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Autumn Fair, the UK’s industry leading marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and Design & Source, at the NEC Birmingham from 4 – 7 September, has announced that the September show will feature a dedicated Gift of the Year 2022 Winner’s Product Showcase. Offering visitors the chance to view this …

The shortlist for this year’s Gift of the Year competition, organised by The Giftware Association, has been announced. The shortlist can be viewed on the Gift of the Year website under category shortlists. Visit www.giftoftheyear.co.uk “The aim was to always grow the competition and really show off some of the …

Klean Kanteen’s Food Boxes come in three handy sizes for everything from snacks to meals. While all sizes come with leakproof, press-fit lids with a flexible corner for easy venting, the Lunch and Meal boxes feature snap-and-lock tabs for extra protection against leaks and spills. Available in the UK from …

Paul Earnshaw, Tesco PLC’s senior packaging manager delivered an enlightening presentation to BHETA members covering not only the retailer’s own approach to sustainable packaging, but the thinking behind it.  He also invited attendees to consult with him on the latest scientific conclusions in relation to plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, …

Figures from The British Home Enhancement Association (BHETA) which owns the Exclusively Show reveal that this year’s Exclusively Digital, running throughout July, has been a huge success in terms of visitor numbers and visitor profile.  Exclusively Digital was conceived in March when the BHETA board postponed the live event until …

Exclusively Digital is offering visitors and exhibitors a week-long programme of webinars from 6 to 10 July. The webinars will cover the effective use of social media and the latest trends as identified by trend forecaster Scarlet Opus. July 10.30am 2.30pm Mon 6th Independent retailers: How to engage with social …

Squire’s Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Sarah Squire as chairman. She succeeds her father Colin Squire OBE who, after 30 years as chairman and more than five decades in the family firm, takes on the role of chairman emeritus. He remains an active director of the business, with …

Richard Jones will join Debenhams on February 5 in the role of trading director, global sourcing. His responsibilities will include leading the department store group‘s product development and sourcing team, which includes overseas hubs in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Richard has a proven track record in buying …

What More UK launches a new range of Flash household cleaning tools into the UK and Ireland this month. Flash, a UK brand leader in surface care, said it is excited to be expanding its offer with this new collection, which complements its existing range of cleaning liquids, sprays, wipes …

Hobbycraft’s sewing ambassador Libby Rose is on the road this summer in a mission to get the nation sewing. She will travelling to Hobbycraft stores across the country to run sewing workshops for all ages, at beginner and intermediate levels. Libby is an accomplished sewer and seamstress who regularly teaching …