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On October 24 at 9am CT (3pm BST), Anne Kong will host a presentation on window displays called ‘The Window Stage in the Digital Age’. The gia Expert Juror will discuss the sensory power of display and new ways to create spatial experiences that attract and leave a lasting impression. Today’s …

Small Business Britain is launching a new sustainability programme Green Skills for Small Business, delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes Business School. With 61% of consumers saying a brand’s sustainability credentials are an important factor behind their spending decisions, this programme will help you become a brand that better appeals …

ProCook has appointed a new ecommerce director. Marta kimatrai Navas joins ProCook following a career spanning over 15 years in ecommerce and brings expertise in all areas of digital experience. She has previously worked for Amyris as eCommerce and digital experience hub Director, Unilever as Global B2B Ecommerce Lead and …

A new report from the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) reveals a surge in retail crime negatively impacting independent shops across sectors and locations over the past 12 months. The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA), which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes across the UK, surveyed its …

Dobbies has opened its largest ever store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park. The 110,000sq ft flagship store is Dobbies’ second venture in Northern Ireland and has created 120 new jobs, making it one of the largest employers within the Antrim and Newtownabbey borough. As further commitment to driving …

New research out today from British pottery Denby reveals that Brits throw away a collective 70 million homeware items each year which could have been donated, sold, or repurposed. The research was commissioned by Denby as part of its Denby Reloved campaign, which is encouraging the nation to find ways …

Brand management and distribution business Beam has joined BHETA.  The company focusses on premium brands within the small domestic appliance, air treatment and floorcare categories. Founded in 1985 and based in Cambridgeshire, it works with brand partners Bissell, Blueair, Cuisinart and DeLonghi, selling through a network of retailers.  These include …

Denby has entered a partnership with housing and homelessness charity Shelter.  The charity was recently selected as Denby’s nominated lead charity for 2023/24 and Denby employees will be undertaking a number of fundraising activities and events to support Shelter’s vital services, including their emergency helpline and other key support services …

Water products company Aarke has joined BHETA with a view to expanding its presence in the UK market. Founded in 2013 by Swedish designers, Jonas Groth and Carl Ljungh, the company specialises in ‘upgrading water’ whether by carbonation, purification, adding flavours or heating / cooling.  From its original launch – …

At a time of year that businesses need to make the most of consumer demand, Lifetime Brands has announced cost price reductions on a number of its flagship brands. More than 330 products have had their prices lowered by up to 60%. These products include bestselling items across the iconic …