Monthly Archives: July, 2026

Four British brands win showcase at SHOPPE OBJECT

Four British brands have won a fully funded opportunity to exhibit at SHOPPE OBJECT New York through The Gift Edit: UK initiative, delivered by...

Destination retail drives growth at Autumn Fair and Glee

Autumn Fair and Glee are expanding their retail services offering this September as retailers increasingly seek expertise, technology and operational support alongside new product...

Herdy and The Art File partner up on greeting card collection

Lake District brand Herdy has partnered with publisher The Art File for an exclusive debut greeting card collection In a leap that makes Herdy a...

Retailers welcome fall in shoplifting but warn true scale of crime remains hidden

Independent retailers association Bira has cautiously welcomed a fall in recorded shoplifting offences, while warning that official figures likely understate the true scale of...

Home & Gift Association calls on Prime Minister to back independent retailers, suppliers and British manufacturing

The Home & Gift Association yesterday wrote to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling for targeted Government support to help independent retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and...

Joe Davies rep to retire after 22 years

Joe Davies has announced that long-serving area representative Jonathan Brooke will retire in January 2027, bringing to a close an outstanding 22-year career with...

Scotland’s Trade Fair announces January dates

Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring will return to the SEC, Glasgow from January 24-26 2027, bringing together a showcase of Scotland’s finest gifts, homeware, textiles,...

Autumn Fair gives retail buyers the chance to win £2,000 to spend at the show

Independent retailers preparing for the busiest trading season of the year are being given the chance to boost their buying budget with the launch...

Report reveals UK gift sector contributes £58.2bn to the economy 

The Home & Gift Association (HGA) has welcomed the publication of an independent economic impact report revealing that the UK gift economy contributes £58.2...

Brand Licensing Europe issues last call for speakers

Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) in partnership with License Global has issued its last call for speakers, with applications closing on Friday July 31 Brand Licensing...

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