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DIY and Hardware distributor, Wilsons will be attending Glee 2023 in the new DIY zone. The exciting addition of a brand-new DIY sector at Glee 2023 will help garden retailers capitalise on emerging trends, diversify further, and support customers in their indoor and outdoor DIY endeavours. Garden centre buyers will …

Neat. has unveiled its new pack design following pivotal sustainability improvements to its Hand and Home Care range. This year Neat. has gained momentum in its nationwide retail business including Tesco and Waitrose, in addition to the brand’s upcoming launch in Sainsbury’s this summer. Neat. launched in April 2020 with a …

The Exclusively Show is welcoming a host of great and innovative brands to this year’s event as the industry returns to full exhibition mode following the challenges of the lock down years. In the main exhibition area, 30 out of 147 exhibitors are completely new to Exclusively.  These include Beurer, …

BHETA will host a webinar on international trade looking specifically at the ramifications of the Windsor Framework and what it means for all suppliers engaged in export or import trading. The event takes place on May 25 at 2.30 pm and the key speakers are Steve Berry, Partner and Director …

The Exclusively Show (13th and 14th June at the Business Design Centre) has previewed another of the big style trends for the next 18 months and more – called The New Protagonists. With exhibitors already submitting product for the ‘so on trend’ displays at Exclusively, Phil Pond from trend forecaster, …

The 2023 winners of the coveted Gift Of The Year Awards were announced last night at a prestigious awards ceremony in the heart of London. The eyes of the retail world eagerly awaited the results as the winners often go on to become bestsellers, especially in the lead-up to Christmas. …

This year’s Exclusively Show (13th and 14th June at the Business Design Centre, Islington) is rebooting its traditional evening Drinks Reception on the 13th June from 5.30 pm to 8 pm, in line with a return to greater social and networking confidence post-pandemic. A superb live acoustic band, Live Lounge …

Outdoor products and housewares specialist Whitby & Co has expanded its lifestyle offer with the exclusive launch of French cutlery brand Akinod to the UK and Ireland. Established in France just over three years ago with the idea of replacing single-use plastic cutlery, Akinod’s USP is design-led compact cutlery sets …

The only international sourcing platform of its kind, Source Home & Gift, has announced that its second show which takes place from 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham will triple in size, uniting nearly 450 global manufacturers who pride themselves on responsible manufacturing and sustainable production, with key retailers, …

Retailers across the UK have transformed their window displays and expanded their selection of products in celebration of the King’s coronation which took place on May 6. Smeg In celebration of the King’s coronation, Smeg’s flagship store on Regent Street St James’s was transformed. A giant Union Jack toaster and a …