The gift card and voucher industry, led by the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA), has urged the government to raise the tax free gift card limit to £500, which could bring the high street an estimated spending boost of more than £2 billion*.
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Four in 10 retail professionals have struggled with their mental health in recent months, but majority feel supported by their employer
Jul 21, 2020
According to brand new research from CV-Library, the UK-based independent job board, nearly four in 10 (38.6%) retail professionals admit that they have struggled with their mental health over the past three months; and job security appears to be the biggest concern for working professionals.
The value of global trade insights in navigating COVID-19 supply chain disruptions
Jul 21, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of the modern supply chain, as companies struggle to acquire the products and raw materials needed to keep revenue flowing. With many businesses relying heavily on a limited number of trading partners, many located in hard-hit areas like China, the scale of the supply chain disruption has been a wake-up call.
Macfarlane Packaging launches annual ‘unboxing’ research
Jul 21, 2020
Macfarlane Packaging, the supplier of protective packaging, launched its fifth annual ‘unboxing’* survey to UK consumers on 13 July. The results are expected to further help online retailers to tailor their packaging to meet the needs of their customers.
