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Must-Stock Trends for a Standout Festive Season
08 Oct 2025 Gemma McmullanFaire's latest forecast reveals the seasonal retail shifts shaping customer behaviour, from Gen Z's aspirational home life to the rise of little treat culture. Discover how independents can tap into t ... -
Retail Makeover Mission Ep 1: Key Takeaways to Transform Your Shop
04 Sept 2025 Mica S FosterHigh streets are the beating heart of our communities—full of character, connection, and originality. Yet many independents are under pressure from rising costs, shifting habits, and online competitio ... -
We have partnered with SaveTheHighstreet.org and Hello Thriver to offer our readers a free business health-checks. Try Hello Thriver free today — get your business health check (open to all) and, exc ...
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Top 10 Garden & Gardening Trends to Watch in 2026
Esra CrockfordDiscover the top garden trends for 2026, from wildlife-first planting and rich colour palettes to resilient design, bold foliage, and wellbeing-focused outdoor spaces. -
What eBay's Depop Acquisition Means for the Future of Fashion Retail
05 Aug 2026 Morgan SwinfordFollowing approval from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), eBay has officially completed its acquisition of fashion resale marketplace Depop, a move that further cements recommerce as o ... -
The Power of Retail Pop-Ups: Why Temporary is the New Permanent
01 Dec 2025 Esra CrockfordWe now live in an era where physical retail is constantly forced to evolve and adapt amongst e-commerce, one format has emerged as a powerful tool for brands seeking to connect with consumers in meani ... -
Online or Offline? Are gardening consumers moving away from traditional retail?
13 Nov 2025 Mica FosterIn recent years, the landscape of retail has undergone significant transformation, with the rise of e-commerce reshaping consumer behaviour across various sectors. The horticulture industry is no exce ... -
The relationship between interior designers and technology integrators has fundamentally transformed over the past decade. What was once considered a luxury add-on, the domain of "boys and their toys" ...
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River Island's Rescue and the Changing British High Street
12 Aug 2025 Mica S FosterOnce a staple of the British high street, River Island has in recent years found itself squeezed from all sides. Rising costs, wavering consumer confidence, and the relentless growth of online fast fa ... -
Bold Prints, British Roots: Meet ModeAbode
23 Jul 2025We sat down with Rhianna Miller, the CEO, founder, and creative force behind ModeAbode—a British, family-run lifestyle brand known for blending vintage charm with modern design sensibility. Since laun ...