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Relief for small firms as rent moratorium extended until March 2022 |
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The government has announced that there will be an extension to the moratorium on commercial tenant evictions in England until 25 March 2022 and mediation introduced. Discussing the news, FSB National Chair Mike Cherry said, "This announcement will be a big relief for many anxious small business tenants who have been dealing with a huge amount of disruption over the last 15 months. In many cases they were two weeks away from facing legal proceedings for rent they could not afford, for premises that have been shut. Many will have had no opportunity to raise any revenue, as they have been unable to use their premises for a prolonged period."
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The Giftware Association’s podcast features in Top 20 Retail podcasts |
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The Giftware Associations podcast The Prodcast, which celebrates the home and gift industry, has been featured in a top 20 list of retail podcasts.Best Startup website featured the podcast amongst others focussing on UK retail, with a curated list of the best podcasts out there. Best Startup says, "We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience."The Prodcast was set up initially to celebrate
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Moda to operate a four-day schedule |
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To align with Autumn Fair at the NEC Birmingham, Moda will now open its doors on 5th-8th September 2021 allowing buyers to experience the all-encompassing fashion and retail destination for an extra day, with a line-up of exclusive and new brands including Fly London, Hukka Design, Jayley Collection, and Godske, and a headline partnership with the British Footwear Association.The all-new Moda will offer thousands of trend-forward collections across fashion, footwear, jewellery, and accessories, delivering key crossover buying opportunities, additional footfall, and a host of new retailers. Known as the National Footwear Show, Moda is one of the UK's longest standing fashion trade shows, and an essential hub for creativity, collaboration, and trading within the fashion community.
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Autumn Fair and #SBS Small Business Sunday announce winners |
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Autumn Fair has partnered once again with Theo Paphitis' #SBS Small Business Sunday to bring back the #SBS Pavilion to Autumn Fair 2021 and is delighted to announce the six winners of this year's competition.The #SBS Pavilion is dedicated to showcasing new and unique products from ambitious start-ups and small businesses. In partnership with #SBS Small Business Sunday, Autumn Fair run a competition to give the #SBS community a chance to compete for free exhibition stands at Autumn Fair.
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British IP Day 2021 Roundup from ACID |
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On British IP Day 2021 Anti Copying in Design (ACID), joined other members of the Alliance for Intellectual Property for British IP Day celebrations virtually, showcasing the multi-faceted contributions Intellectual Property (IP) makes to the UK. The UK's creative industries are a success story and as the UK begins to re-open post-lockdown, ACID reflected on the significant impact IP rich industries have on UK growth for a positive future that maximises this potential and recognises the successes of our creators.
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Toy maker Janod partners with animal charity WWF on new collection |
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French toy brand Janod has announced a collaboration with WWF, as the team unveil a brand-new collection to inspire and engage the next generation of animal and nature lovers. According to the company, "As part of a wider promise to help the planet, Janod is thrilled to be working alongside one of the biggest environmental organisations in the world. "This partnership comprises more than 30 sustainably made, fun-filled products from animal themed push alongs, to awe inspiring underwater themed 3D jigsaws. Created using 100% eco-responsible materials, the whole collection is aimed at educating children aged 1-7 years and up on the importance of looking after the planet we live in."
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Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
18-21 Jul 2021 - Home & Gift Buyers Festival Harrogate International Centre, Harrogate www.homeandgift.co.uk
5-8 Sep 2021 - Autumn Fair NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK www.autumnfair.com
14-16 Sep 2021 - GLEE NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK www.gleebirmingham.com
5-6 Oct 2021 - London Stationery Show Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, The Angel, London, N1 0QH www.stationeryshowlondon.co.uk | |
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