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BIRA has welcomed the news that there will be a business rates relief which was announced by the Chancellor, but warned it was concerned on the increased standard multiplier. In the Autumn Statement delivered on November 23, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 12-month extension of business rates relief for the …

Dobbies is collaborating with grant-giving charity, Cash for Kids, to give children in need a gift this Christmas. Selected Dobbies stores across Scotland will host gift donation drop-off points for the charity’s Mission Christmas initiative. Mission Christmas is set to make a difference to children and young people in communities …

Tower, one of the leading Air Fryer brands in the UK, is making waves with a significant £1million investment in marketing to fuel its growth. The campaign aims to showcase how consumers can enhance kitchen efficiency, saving both time and energy, all keeping the food quality and taste delivered by …

Spring Fair has upgraded its content experience for the next show taking place 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham. Soraya Gadelrab, event director, Spring Fair, said: “As we gear up for the biggest retail event of the year, we are proud to introduce three new features that will …

Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition receiving £100 in M&S vouchers. Watson Home Hardware (Sutton on Sea) received the runner’s up prize of £50 M&S vouchers. The competition was introduced to support the Christmas promotion and to inspire retailers to create eye-catching window displays. …

Bryan Clover, CEO of the Rainy Day Trust has issued a statement as the charity prepares for the new year ahead. The first six months of 2024 are going to be critical for businesses and charities alike. Inflation may well be easing but the effects of the last year or …

Hyve Group has appointed two new leaders to the team, Jackson Szabo as portfolio director for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair and Soraya Gadelrab as the new event director for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair. The two senior appointments to the team will strengthen and revitalise the leadership team for …

Inspiring retail’s creators and curators, Spring Fair puts thousands of new products across home, gift and fashion at the forefront of UK retail. Only available to see at the next show on 4th – 7th February at NEC Birmingham, a host of exclusive Home brands have been revealed including Coach …

Independent retailers across the UK are set to defy the Black Friday sales frenzy for the third year running, according to a survey conducted by BIRA. The British Independent Retailers Association has revealed that 86% of independent retailers surveyed would not be participating in Black Friday – similar to three …

As the festive season approaches, The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is urging its members to join the nationwide celebration of Small Business Saturday on December 2nd. Small Business Saturday, a grassroots, not-for-profit campaign, has become a beacon for supporting local businesses across the UK. Now in its 10th year, …