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BHETA Bira Village returns to Spring Fair

The BHETA Bira Village returns to Spring Fair in 2023 and will host 10 brands showcasing the most inspired tableware, housewares, and kitchenware in the Housewares Hall 8. The Housewares Hall will be serving up the best in culinary must-haves, from the latest innovations in cookware to the most beautiful …

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Independent retailers boycott Black Friday sales

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has revealed more retailers will be boycotting Black Friday sales this year as the cost-of-living crisis hits. The association, which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes across the UK, once again surveyed its members, which are made up of single retail …

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EPE International celebrates 20th anniversary

EPE International Ltd is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Currently based in Bradford and with a team of 50 employees, EPE International offer a wide range of products from the leading manufacturers such as Beko, Breville, Flymo, Gardena, Hamilton Beach, Melitta, Russell Hobbs, Smartwares, Tefal and more. For two successive years, …

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British Garden Centres selects top Christmas decor trends for 2022

With Christmas fast approaching, British Garden Centres has selected and curated the best festive trends to decorate your home. Based on popular interior designs, they cater for all tastes with timeless traditions remaining strong and themes with a modern twist. Traditional From the luxurious ruby red poinsettias and gift bows …

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Kärcher joins BHETA

Cleaning technology brand Kärcher has joined BHETA.  Founded in 1935 by Alfred Kärcher, the company has a history of innovation with over 1,000 employees in research and development alone, hundreds of active patents and a worldwide reputation of new product launches. Starting with a hot air blower for warming up …

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BIRA supports ‘Colour Friday’

As Black Friday is approaching, the pressure from the media for consumers to take part shows no signs of slowing. Despite the rising cost of living, the promise of big discounts from large retailers is enticing in the run-up to the holiday season. It goes without saying that this pressure, …

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BIRA welcomes Autumn Statement as support for Britain’s High Street

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has welcomed the support from the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement announced on November 17. However, the group has also warned that tough times still lie ahead with consumer confidence declining. According to recent figures, UK inflation has hit 11.1% as energy bills and …

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Joules falls into administration

Joules has fallen into administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk. Leicestershire-based company, which has 132 shops across the region including at Cannock’s McArthurGlen designer outlet, Shrewsbury and Birmingham, will continue to stay open while administrators look for a buyer. Many retailers have been struggling as consumers cut spending amid rising …

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Holiday décor trends tap into magic and joy of season

“For decades, red and green have been synonymous with the festive season, but this year’s holiday palettes are more creative than ever,” says Sophie Flaxman of Better Homes & Gardens. “‘Tis the season to be jolly with a range of vibrant, whimsical and nostalgic shades guaranteed to brighten your home.” …

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A new age of retail

The era of third-party cookies has already begun its sunset, and soon the roughly two-decade period where they served as the de-facto digital measurement standard will end. A new age of retail media is about to dawn, and retailers who missed the wave in the cookie age have a chance …

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