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New industry-wide initiative encourages retailers, suppliers, brands and manufacturers to take one small action every day in the run-up to Christmas  16 September 2026 marks a significant milestone in the retail calendar, with exactly 100 days remaining until Christmas Day. To help businesses across the home, gift and stationery sectors make the most of the […]

Day Two at Autumn Fair hosted thousands of buyers from all parts of the UK combine product discovery and new supplier connections with practical insight into the issues and opportunities shaping retail; with gifting, retail crime, social commerce and live commerce among the day’s major talking points. Claire Bevan, Head of Buying at the Natural History Museum said, “It’s […]

The UK design economy contributed £136.7 billion to the economy in 2023, equivalent to 5.5% of UK Gross Value Added (GVA) – approximately £1 in every £20 – according to new research from the Design Council. Design Economy 2026, the Design Council’s flagship tri-annual study into the value of design, shows the scale of design’s […]

New partnerships with Hyve Group, Business Show Media and Raccoon Media Group will integrate intelligent sourcing and navigation into flagship events including Autumn Fair & Glee, ISPO, White & Private Label Expo and The London Business Show Accio, Alibaba.com’s agentic AI platform for businesses announced it has been appointed as the Official Agentic AI Partner for three premier […]