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Autumn Fair announces Design & Souce line up

From 4th – 7th September at NEC Birmingham, Autumn Fair’s Design & Source sector will bring the international sourcing market to the UK with a spotlight on ethical and sustainable manufacturers from all over the world. With the first ever Zimbabwean pavilion confirmed, other represented countries include China, Ghana, India, …

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Top Drawer A/W returns to the Olympia this September

Top Drawer, the UK’s leading design-led lifestyle and interiors trade show, is excited to return to the Olympia once again to showcase their unmissable AW22 edit – just in time for the industry’s most anticipated buying season! Held in the very heart of London, this show promises to have buyers …

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Autumn Fair partners with Products of Change

Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4th – 7th September, has announced it is partnering with Products of Change (POC) to deliver a series of one-on-one and group educational sessions and workshops for attendees as …

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BHETA confirms continued upturn despite YoY dip

BHETA’s latest economic report into DIY, garden, housewares and small domestic electricals, now sponsored by some of the leading suppliers in the market, confirms that while most sectors are experiencing year on year downturns, value and volume figures remain higher than prior to the pandemic. The latest BHETA Quarterly Report …

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Aquaphor joins BHETA

Water filter and water purification company, Aquaphor has joined BHETA. A leading manufacturer of drinking water filters, filter jugs and whole house filters and softeners as well as a host of commercial filtration solutions, Aquaphor UK is based in Reading. It employs over 1000 people in total, owns six manufacturing …

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Rainy Day Trust – Thames Path Ultra update

A message from Bryan Clover, CEO at Rainy Day Trust: “In just 6 weeks time I will be stood on the start line… “On 10 Sep 22 I am embarking on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge, hiking 100km non-stop in under 24 hours. This isn’t the longest trek that I …

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Survey highlights retail’s risk of cyber attack

New research has revealed that almost half of surveyed UK businesses experienced some form of cyberattack last year, providing a timely reminder of the threats posed by cyber criminals. The findings were part of Hiscox’s Threat Ranking Table, which uses data from the latest Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report to identify …

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Denby Pottery seeking new investors to further accelerate recent growth

This is an exciting time for the successful and iconic Denby brand with its beautiful, versatile and durable made in England ceramics and homewares. The brand and business is going from strength to strength in its home UK market as well as overseas in North America, South Korea and China. …

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ProCook appoints Angela Porter as CMO

ProCook, the UK’s leading direct-to-consumer kitchenware brand has announced the appointment of Angela Porter as Chief Marketing Officer. Angela is an accomplished marketing director and brand strategist with over 15 years’ experience at senior level in the consumer, retail and ecommerce sectors. She joins following her position of Brand Marketing …

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Home & Gift is open and buzzing!

The Harrogate Convention Centre opened its doors on Sunday for Home & Gift 2022. Within minutes the show’s halls began filling with eager buyers ready to shop the latest product launches from the best brands across the UK and beyond! The 2022 edition is 60% larger than 2021, and with …

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