Thousands of retail buyers, and owners of independent stores from across the UK flocked to Spring Fair at the NEC as the UK’s premier consumer goods exhibition opened its doors for the first time in two years. Home & Giftware Magazine was thrilled to be back at the show after such a long break and
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Manchester-based cosmetics, skincare, bath and body retailer, Beauty Bay, has seen its turnover rocket by more than £50mn after switching online during lockdown. The business posted a turnover of £134.4 million for the year to March 31, 2021, up from the £82.2 million on the previous trading period. Pre-tax profits rose from £4.4 million to
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Whilst many people are rejoicing at the end of mandates and covid restrictions not everyone is so enthusiastic about the turnabout, with the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) revealing that 50% of its traders are still nervous about the lifting of restrictions. In a poll sent to all its members, it was an even split
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Women working in the Bangladesh garment industry have been heavily affected by the Covid pandemic and the associated disruptions in the sector, according to the findings of an international study published today. The research, which sets out a series of industry and government policy recommendations, focused on the experiences of Bangladeshi workers employed in the
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The ONS has reported that retail sales volumes fell by 3.7% in December 2021 but were 2.6% higher than their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels. This was the largest monthly fall since January 2021 (negative 8.3%) when widespread and extensive restrictions to non-essential retail were in place. The monthly fall in December 2021 follows monthly
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Spring Fair (6th – 9th February 2022, NEC Birmingham) has revealed the Inspiring Retail Stage content programme, which is set to deliver a schedule packed full of incredible speakers at the show next month, with inspiring and informative insights, industry awards, and the essential trends for 2022 and beyond. View the latest programme here and
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