NOPEX takes decisive stance against ‘unwanted visitors’ attending the show
Following feedback from exhibitors that too many companies are attending...
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NOPEX takes decisive stance against ‘unwanted visitors’ attending the show
Following feedback from exhibitors that too many companies are attending...
Wholesale marketplace Faire achieves stellar success in first three years
Wholesale marketplace Faire has facilitated 400,000 product orders from...
OPRL awards ‘Recycle’ label to first seaweed-based packaging
A start-up business based in Wales is the first company to use the OPRL 'Recycle' label...
Bulldog announces multi-product Popeye x Skinnydip deal
Bulldog Licensing, the leading licensing agency which represents Popeye in the UK on behalf...
One thing we know as independent retail, is that encouraging consumers to shop local is imperative to keep our community thriving. And a new study from fintech firm Miconex has showcased how local gift cards are driving spend for independent retail and businesses. Check out the guest blog this issue on page 34 to find out more. Other business advice looks at circular fashion, as well as the three services your small business should be outsourcing.
Alongside great business advice, we’re also highlighting some top product to help you cultivate a store worthy of new and repeat business, sure to entice consumers young and old. Looking at timeless and fashionable accessories, we place a focus on leather goods, while also spotlighting the best of women’s jewellery on the market. With warmer climes just around the corner, we’re also showcasing spring accessories for those customers who love to jump on a theme (guilty).
With the wellness trend going nowhere fast, we’ve also created a new feature looking at items that tick this box and will sure to be a consumer favourite for both gifting and self-purchase. Alongside a look at clutch bags, we also have the regular show news, new products and inside industry info.
Louise Prance, Editor
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Louise x
Channel the flower trend with this pretty pendant from CME Jewellery - perfect for the summer months ahead.
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Outsourcing is a common practice for many businesses that need an extra helping hand and expertise when it comes to business activities – and SMEs are no different. In fact, over one-third of SMEs actually outsource some form of activity.
Owen Campbell, Operations Director at Kura, says: "Any business, whether an established company or a startup just getting into their industry, can benefit from outsourcing.
"It not only helps manage workloads better, but it can ensure that all businesses have the right expertise and people in place to provide high-quality services.
"This can be especially useful for SMEs who don't have the time and resources to create whole teams within their business structure."
But what can SMEs outsource, and what benefit does it have for their business?
A new study has revealed that the majority of senior executives in the fashion industry are committed to abolishing plastic. A new study with 100 senior executives who work for fashion brands and retailers in the UK, US and Australia, by Aquapak Polymers Ltd, which specialises in polymer-based material technologies that can deliver both performance and environmental responsibility at scale, reveals that the majority (88 percent) plan to stop plastic in packaging altogether.
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