Autumn Fair returns on the 1st – 4th September at NEC Birmingham as the indispensable destination for buyers to explore a wealth of new and captivating products from the most coveted brands in retail. Take great products from the show floor to the shop window in time for retail's peak season with Autumn Fair's curated selection of over 600 suppliers including the retail market's bellwether brands in every major sector across Home, Gift, and Fashion. Historically over 30% of brands are also exclusive to Autumn Fair - you won't find them at any other show.
Posted: 11 April 2024
Biffa has launched its search for a 'Change Maker' – a sustainable entrepreneur (with a business or simply an idea) reusing or recycling waste materials to create new products – and the prize is life changing. The winner will receive a whopping £10,000 and tailored support (such as a marketing strategy or premises) helping them make an even greater difference .
Posted: 9 April 2024
WTTB the UK's leading online print platform, has just unveiled its two week flash spring sale, running from 1 – 14 April. The sale will see up to 25 per cent discounts on some lines, with others offering 20 per cent price drops. The 25 per cent discount will be available on a range of display signage, including outdoor banners, classic roller banners, supersize posters, dibond signs, correx and foamex signs and digital posters. The same discount has also been applied to three of WTTB's most popular drinkware – 11oz, enamel and porcelain coffee mugs.
Posted: 4 April 2024
UK Hand Knitting has announced the launch of this year's The Great British Yarn Crawl that will take place from 13th April till 30th June nationwide, and there are prizes galore to be won. A real treat and a great excuse for a yarnie road trip, The Great British Yarn Crawl is for anyone who loves visiting a yarn shop, it couldn't be easier to take part.
Posted: 2 April 2024
A start-up business based in Wales is the first company to use the OPRL 'Recycle' label for seaweed-based packaging.
PlantSea's packaging comes in a range of weights and can be used to replace paper and card to make stationery, boxes and bags. Manufactured from seaweed-derived fibres blended with recycled and virgin paper fibres, it's been tested under the CEPI v2 protocol and shown to be suitable for recycling through a standard paper mill.
Alice Harlock, Director of Technical and Member Services at OPRL, said: "It's always exciting to see innovation and the successful application of novel materials in packaging. As businesses look to adapt or replace current packaging types to meet sustainability goals or legislation, OPRL is keen to support them with labelling."
Posted: 2 April 2024