Alan Monahan writes: I took a trip down memory lane when I heard that Bennetts, which claims to be the oldest department store in the world, had gone into administration. It first opened as an ironmonger in Derby city centre in 1734 and now faces the prospect of permanent closure, with the finger being pointed
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Alan Monahan writes: Tennyson was, of course, correct when he penned the line, ‘In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.’ But I am an old man, it’s the end of January and my thoughts are turning to a promised tax rebate and Spring Fair, which opens its doors on
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Hot on the heels of FAO Schwarz’s successful return to retail in New York City in 2018, the brand is announcing the opening of its first ever European flagship store located within Selfridges’ famous Oxford Street location in London. The FAO Schwarz store at Selfridges’ will occupy over 20,000 square feet of space and feature
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showUP will present more than 400 international brands, Dutch labels and young designers, in the categories of home décor, gifts and children’s gifts at the Expo Haarlemmermeer exhibition centre close to Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam from February 3-4. REGISTER TO ATTEND SHOWUP Buyers from lifestyle, home interiors and web retailers will attend this exciting event
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Spring Fair will once again offer unrivalled scale, variety and choice for retail buyers when the show opens at The NEC, Birmingham, from February 3 – 7. As a hub for some of the UK’s and international most inspirational designers, manufacturers and suppliers, Spring Fair will offer visitors the chance to source the ideal products
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Spring Fair will bring together a unique selection of children’s gift sector newcomers as part of its new ToyFirst and NurseryFirst showcases. The new areas will provide a platform for up-and-coming brands new to Spring Fair to profile their diverse and unique offerings, giving visitors the chance to get up-close and hands-on with plenty of
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