British lifestyle and fashion brand Oliver Bonas has seen profits surge by 150% in the 13 month period to December 31. The retailer reported £5.2mn pre-tax operating profits for 2015 compared with £2.2m in the previous financial year, which was a 12 month period. Total sales increased 28% £42.6m and a £3.2m dividend will be
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The UK stationery market is set to rise by £49.1 million (2.4%) from £2.06 billion in 2016 to around £2.1 billion by 2021, according to retail research and analysis firm Verdict Retail. The company’s latest report states that this growth, which defies the ongoing rise of smartphone and tablet ownership, will be driven by the
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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on Government negotiators to put consumers first in the forthcoming Brexit talks by ensuring their sights are firmly set on keeping shop prices low once the UK leaves the European Union. BRC Chairman Richard Baker spelled out the importance of achieving trading arrangements with the rest of the
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Exhibition organiser Messe Frankfurt has announced the launch of the first Floradecora show at its January 2017 event, where it will be co-located with long-standing sister exhibitions Paperworld and Christmasworld. The development comes as fresh flowers and plants come to new prominence in home interior concepts as an essential aspect of the nature-oriented, aspirational
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Gift and greetings giant Carte Blanche group has been selected by Creation Express to launch their innovative instore system which allows the shopper to create personalised cards and gifts in minutes. In just a few clicks, the cutting-edge personalisation centre can create wonderful cards, mugs, cushions, candles, frames and other items, allowing the shopper
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It is important to let customers choose how they shop with you, which is why it’s important to have a website alongside your first store. A website also allows you to extend your reach over a broader geographical area than you can do with your local store business. In a report commissioned by Autumn
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