Friday December 27 saw a record boom for online retailers, who had their busiest day in history as consumers bagged bargains from the comfort of their own homes. A total of £590 million was reaped by etailers from British consumers, a 20 per cent increase on last year according to internet retailing association IMRG. As
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Research from i2i Events Group shows that UK shoppers are splashing more cash on Christmas decorations this year as rising consumer confidence drives demand for bolder displays. New research reveals austerity-weary Britons will spend an average £26.09 on baubles and lighting this year, with a return of outdoor decorations, and bigger artificial Christmas trees.
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Online sales are expected to reach a bumper £10.8 billion during December according to etail industry watchdog IMRG and consultants Capgemini. This means that sales are on target to reach 15% growth over the same time last year. The first two weeks of December are expected to see a peak in online shopping, with Monday
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The Support for Independent Retail campaign “Celebrate an Independent Christmas” has already confirmed 47 locations will run a local “Christmas Shopping Challenge” to help boost footfall and sales for independent traders during the peak festive season… and there is still time for more areas to get involved! The challenge is intended to engage more family
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Great British Card Company sales director Chris Houfe took the helm of the UK Greeting Card Association at last weeks’ Annual General Meeting, which took place on October 3 at The Ironmongers’ hall in London. At the start of his two year presidency Chris outlined his ambitious plans for the industry, whose representatives were in
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The CBI and EC Harris today unveiled a package of measures for the public and private sectors to work together to unlock local growth, overhaul business rates and rejuvenate the UK’s towns and cities. In a new report, developed with leading built asset consultants EC Harris, the CBI is calling for strong local leadership to
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