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May/June 2022
 

Pulling together in adversity 

There is no greater term to use than the buzzword of 2020 to describe the last two years – as ‘unprecedented’ quite sums this time period up. Just as we were getting our head’s round BREXIT, then came the pandemic, then the global supply chain issues, and now the untimely Russian invasion of Ukraine. As independent retailers, community and a sense of belonging is of utmost importance to you, so the conflict and the suffering of Ukrainians will be undoubtedly causing heightened anxiety. Head over to my blog to discover ways to help. In times of crisis, it’s time to pull together.  

Louise x 

 
 
Victoria Eggs moves ceramic production to Duchess China 1888
 
Victoria Eggs moves ceramic production to Duchess China 1888
 
Victoria Eggs is hugely excited to be working with one of the oldest potteries in the UK, Duchess China 1888, to manufacture all their ceramics.

Made entirely in the UK the products are hand-crafted using Cornish clay in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, the heart of the 'Potteries'. Using traditional craftsmanship, up to 20 pairs of hands can be involved in making each product. This includes attaching every mug handle skilfully by hand.

Victoria Eggs is hugely passionate about UK made products and sustainability and is very excited by this new partnership.

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Future For International Trade Conference speakers advise on how to proceed in the current environment
 
Future For International Trade Conference speakers advise on how to proceed in the current environment
 
The key out-take from the BHETA / Gardenex / PetQuip Future for International Trade Conference which took place on March 17th, was that while export was likely to outperform the home market in the coming year, it was vital for both importers and exporters to ensure they were not dependent on any one territory for either sales or supply chain.

Speakers, who included UK government insiders, successful companies exporting from the UK currently, market analysts, legal, financial and compliance advisors, concurred in advising both current and novice UK exporters on both big picture opportunities and perils and the detail of how to proceed successfully in the current environment.

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aden + Anais launches new organic collection
 
aden + Anais launches new organic collection
 
aden + anais, the brand widely known for its iconic muslin swaddling, sleeping, feeding and bath time products, has launched an organic collection.

This consciously curated collection is made exclusively using 100% organic cotton muslin and is the first collection by aden + anais to be GOTS Certified - from farm to final product, aden + anais produces to the strictest ecological, social and processing standards.

The colour palette across the designs is delicate and soft, inspired by the forest, in warm tones of blue, wheat, grey, sage, blush and amber. It comprises three distinctive hand printed designs: animal kingdom, earthly and outdoors.

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Ulster Weavers commemorative linen exceeds demand
 
Ulster Weavers commemorative linen exceeds demand
 
Ulster Weavers commemorative linen tea towel launched to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne has significantly exceeded demand.

Aligned to the year-long celebration, demand for Ulster Weavers' limited-edition tea towel, which is available through a range of retailers throughout the UK, US, and Europe, has been more than quadruple what was originally envisaged.

Seven decades on from her accession to the throne in 1952, this year's historic Accession Day was observed on 6 February, officially launching the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

As the first British monarch to mark the milestone, the appetite for commemorative memorabilia related to the Jubilee year has been high, explains Joanne Bradley, Business Development Director at Ulster Weavers.

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Vivobarefoot joins forces with One Earth on fundraising collaboration
 
Vivobarefoot joins forces with One Earth on fundraising collaboration
 
Minimalist footwear company Vivobarefoot and philanthropic organization One Earth launched the Take One Step for One Earth fundraising collaboration.

The partnership raised awareness of on-the-ground climate solutions and drove donations to three Indigenous-led projects.

Vivobarefoot unveiled co-branded trainers for adults and kids - the Primus Lite III & Primus Sport (for kids) in One Earth Neo Mint - and encouraged customers to engage with the campaign through social media.

Vivobarefoot matched any donations customers made to these projects through thr Vivobarefoot or the One Earth landing page.

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14-15 Jun 2022 - Exclusively Show
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28-30 Jun 2022 - Glee
NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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13-14 Jul 2022 - INDX Housewares and INDX Linens
Cranmore Park in Solihull, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4LF
www.indxshows.co.uk
 
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