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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…
LATEST GOVERNMENT NEWS UK-EU TCA UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Civil Society Forum: register for observer status Register by 31 October 2023 for observer status at the UK-EU Trade Cooperation…
Giving & Living that little bit more! 2024 is fast approaching, which means that the first gift trade show of the year is just around the corner! Giving & Living takes place from 14-16th …
How to build (and win) a brilliant display Photo by Artem Gavrysh on Unsplash As we enter Christmas peak trading, store displays are more important than ever. Showcasing product in an eye-catching…
How to build (and win) a brilliant display Photo by Artem Gavrysh on Unsplash As we enter Christmas peak trading, store displays are more important than ever. Showcasing product in an eye-catching…
Messe Frankfurt expands portfolio to include cybersecurity fair in Abu Dhabi Messe Frankfurt is further expanding its international portfolio: Between 15 and 17 May 2024, Messe Frankfurt Middle East…
Interview with Gay Penfold, Chair of The Benevolent Society Hello, Gay, thank you for agreeing to be grilled by us today! Could you start by telling us about The Benevolent Society and who the charity…
Midlands Giftware Designer, Meg Hawkins is a Finalist in Two Prestigious Awards. Renowned artist and giftware company, Meg Hawkins, has been shortlisted as a finalist in two prestigious awards…
Garden Centre Association and BosilunLife Announce Eco-Friendly Alliance The Garden Centre Association (GCA), prominent for its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly business practices in the…
Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2023 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS REMINDER: 10 days to go It’s time to celebrate the best of Franco-British business. The Franco-British…
Brand Licensing Europe attendance up 19 per cent with record retailer and European visitor numbers · All time high retail numbers - 1…
Time to show off the best the South West has to offer! Are you looking for new suppliers and inspiring ideas? If you're involved in food retail, catering, or hospitality, wherever you're based in…
Payment Terms in B2B: The Statistics The statutory payment period for B2B invoices is 30 days. Yet many buyers do not pay on time. In 2022, B2B invoices were paid 21 days late …
Invoice payment is the most popular payment method in B2B trade, but it is a complex process that involves more than just generating an invoice. B2B merchants should understand four compontents…
Private Healthcare Is Peace Of Mind No matter how fit and healthy we are, it is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will fall ill and need medical care. And when illness does strike it …
Insights-X is on the starting blocks with plenty to offer the specialist trade - More exhibitors means extra inspiration - In-person trade fair with high networking factor Next week, …
Navigating the Challenges: Resilience and Optimism Among UK Retailers and Giftware Businesses In the dynamic landscape of business, the ability to adapt to sudden disruptions in society and…
PURE LONDON X JATC REVEAL DESTINATIONS FOR THE LONDON FESTIVAL OF FASHION The first combined Pure London x JATC show, The London Festival of Fashion, will take place on the 11th – 13th…
What is Buy Now Pay Later? BNPL in B2B is a short-term financing solution that allows businesses to acquire goods or services upfront and defer payment until a later date. Instead of an immediate…
Blade and Rose are owned by husband and wife, Amanda, and Jon Peffer, they founded the company in 2010. Their design and distribution centre is based in their hometown of Kendal in the Lake District…
Absolutely Mama is the UK’s leading lifestyle and parenting magazine. Appealing to a generation of mothers forging their own parenting path, Absolutely Mama aims to support their readers…
