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The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has warned that more high street shops could close in 2024 following figures revealing the sharp retail sales fall at the end of last year. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released today showed that sales volumes fell by 3.2% in …

Scrub Daddy will be returning to Ambiente to showcase its complete product lineup, featuring both timeless favourites, and exciting new additions. Be sure to visit Scrub Daddy’s stand at Hall 9.2, Stand E29 for an exclusive look! Discover an array of your cherished Scrub Daddy products and get the inside …

Australian retail giant, Harvey Norman is set to open its first store in England as it ramps up its UK expansion. The home and electricals retailer, which already has two branches in Northern Ireland, will take over the 57,000sq ft former Debenhams unit at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Dudley. …

RKW will be returning to Frankfurt for the 2024 edition of Ambiente, one of Germany’s largest trade shows for SDA and housewares. The company’s growth continues as it welcomes new brands at what is set to be RKW’s biggest stand ever. RKW will be showcasing its top and newest brands …

The latest in BHETA’s popular series of advisory webinars will focus on data protection rules and ensuring that companies remain compliant.  The event takes place on Thursday 29th February at 2pm, presented by Jenna Bruce and Stephen Ruse from commercial law firm and BHETA business service provider, Howes Percival. This …

Drinkware company Bodum UK has joined BHETA and will also be returning to this year’s Exclusively Show (June 11th and 12th) which is owned by the trade association. Based in Telford, Bodum UK is well known for its coffee makers and tea presses, as well as glassware and hosting products, …

John Lewis Partnership has made two senior appointments. Peter Ruis has been appointed to the role of executive director to lead John Lewis through the next phase of its transformation. Ruis, who joined the Partnership’s executive team on 15 January 2024, has more than 30 years of leadership experience at …

Europe’s fastest-growing sourcing shows, Source Fashion and Source Home & Gift, have revealed their Top 10 Retail Predictions created in collaboration with retail trends consultancy Insider Trends. The Top 10 explores the key issues that will be affecting the industry, the customer, and the way brands do business in 2024. …

B&M saw sales rise 5% over its third quarter, despite experiencing a slowdown in growth. Like-for-likes edged up 1.2%, despite being up against a tough comparison period last year, as total sales at the discount retailer hit £1.65bn over the 13 weeks to December 2023.UK sales increased 3.7% to £1.35bn …

ProCook has posted a rise in golden quarter sales but warned it remains wary of dampened consumer sentiment and the impact of the red sea attacks on future trading. Sales for the kitchenware retailer edged up 3% to £23.1m during the 12 weeks to 7 January, however, on a like-for-like …