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Attendees highlight Spring Fair success

Spring Fair closed on a high with buoyant feedback highlighting the variety and diversity of retailers in attendance creating a very optimistic outlook for the industry as international buyers and normality returns and cross-buying opportunities create newness and excitement on the show floor. Nicola Meadows, portfolio director of Spring Fair, …

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Spring Fair puts the spotlight on supporting new retailing talent

Spring Fair welcomed one of retail’s most forward-thinking entrepreneurs on day three, TV Dragon and #Small Business Sunday Founder Theo Paphitis, as part of the show’s continuing ethos to support and guide up-and-coming design and retailing talent and nurture the show’s retail community. Speaking to a packed audience of retailers, …

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Aqua Optima unveils new branding

Aqua Optima has unveiled a fresh new look as it seeks to strengthen its position as a sustainable water filtration specialist and appliance brand and highlight the importance of sustainability in water technology. Market research carried out by the brand has revealed that the audience for water filtration products and …

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OXO launches new tools and brand campaign

At Ambiente, which took place February 3-7 in Frankfurt Germany, OXO introduced brand-new tools and a new brand campaign. New and upgraded premium seafood tools Lobster, mussel, and shrimp dishes are the perfect ingredients for a special occasion with the new seafood utensils from OXO now making it even easier …

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Exclusively exhibition space almost sold out

Exhibition space at Exclusively, which takes place on June 13-14 at The Business Design Centre in Islington, is already 91% sold. Exclusively sales director, Seema Grantham, said: “With just over four months to go, the speed at which the space is being snapped up, even in these fairly challenging times, …

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Dexam raises £1200 for local charity

Dexam has raised over £1200 for Stonepillow, a charity which supports and empowers homeless people in and around Sussex. The funds were raised from sales through Dexam’s Star Collection which launched at Christmas. Some of Dexam’s employees also volunteered at the Stonepillow hostel during the festive season to help those …

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Sirius appoints new head of commercial

Leading buying group in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail sectors, Sirius Buying Group has expanded its retail support and services through the appointment of industry expert, Marion Morton as head of commercial. Joining the senior leadership team, Morton has over 20 years of experience in the trade and will …

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Ambiente returns as a success

From February 3-7, he leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld joined forces for the first time to inspire as the global hub for upcoming lifestyle trends. They reflected the increasing merging of lifestyles and focused on sustainability. 4,561 exhibitors occupied the entire Frankfurt exhibition centre on 352,950 …

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Source Home & Gift creates an impact in responsible sourcing

The doors closed on a hugely successful inaugural Source Home Gift bringing together leading retailers including Argos, Sainsbury, John Lewis, Natural History Museum, Dunelm, Fortnum & Mason, Lakeland, TalkingTables, WHSmith, Wilko, The Walt Disney Company, DFS, Barnardo’s, Clintons, Fenwick, Quiz Clothing, The National Trust, Aldi, Avon Wildlife Trust and many …

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