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The British Independent Retailers Association has said April’s Retail Sales Monitor (RSM) report is highlighting that shops are under ‘considerable pressure’ on our high street. BIRA, which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes across the UK, said that the report has shown that sales growth is ‘well …

The Shop & Display Equipment Association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Design & Display Directory, which debuted on the new SDEA Networking Lounge during the VM & Display Show. This visually captivating and comprehensive guide provides readers with numerous ground-breaking design reviews, as well as an …

BHETA is to hold a one of its popular online forums with the John Lewis Partnership on May 23 focusing entirely on small domestic electricals.  The event kicks off at 2pm and JLP’s overall objective is to meet new suppliers, see innovative brands, and update delegates on its future plans …

The Inspired Home Show 2024, to be held next March in Chicago, will undergo several changes to Show length and layout. After carefully considering feedback received from two industry-wide surveys and four special committees made up of both exhibitors and retailers, the IHA Board of Directors has decided to reduce …

Staffordshire based consumer goods giant, RKW has completed the purchase of the Wade brand bringing up to 100 new jobs to Staffordshire. RKW the trading division of family-owned Sutton Venture Group (SVG) recently acquired the brand from administrators BDO after Wade went into administration in December 2022. Wade, founded in …

Strix Group plc, the global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls and water filtration products, is taking its Aqua Optima and Laica brands to the Exclusively Show once again. Strix and the brands will be at stand EH410 where they will be showcasing a number …

Dobbies Garden Centres, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has opened its new little dobbies store in the heart of Cheltenham. Located at 106 Promenade, the 2,200sq ft store is the largest little dobbies in the UK. little dobbies is Dobbies’ urban store format. The Cheltenham store is the sixth …

M&S is investing £12.5m into developing its London store portfolio this year, with a pipeline of new stores set to create 200 new roles for Londoners. It follows a £10.3m investment in the heritage retailer’s store estate in London last year, which also created 200 jobs, totalling £23m and 400 …

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to hold another of its popular retailer networking webinars, this time with Dobbies.  The event will take place on Wednesday 3rd May at 3:00pm.  Richard Hodges, Dobbies’ Commercial Director will be the main speaker, and he will provide an update on the Dobbies …

BHETA is to hold a Meet The Buyer event with the John Lewis Partnership on Wednesday 17th May, at the Hilton Watford, Elton Way, Watford.  JLP’s overall objective is to meet new suppliers, see innovative brands, and be shown sustainable materials and eco stories.  In particular, buyers want to meet Cookshop and Utility suppliers …