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MORE TIME TO ENTER YOUR GREAT PRODUCTS AND FINISH YOUR ENTRIES In response to overwhelming demand and accommodating last-minute entrants for brands to complete their entries, the Gift of the Year…
Breaking into the European independent retail market with Faire The Department for Business and Trade teams in Europe and at the Export Academy are partnering with Faire, an online wholesale…
SPRING FAIR’S COMMUNITY TEAM IS YOUR PATH TO MEETING NEW BUYERS Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse, and trend led marketplace for home, gift, fashion and everyday, and retail&rsquo…
Please see below for today’s Autumn Statement in full, as well as consultations/calls for evidence that may be pertinent for your business/members and supply chains. Autumn Statement 2023 This…
GIFT OF THE YEAR - BLACK FRIDAY DEALS This is your chance to secure our exclusive Black Friday Weekend Deal (we're starting a day early) for you and your business to enter into our Gift…
Spring Fair and Autumn Fair Strengthens the Leadership Team with the Appointments of Jackson Szabo and Soraya Gadelrab Hyve Group is delighted to announce the appointment of two new leaders to the…
Industry veteran Alison Graham joins Clarion Retail Clarion Retail today announced that Alison Graham had joined the portfolio, where she will spearhead the commercial team on flagship tradeshow …
HOME AT SPRING FAIR CREATES THE WOW-FACTOR WITH NEW & EXCLUSIVE BRANDS Inspiring retail’s creators and curators, Spring Fair puts thousands of new products across home, gift and …
LAURA NEWBOLD BREEN JOINS ACID AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Anti Copying in Design (ACID) is delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Newbold Breen as Chief Operating Officer. Laura will…
The Puppet Company launches special Christmas Collection to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day The Puppet Company, a global, family-run puppets and soft toy business, has…
Message from Sara Davies in the last three weeks of the competition
THREE WEEKS TO GO... Where has the time gone...This is your three-week countdown to ensure that your products are entered into our Gift of the Year Competition. If you have started…
SCOOP AT OLYMPIA WEST - A RETURN TO WONDERMENT The UK’s leading contemporary fashion and lifestyle show, Scoop returns to Olympia West, Kensington on the 11th-13th February 2024 in &…
Doing Good with Buy Now, Pay Later - How supporting B2B eCommerce helps all businesses succeed Everyone knows that BNPL has seen massive adoption but has it been all positive? Today we explore…
The Department for Business and Trade’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are now open for entries and will close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 January 2024. From iconic clothing…
Navigating the 2023 King's Speech: What SMEs Must Know Photo by Mark Stuckey on Unsplash In the grandeur of the annual State Opening of Parliament in 2023, King Charles III set forth the UK…
A quote from the amazing Steve Jobs: “My favourite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time”. He tragically…
PURE LONDON X JATC PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON TURKISH FASHION The inaugural combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, at Olympia London from the 11-13th February 2024, has…
Product Guru Announces Huddle 2024 Calendar: A Game-Changing Meet the Buyer Event Series Product Guru, the pioneer in connecting challenger brands with retail buyers, is thrilled to unveil its Huddle…
Spring Fair, the inspirational show that puts thousands of new products for Home, Gift & Fashion at the forefront of UK retail, has revealed a thrilling snapshot of what visitors can expect at…
Diwali and Spice Gifts from £6 to £35, and Mamma Spice’s festive sweet recipes Below you’ll find our favourite products for gifting and cooking with this Diwali. In addition…
Celebrate Shop Indie Day: An Instagram Flashmob for Independent Brick-and-Mortar Shops Small Business Collaborative, in collaboration with Prior Shop, is excited to announce Shop Indie Day…
Making Waves: My Unforgettable Journey as Part of the British Delegation at Gran Canaria Swim Week 2023 A Splash of Excitement Imagine being whisked away to the sunny shores of Gran Canaria…
Last Chance to Register for the Birmingham Business Expo Birmingham’s biggest business networking event, the Birmingham Business Expo, is fast approaching. The free to attend event will…
