Research carried out by American Express in partnership with Retail Economics in spring 2026 found that social media is helping to drive around 1.7 billion visits to UK high streets per year, amounting to more than 30 million visits. Their Hype to High Street survey of 2000 British adults found that 63% of them have
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From AI and social commerce to retail crime, licensing, visual merchandising and the latest consumer trends, Autumn Fair’s finalised agenda offers four days of free, practical insight for retailers. Autumn Fair has unveiled the full programme for its new Counter Talks Stage, bringing four days of free talks, workshops, live conversations and expert advice to
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The Giftware Association has today announced a significant evolution of its organisation, unveiling its new identity as the Home & Gift Association. The rebrand follows an extensive twelve-month period of consultation, member feedback, and strategic planning, designed to ensure the association continues to reflect the changing landscape of the industries it serves. The new name
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Research from specialist home interest agency Cairn has found that 87% of consumers say brand trust influences their purchasing decisions for big-ticket home and garden items. The new independent study, based on responses from 2,000 UK consumers, found that feelings, not just features, are driving Britain’s big-ticket home and garden buys, with factors such as
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The Giftware Association has launched a new Quarterly Pulse Survey called Giftware Unwrapped, designed to give the UK gift and home industry a stronger, clearer and more timely voice during an increasingly complex trading landscape. The survey will capture real‑time insight into trading conditions across the sector, providing regular, sector‑specific intelligence on key areas including
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Spring Fair has revealed details of The Hidden Forum, a new executive stage launching at this year’s show, with confirmed speakers including TV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis; Ray Clacher, CEO of Morleys Department Stores; and Koreen Fader, CEO of QVC UK. Designed for candid, high-level dialogue, The Hidden Forum creates a rare space
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