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The garden industry can lead the way on single use plastic
The garden industry must be quicker to adapt to consumer pressure surrounding the issue of single use plastic packaging says Dan Robson, Managing Director and co-founder of Green Digit. Based in Newcastle, his start-up company manufactures and distributes SeedCell; simple to sow seed pods that employ patented sustainable packaging technology
Posted: 6 May 2018
Independent Retail and Leisure Outlets Soar in Britain
Multiple store closures seen in every region in 2017 – except Yorkshire and the Humber. West Midlands, Greater London and East of England have seen the most multiple store closures. Public Houses and Inns, Newsagents and Bookmakers among the most at risk of closure. The North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber hold the highest vacancy rates. The North West, West Midlands and Scotland have seen extraordinary, independent growth.
Posted: 7 April 2018
The Giftware Association is super excited to announce that it has made a book!
Posted: 2 March 2018
The Darwin £10 note is almost extinct – Are you ready?
The Bank of England will withdraw legal tender status of the paper £10 note featuring Charles Darwin at 23:59 on Thursday 1st March, 2018. With four weeks to go, all businesses that handle cash need to plan and prepare for the change
Posted: 2 February 2018
Boasting five days, 14 display sectors and more than 2,750 exhibitors, IHGF Delhi Fair is all set for a vibrant autumn
Posted: 2 January 2018
Farm Shop & Deli Show ramps up plans for 2018
Whether you're an independent farm shop, delicatessen or artisan food outlet, the Farm Shop & Deli Show will be the place to be in April. The sector's leading event will return to the NEC from 16th - 18th April, alongside four other events that cover the entire food and drink supply chain.
Posted: 6 December 2017
The Sara Preisler Gallery presents 'Folkloric': a beautiful Christmas season show
This exhibition will run from 16th November until 8th January 2018. After another exciting year at The Sara Preisler Gallery, it is looking forward to welcoming in an enchanted winter with this year's Christmas collection!
Posted: 6 December 2017
The Bank of England launches new Banknote Checking Scheme
The Bank of England's new Banknote Checking Scheme was launched on October 10th, 2017. The Scheme is aimed at cash-handling businesses and promotes banknote checking at point of sale through targeted training
Posted: 6 November 2017
Iconic British brand celebrates eight decades of success
Posted: 19 December 2017
Success story: Taking part in the first Floradecora pays off in full for Dutch wholesaler FleuraMetz
Easy-to-integrate presentation solutions with flowers and plants a hit among furnishing and furniture stores and DIY markets
Posted: 6 September 2017
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Gift Focus magazine is the UK's leading bi-monthly trade publication for the giftware industry, distributed to independent retailers, high street multiples, department stores, garden centres, heritage outlets and all other gift stockists. read more >
