Published on September 9th, 2021 | by The GC Team
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), “the UK’s largest business group,” has said the increases in National Insurance contributions announced this week constitute “a severe blow to small businesses and sole traders.” The FSB also questions ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2021 | by The GC Team
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has warned that increases to the national minimum wage and National Insurance contributions to fund social care could force local stores out of business. The increase in the national minimum ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2021 | by The GC Team
Glen Dimplex Consumer Appliances is to display cooking appliances from its Stoves and Belling brands alongside a variety of audio products from Roberts Radio at this year’s Sirius VIP Members Trade Show. The event, which ... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2021 | by The GC Team
The SDA market has experienced strong growth in the last year, with one notable exception – garment care. Sales of irons have declined, and yet Morphy Richards was the only garment care brand to have shown ... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2021 | by The GC Team
British kitchen and interior design studio Brandt Design has collaborated with Bristol-based builders Hardrock Developments and B.E.C.T Building Contractors to create a series of luxury homes at Holburne Park, a village-style suburb in walking distance of ... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2021 | by The GC Team
The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is warning that the current shortage of workers being faced by many industries could be the long-term reality for the home improvement industry if action is ... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2021 | by The GC Team
Hotpoint is marking its 110th year with a social media campaign in which consumers will be asked to share images and stories of themselves or their family members with their ‘old but well-loved’ Hotpoint appliances. ‘Hotpoint ... Read More →
Published on September 7th, 2021 | by The GC Team
New figures show that the decline in the number of stores slowed in the first half of 2021, with the overall net closure rate 750 lower than at the same point last year. According to PwC ... Read More →
Published on September 6th, 2021 | by The GC Team
Labour supply problems could last for up to two years and will not be solved by the end of the Job Retention Scheme, the Confederation of British Industry has warned. A lack of HGV drivers ... Read More →
Published on September 3rd, 2021 | by The GC Team
Bolton-based distributor PJH has donated £5,000 to ‘NHS Charities Together’ after employees collectively travelled the world virtually in a ‘Wellbeing Team Challenge’. The 60-day challenge involved the use of any self-powered wellbeing activity, the goal resulting ... Read More →
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