Stationery Show Manchester 2018 will not be staged this year organisers confirmed today. A tough retail market, cautious buyers and uncertain suppliers has led to the decision not to run what would have been just the second edition of the stationery show based in Manchester, aimed at attracting buyers from the midlands and the north.
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Anyone with an interest in discovering hot new design talent, future trends and retail inspiration should be making a beeline for Pulse, which next takes place on May 13 – 18 at London’s Olympia. This fabulous boutique exhibition, organised by Clarion Events, works with world-class trend agency – Unique Style Platform – to help forecast
On the Pulse of gorgeous mid-season product trends Read More »
UK retail sales suffered their biggest quarterly fall in a year as the ‘Beast from the East’ kept shoppers away from the high street. Sales volumes fell 1.2% in March, compared with February. Sales of clothing, petrol and food all suffered, according to the Office for National Statistics. Fifteen major UK retailers or restaurant groups
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Following the recent merger with Design Factory, Design-Nation has held its first selection of new members as a merged organisation. Twelve applicants were selected to join the portfolio and they will now benefit from a range of opportunities to support, promote and develop their businesses. Applications are assessed by an independent panel of craft and
Industry professionals join prestigious portfolio Read More »
Whilst Valentine’s Day has long been associated with blossoming romance and showing affection to partners, the occasion is now increasingly celebrated by families. According to national polling on behalf of Clintons, one-in-20 UK adults have sent a Valentine to a parent or their child. More Valentines are sent to Mums than Dads with 9% of
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Alan Monahan writes: I do hope that your Christmas sales have defied the grim predictions of the doomsayers. For what is supposed to be the most joyful time of the year, recent data has been less than upbeat In my last column I said that the jury was out regarding Black Friday. Well, Visa UK
Retail Reflections: don’t despair of the data, you can still put money in the till Read More »
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