News

Giving & Living 2010, the south-west’s gift show for the trade, opens this Sunday at its new venue at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena & Exhibition Centre.

Matalan has joined a host of other high street names in reporting strong growth over Christmas.

Lakeland will once again be taking a stand at next month’s Spring Fair, in an innovative approach to sourcing new products.

Mats and basketware specialist JVL has re-launched its website with a host of functions for trade customers.

Creative Tops has entered the market in Thailand for the first time, having signed up Nathapin Trading as official distributor of its products to retailers there.

Debenhams increased like-for-like sales in the 18 weeks to January 2 by 0.1% over last year, the department stores group announced today.

Dunelm has turned in a robust first-half performance, driving total sales up by 26% in the 26 weeks to January 2.

The recession has triggered a huge increase in both shoplifting and abuse of retail staff.

Poundland saw its Christmas sales rise by over a third, the discount retailer announced today.

A new website selling kitchenware and tabletop lines has proved to be an instant success, according to its owners.