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Spring 2010
At time of press the nation sits on the brink of a general election, and potentially a new party in power. Debates on domestic affairs and foreign policy have left the compe- tition wide open. The next debate on the economy will be the real
test, as the nation tunes in to hear how each leader proposes to rescue the economy, but whether a clear frontrunner will emerge is yet to be seen. Consequently what the rest of 2010 and beyond holds for retail is a case of ‘watch this space’. Despite the uncertainty over the future, high
street sales over March were positive, with like-for- like sales up 4.4 per cent on the same time last year. Even once the boosted Easter trading is taken into
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consideration, these figures remain an important step towards improving consumer confidence. The leader elected will need to help nurture this fragile growth to sustain any support.
I visited businesswoman Liz Stevenson for this is-
sue’s Retailer Spotlight, in which I look at her three successful andbeautiful shops: You, Ruby Loves and Baby You. Liz is a great example of how determina- tion and intuition can be combined to achieve a resilient business, and the shops serve as a wonder- ful reminder of what is fantastic about independent retailers: creativity, customer service and teamwork. As the World Cup looms, patriotism is making a comeback. This trends feature focuses on why all things Brit-related look set to stay and how they could boost your offer. From nostalgic toys to Union
Happenings within the gifts & housewares industry.
The latest news and dates for your diary.
INDUSTRY NEWS6
FROM THE EDITOR4
PRODUCT INNOVATIONS 7
The essential collection.
Jack themed soft furnishings, get your fill of chic flag-waving gifts and housewares from page 16. The next few months will be definitive in shaping
the future of the nation, the economy, and retail as a whole and not simply due to the election. Key trade shows remain one of the best ways to source new business and with volatile consumer confi- dence, your product selection must be impeccable; make the most of forthcoming exhibitions that are bursting with innovation.
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16TRENDS: BRITISH
Get patriotic with these lovely designs
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT 10
The best things come in threes!
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