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BHETA to lobby on extended producer responsibility

With packaging costs potentially set to rise tenfold for suppliers if the Government’s proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (packaging sustainability) legislation proceeds as currently drafted, BHETA is not only advising members on the essential steps that every company needs to undertake as soon as possible, but it is also launching …

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BHETA launches new price check service

BHETA has launched a ‘Commodity, Energy and Freight Price Tracker’ to help members keep up to speed with the current turbulent inflationary situation.  The new report, which will be published monthly, will sit alongside the association’s monthly Economic Snapshot and quarterly Market Data report. The new BHETA Price Tracker is …

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Wilsons welcomes new sales manager

Three months following its rebrand, Colchester-based wholesale distributor, Wilsons has welcomed Kevin Burton to the team as sales manager. Burton brings with him a wealth of knowledge in working with independent retailers and will work closely with the growing sales team to help deliver an even better experience for its …

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Small Business Saturday celebrates 10th anniversary

Small Business Saturday is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Providing a platform for small businesses in all industries, the national campaign has been touring the country for weeks leading up to the big day. Small Business Saturday not only provides resources and exposure to independent retailers but also encourages consumers to …

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Lakeland team to speak at BHETA webinar

BHETA is to hold another of its retailer networking webinars, this time with Lakeland. The event will take place on January 19 at 10.30 am and five members of the buying team will be involved. Philippa Simons, head of buying, will provide an update on the latest developments in the …

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Support The Rainy Day Trust this Christmas Jumper Day

As Christmas Jumper Day approaches, The Rainy Day Trust, the UK’s only charity supporting the home improvement workforce, is raising vital funds for those in need. Bryan Clover, The Rainy Day Trust CEO, said: “Our Christmas Jumper Day is just a week away now and a great opportunity for people …

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Victorinox unveils London flagship store

Victorinox has unveiled its London flagship store featuring a new design concept. As the Swiss brand celebrates the 125th anniversary of the iconic Swiss Army Knife, it returns to London with a brand-new flagship store opening on 388 Oxford Street, featuring products across the full offering. MODERN DESIGN SHOWCASING INDUSTRIAL …

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Blanchard’s Home Hardware wins Christmas Window Dressing Competition

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. …

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Spring Fair and TrendBible reveal Christmas 2023 trends

Spring Fair has collaborated with its trend agency partner TrendBible on an insightful new trend report delving into the trends for Christmas 2023. The trend report is designed to aid retailers in discovering how consumer lifestyle shifts will impact colour, design, and product trends for the festive 2023 season. The …

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Ultimate Products launches Salter range in Sainsbury’s

Ultimate Products’ Salter Origins range of eco-friendly kitchenware items has now launched in Sainsbury’s stores across the UK. The range, which includes nearly 20 coordinated cookware, dinnerware and utensil items, has all been made from recycled materials that are sustainably packaged. All wooden items are FSC-certified, guaranteeing responsible forestry, while …

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