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The Somerset Toiletry Co. Marks 25 Years with 25 Acts of Kindness In 2024, The Somerset Toiletry Co. proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, commemorating a successful quarter-century…
Hi! We’re CREOATE, a wholesale marketplace where independent retailers source wholesale directly from independent brands of all shapes and sizes. Who buys and sells through CREOATE? …
BUY FROM THE BEST AT AUTUMN FAIR 2024 As the UK’s largest retail marketplace hosted in the second half of the year, Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham…
BATF and NAJ Announce Date for 2024 AGMs and Benevolent Society Dinner at Tower of London The British Allied Trades Federation (BATF) and the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) will host their…
PIM (Product Information Management) is a vital tool that stands at the heart of modern commerce, ensuring product data is accurate, consistent, and easily accessible. Whether you’re a small…
Grow your business in 2024. Are you an SME looking grow your business in 2024? Are you interested in finding out some of the financial tools available to your business to supercharge your growth …
40 years of Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH (MFS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1984, MFS is a wholly owned subsidiary …
Another Financial Year is fast rolling around to the end of one, and the beginning of another. There is a lot to review but, you may fall into three categories: You already have a reliable Financial…
The GA Celebrates International Women’s Day with Inspirational Women In Gifts Event The second Women In Gifts conference, organised by The Giftware Association, was held at The Giftware…
THE GIFTWARE ASSOCIATION AND PRODUCT GURU COLLABORATION The Giftware Association and Product Guru are to join forces to offer a fantastic incentive to members of The GA with their mini- huddle events…
BUDGET 2024 UPDATE Understanding the implications of the budget is crucial for our members and the wider SME community in the UK. Now that the announcements have been made, I would like to…
Farm Shop & Deli Show joins Food & Drink Expo, The Restaurant Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show to bring together the very best of the grocery, specialist retail, wholesale…
AUTUMN FAIR LAUNCHES ‘FROM THE SHOW FLOOR TO YOUR SHOP WINDOW’ CAMPAIGN Autumn Fair, UK retail’s inspirational shopping destination for Home, Gift and Fashion…
SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR ANNOUNCE NEW ADVISORY BOARD TO FUTUREPROOF THE MARKETPLACE Spring & Autumn Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade shows for Home, Gift and …
SPRING FAIR & THE FUTURE COLLECTIVE PARTNER ON RETAIL DESIGN FOR A BETTER FUTURE Spring Fair, the UK's largest and most inspirational retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, partnered…
With boundless enthusiasm, Mad Beauty is entering Spring/Summer season with multitude of captivating collaborations and collections destined to surprise and delight. Mad Beauty’s Creative Director…
Gift of the Year 2024 Finalists Announcement The Finalists are here for our Gift of the Year 2024 awards, and after a hugely successful live Judging Event at Spring Fair, the news the home …
Borders, Customs, and Goods Movement The Border Target Operating Model: August 2023 This page contains the Border Target Operating Model, our final plans for a new approach to importing goods into…
Retail ROAR: Ignite Your Business in 2024 with the Ultimate Free Summit! Are you ready to elevate your retail game and kickstart your business in 2024? Look no further! Retail ROAR is calling…
SCOOP CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT AUTUMN/WINTER 24 SEASON “IT’S NOT ABOUT FOOTFALL, IT’S ABOUT THE QUALITY” Scoop closed its doors today celebrating a triumphant Autumn…
SPRING FAIR LOOKS AHEAD TO 2025 FOLLOWING A BUZZING SHOW - Day 4 - Dame Zandra Rhodes on the future of fashion - Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and most inspirational retail marketplace…
DOORS OPEN ON SUNDAY DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT IN RETAIL AT SPRING FAIR Spring Fair, the UK's definitive trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion and Everyday, opens this Sunday and will welcome…
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN The first combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, has partnered with the Romanian Contemporary Jewellery Association (…
PURE LONDON X JATC CHAMPIONS ROMANIAN DESIGN The first combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, has partnered with the Romanian Contemporary Jewellery Association (…
