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Ian Pattison, Head of Customer Engineering, Retail CPG & Travel at Google Cloud has shared his insight for the future of retail: 2020.

Has the growing momentum for sustainability suffered a major setback this year?

As government Covid-19 Lockdowns around the world begin to ease, children head back to school and we return to work, has the growing momentum for sustainability suffered a major setback this year?

After illustrating her rescue dog Jenkins, Lorna the launched her first range of cards, which led her on to the journey of becoming a founder and creative director of her own brand ‘Lorna Syson' - des …

4 free tools for amazing content creation

From engaging blog posts to a captivating social media strategy, it’s never been more important to create high-quality content. Fortunately, doing so doesn’t have to cost the earth with a bevy of free …

Surviving and working through Covid 19 lockdown - Advice from Sarah Davies

Who would have ever thought that we would be living as we are right now? "Certainly not me! These are very unpresented times and I have felt completely confused and very worried for my business during …

PRODUCT LAUNCH: Dani Ledo makes their products 100% reusable with revamp of range

Dani Ledo has announced a revamp of their ethical luxury home fragrance brand, including a move to amber glass jars and bottles.

Facebook shaking up e-commerce with the launch of Shops

Facebook is set to shake up the world of e-commerce, with the launch of Shops. Accessible through both Facebook and Instagram, Shops will allow users to create digital storefronts in a space that exis …

A finalist in the prestigious Spotted Award, Illustrated Stories stunned with their beautiful range of lifestyle products inspired by everyday life. We spoke with their founder, Kay van Bellen, to lea …

As we transition into the next phase and look towards shops reopening, it's never been more important to plan. Fashion Brand Consultant, Elizabeth Stiles, shares her advice on things you could be doin …

It's time to get creative with Vacito de Leche's new Letterings of the World book

Our Gift exhibitor, is an exciting multidisciplinary creative studio that specialise in lettering. Creating a diverse range of products including, mugs, books and games - with each of them exploring l …

Instagram launches ‘Support Small Business’ sticker

Yesterday Instagram made the announcement that they were launching a ‘Support Small Business’ sticker so that users can give a shout out to their favourite brands in just a few steps.

Have you been wondering whether you should be using live video such as Instagram Live? The words ‘live video’ can seem a bit daunting, but actually the benefits for your brand using Instagram Live is …

Ask The Experts: How to engage your community during these difficult times

Every crisis is a catalyst for change. Heartened by our community's capacity for compassion, understanding and sacrifice, visual merchandising consultant and retail expert, Kat Maclennan, shares her i …

The Collaborative Moodboard Project with Luks Linen

The idea for the project came about from the belief that by sharing ideas, collaborating with others and starting new projects, everyone can find creative inspiration to help guide them through this c …

Forma House supports small business with the launch of #LoveReviewShare

In a time when small businesses have never needed support more, Forma House has launched #LoveReviewShare – a campaign to ensure that small businesses don’t just survive this difficult time, but thriv …

Small business and sensitivity: Why it’s important to keep promoting your products right now

A couple of weeks ago, we asked our Top Drawer audience what subjects they’d like to hear about over coming months, to help keep their business looking ahead. What was clear in the replies was a conti …

Operation Sunshine: How Casa Verde/ Terrace & Garden is taking the pressure off retailers

The simplest ideas are often the best is an adage that has never seemed more appropriate in the midst of COVID-19 and all that comes with it. One brand making a huge difference with their adapted appr …

Will a global pandemic push consumers to live more simply?

On World Earth Day, retailer, designer and all-round slow living expert, Emma Vincent, breaks down what she thinks the pandemic's effects on consumer behaviour will be.

Protect, Connect and Distract: Inside the mind of today’s customer

It would be easy to imagine that in these difficult times, people are not buying. However, that simply isn't true. Retail expert and Founder of Future Retail, Catherine Erdly, shares what customer's a …

Doodler, illustrator and all round creative, Sam, will be making her Top Drawer debut this year with Sam Jayne Design. We caught up with her to find out what inspires her, how she’s staying positive d …

Quiet periods in business can feel unnerving, there’s no denying that, but it’s inevitable within any industry. Multi-award winning blogger and magazine Editor, Victoria Jackson, shares her 9 recommen …

After, quite literally, having their products appear to them in a dream, Katy and Alex got to work creating a range of reusables that truly stood apart in a crowded market. Having made their debut at …

What can you do to maintain your business during these quieter times?

These times are unprecedented. As business is adapting to the implications of COVID19, there are many big decisions to make and, for many, a quieter and more uncertain time is ahead. Therefore, it is …

Advice From The Experts: How to use this time creatively for your business

As we all adjust to life in lockdown, Spotted curator Charlotte Abrahams asked some of the Spotted Award’s expert judges and mentors for their suggestions on how to use this time creatively for the go …

The Future of Retail: 2020

Has the growing momentum for sustainability suffered a major setback this year?

Behind The Brand: Lorna Syson

4 free tools for amazing content creation

Surviving and working through Covid 19 lockdown - Advice from Sarah Davies

PRODUCT LAUNCH: Dani Ledo makes their products 100% reusable with revamp of range

Facebook shaking up e-commerce with the launch of Shops

BEHIND THE BRAND: Illustrated Stories

Advice From The Experts: Planning for a successful reopening

It's time to get creative with Vacito de Leche's new Letterings of the World book

Instagram launches ‘Support Small Business’ sticker

How to use Instagram Live for your brand

Ask The Experts: How to engage your community during these difficult times

The Collaborative Moodboard Project with Luks Linen

Forma House supports small business with the launch of #LoveReviewShare

Small business and sensitivity: Why it’s important to keep promoting your products right now

Operation Sunshine: How Casa Verde/ Terrace & Garden is taking the pressure off retailers

Will a global pandemic push consumers to live more simply?

Protect, Connect and Distract: Inside the mind of today’s customer

BEHIND THE BRAND Sam Jayne Design

9 Things To Do When Business Is Slow

Behind THE BRAND: Ohelo

What can you do to maintain your business during these quieter times?

Advice From The Experts: How to use this time creatively for your business

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