I was pleased to hear that the government is “committed to switching business rates indexation from RPI [retail prices index] to CPI [consumer prices index] from 2020”. More worrying is that legislation will be introduced “in due course”, so let’s hope these aren’t weasel words. The reform could save organisations £1 billion. As many large
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We were made aware that fraudsters posing as supermarket buyers are tricking suppliers into delivering vast quantities of food and drink and then stealing it, which reminded us of a similar scam that hit some gift businesses more than a decade ago. This time the thieves are renting warehouses and sending realistic emails that appear
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IJL 2017 is set to inspire the jewellery, giftware and accessories industries from September 3 – 5 with new show features and a glittering showcase of over 500 companies from 32 countries, including a host of innovative debut designers and brands. New show experiences include the newly themed seminar theatres, workshops and dedicated Skills
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New urban lifestyle brand, Robot Brands, will make its PURE debut at this year’s show from July 23 – 25 at London’s Olympia, Stand L53. Lifestyle and Livingetc journalist and consultant Neil McLennan has revealed that robots will be THE Christmas gift trend this festive season and Robot Brands is ready to deliver the
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Xystos sold out of some of the Baylis & Harding collections it launched at Home & Giftt – just three days after announcing that it had been appointed as the official supplier of the brand’s home fragrance and gifting products to independent garden centres and gift shops. Said Xystos director Tom Sykes: “It just
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Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is considering ramping up its UK store opening programme as sales continue to accelerate, defying the gloom hanging over the high street. Managing director John Cheston told the Press Association that after pausing following last year’s referendum result, Smiggle has its foot back on the gas. He said: “After the
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