetings & Gift at Spring Fair, has unveiled a new strapline for 2016: “Passionate about Independent Retailing.” Chris Dyson, Joint Managing Director states, “Over several years we have seen a shift in our core membership of greeting card shops and
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