More UK consumers intend to celebrate Father’s Day this year through gifting, dining and other activities, although spending is forecast to remain restrained as they continue to take a cautious approach to discretionary purchases. A greater proportion of consumers are planning to spend the same or less than last year, according to GlobalData. u GlobalData’s latest
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The women-led gifting company Treatbox, based in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, has expanded into a new 9,000 sq ft warehouse – three times the size of its previous site – to support the continued growth of its operations and team. The move comes as year-on-year demand for personalised gifting continues to rise across
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Retail and economic challenges, sustainability, and adaptation to changing market dynamics were just some of the key topics that were explored at the annual GIMA Day Conference, which took place at Horticulture House, Chilton on 14th March. The event saw the day split into key themes that brought together industry leaders, experts, and GIMA members
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As Independent Retailer Month enters its third week, retailers are being encouraged to recognise the benefits of collaboration on the high street. The annual Independent Retailer Month campaign, now in its fourth year, has seen hundreds of small businesses running events and activities to raise awareness of their local high street, with many working together
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The US Greeting Card Association forecasts that 1.6 billion Christmas cards will be bought this festive season The American GCA is predicting that around 1.6 billion Christmas cards will be bought this year – making it the largest card-sending holiday in the U.S. That figure includes boxed cards, but does not include photo cards and
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Research commissioned by packaging supplier Duo UK has found that despite the stereotype of men being bad at wrapping presents, they are just as likely as women to appreciate professionally gift wrapped goods. The same study revealed that men are also willing to pay more than women to achieve the desired effect. Family-owned Duo, which
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