Le Creuset raised £10,000 for a local children’s hospice earlier this month after staff took over four of its charity stores for a day.
Read More »Time runs out for Vergo’s remaining stores
Robbs of Hexham, Northumberland looks likely to be the sole survivor of the collapse of its owner, department store business Vergo Retail.
Read More »Rent quarter day ‘poses cash flow crisis’
As landlords and tenants face up to today’s rent quarter day, a property expert has given a stark warning that a cash flow crisis is imminent.
Read More »Budget gives retailers reasons to be cheerful
Despite the rise in VAT to 20%, retailers have given a qualified thumbs-up to much of what was set out by the Chancellor yesterday.
Read More »Exclusively Housewares pulls in more overseas buyers
An impressive line-up of top housewares and tabletop suppliers proved to be a big draw for buyers – including bigger numbers from overseas - at this month’s Exclusively Housewares.
Read More »Energy-free clothes drying with Brabantia
Brabantia is promoting the eco-friendliness of its clothes dryers, pointing out that they use natural fresh air, wind and solar power in contrast to electric-powered tumble dryers.
Read More »Wake up and smell the tea! says Swan
Showing at Exclusively Housewares was Swan’s 21st century version of its classic signature product - the all-new Swan electric automatic Teasmade.
Read More »Dexam adds Anchor Hocking kitchenware
Dexam has taken on UK distributorship of the US-made Anchor Hocking range of glass kitchenware.
Read More »Want a romantic gift? Buy her a breadmaker
Forget flowers and chuck the choccies: breadmakers and coffee machines are what women really want from their husband to mark their wedding anniversary.
Read More »Budget ‘must encourage small business growth’
The Forum of Private Business is calling for robust policies in tomorrow’s Budget which reduce the national debt while stimulating small business growth.
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