by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 26, 2025 | Industry News, Uncategorized
The global smart home appliance brand is the title sponsor of the ATP tour at Queens Haier, the global leader in smart home appliances and a growing powerhouse in sports marketing, is deepening its commitment to tennis through a series of high-profile initiatives....
by Stuart Hopwood | Apr 17, 2025 | Industry News, Product News, Uncategorized
An excited announcement that Belfast based W&R Barnett has acquired a majority shareholding in the Symphony Group has been released. W&R Barnett is a fourth-generation family business committed to owning and investing in successful operating businesses and...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 11, 2025 | Industry Comment, Uncategorized
A national investigative journalist has approached BIRA regarding a concerning trend – the theft of retail items which are subsequently resold both online and in physical locations. He is after a chat to discuss ways of highlighting the issue for...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 11, 2025 | Industry Comment, Industry News, Uncategorized
The NCA [National Crime Agency] has provided up-to-date advice to keep retail businesses a step ahead of counterfeiters. Counterfeit Scottish banknotes remain an issue, particularly for £20 and £50 polymer notes. To help effectively prevent fraud, retailers have been...
by Stuart Hopwood | Feb 28, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Uncategorized
The leading trade association Bira has applauded Barnsley Council’s support package for local businesses and calls on other councils across the UK to follow suit with similar measures. Bira, the British Independent Retailers Association, praised the...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jan 6, 2025 | Industry News, Uncategorized
Published on 20th December 2024, Defra produced its Research & Analysis document, ‘Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging: Illustrative Base Fees. In response, Valpak by Reconomy has welcomed Defra’s new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)....
