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Circularity Scotland selects RLG, a Reconomy Group company, as preferred bidder to set up an IT infrastructure for a DRS in Scotland
Circularity Scotland Limited, the Scheme Administrator for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) as the preferred implementation partner to deliver a state-of-the-art and future-proof IT solution to manage the deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland. While…
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AI Brings Scale and Relevance to CTV - Introducing Illuma Compass™
Illuma Technology today introduces a new cross-platform targeting tool, Illuma Compass™, which targets ads seamlessly across the open web and CTV, steered by cookieless signals from live audience behaviour. Operated exclusively through Xandr Invest, Illuma Compass™ allows traders and marketers…
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#FIND15 SMALL STEPS TO BE KINDER TO THE PLANET WITH START-RITE SHOES
Start-Rite Shoes, the experts in children’s fitted footwear, is encouraging families to make 15 small changes to their everyday routine to help protect the future of our planet. The year-long #Find15 challenge kicks-off today with the first in a series of seasonal blogs that offers inspiration…
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Make Sure 2022's No. 1 Garden Trend Adds Property Value
Orchard Ovens, the long-established wood-fired oven expert which was the very first oven manufacturer to bring the wood-fired cooking concept to the UK, has declared the outdoor, wood-fired garden oven the hottest 2022 trend in garden living. However, it warns that homeowners must do their homework…
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Glazerite appoints new health & safety lead
Leading trade fabricator, the Glazerite UK Group has appointed Frank Lobb in the newly created role of Group Environmental, Health & Safety Manager. Frank joins Glazerite on 21st February 2022 and will be based at Glazerite East in Peterborough, with responsibility for all of the Group’s five…
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START-RITE MAKES OUTDOOR ADVENTURES POSSIBLE WHATEVER THE WEATHER WITH NEW CHILDREN’S WELLY RANGE
Don’t let the winter weather hold little ones back from exploring with Start-Rite’s new ‘Puddle’ welly range. New styles come in a variety of bright colours and fun designs, from flowers to dinosaurs, sharks to ghouls and feature a waterproof upper to keep feet dry. Elasticated, comfortable…
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ENEL X SECURES MAJORITY OF GB’S T-1 DSR CAPACITY, PROVIDING VALUABLE REVENUE FOR ITS CUSTOMERS IN 2022-23 AMIDST ONGOING MARKET VOLATILITY
Enel X UK provisionally secured 318 MW – 61% of total Demand Side Response (DSR) capacity awarded in the GB T-1 Capacity Market auction – for 2022-23 delivery, maintaining its leadership positionWith this result, British industrial and commercial (I&C) businesses participating in the grid
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PRN accreditation drives MYGroup investment for tackling innovative hard-to-recycle plastics
Yorkshire-based MYGroup has become accredited to generate PRNs for recycling some of the most challenging plastic wastes on the market. The UK’s largest compliance scheme, Reconomy Group Company Valpak, was instrumental in helping gain approval for PRN funding for around 1,000 tonnes of PRNs.
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Many UK shoppers have no idea what ‘vegan leathers’ are – nor do they understand the origins of materials commonly used in clothing and fashion items
New research has shown that UK shoppers have little or no idea what they’re actually buying - and which choices are more sustainable - when it comes to a range of materials commonly used in clothing and fashion items, including leather goods and their various imitation leather alternatives. …
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RKW Managing Director, Rob Sutton, Reports Record Year at Spring Fair
Staffordshire-based housewares distributor RKW returned to Spring Fair at the Birmingham NEC to a record turnout for 2022. There was palpable excitement in the atmosphere and the overall turnout was truly unprecedented. Visitors crowded the Housewares, SDA and Outdoor Living displays to browse the…
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Tower’s elegant Renaissance collection is now available to purchase
Give your kitchen a revamp with classical design and modern day accents. Looking for kitchen appliances that will elevate elegance and style in any kitchen, the deluxe Renaissance collection by Tower offers the very best in functionality while aesthetically pleasing using darker pops of colour and…
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100-Garden Target Set for World Topiary Day 2022
Levens Hall and Gardens is setting a 100-garden target, as it aims to boost participation in what is already a growing event in every sense of the word – World Topiary Day (May 12, 2022). The Cumbrian-based house and gardens, home to the Guinness World Record-holding ‘world’s oldest topiary…
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Hoover Announces New Partnership to Supply RKW with an Exclusive SDA Range
Hoover has today announced an exciting new joint partnership with RKW who will launch with an exclusive range of small domestic appliance (SDA) products. This new range, only available through RKW, will consist of seven exclusive models covering the three main dominant categories – Upright…
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Enjoy a Clipping Marvellous Celebration in Cumbria!
Head to the glorious English Lake District this May and you can have a ‘clipping marvellous’ time learning all about the art of topiary and the amazing creations that can result from it. World Topiary Day celebrations are being staged at Levens Hall and Gardens, close to Kendal, in and around…
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May to Bring Gardeners a Clipping Marvellous Celebration!
Gardeners should pop May 12 in their diaries and reach for the garden shears, if they wish to share their topiary delights with their global counterparts on World Topiary Day 2022. Founder, Levens Hall and Gardens, based near Kendal in Cumbria and home to the world’s oldest topiary garden, will be…
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Mitchell & Brown Extends 4K Smart TV Range with New Flagship 65in Android Model
65in, 4K UHD, Android TV Smart and near borderless design, Mitchell & Brown’s new JB-65UHD18114KBLA tops the brand’s 2022 line-up, complete with 7-year warranty February 2022: The UK’s favourite TV brand, Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown, is making a statement in the big screen home entertainment
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Mitchell & Brown Lines Up Sporting Goals For 2022
Mitchell & Brown strengthens its sporting promotion for 2022 with match day sponsorships and activities to build brand awareness and drive consumers into independent retail. Bolton-based TV brand Mitchell & Brown is driving customer awareness of the brand and its TVs through pitch-side promotion at…
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Glazerite highlights key role of its apprentices
7th-13th February 2022 marks ‘National Apprenticeships Week’, an annual celebration of apprentices and the difference they can make to UK businesses. In recognition of the event, the Glazerite UK Group is highlighting the contribution made by two of its own employees who have been through the…
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Barbary & Oak introduces two new wood collections
Discover style, innovation and design excellence in the latest collections and upcoming ranges from Barbary & Oak… The new Barbary and Oak wood ranges are long-lasting and timeless classics. They are made from natural, tactile materials for a reassuring and comforting feel. The natural wood used…
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Keep Them HAPPi This Easter With Plant-Based Chocolate Treats
The demand for plant-based chocolate alternatives is growing and never has a good selection been more important than at Easter. To give all chocolate-lovers their yearly fix, oat mi!k chocolate brand, HAPPi, has launched two delicious new products for Easter. Adding to its three-strong range of…
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Castle Enhances Elopement Weddings & Adds New Options
There’s a lot to be said for eloping. There’s the fairy-tale romance. Reduced fuss and bother. Far less cost. More intimacy, meaning and mindfulness … and it’s more sustainable than having friends and family travel from afar. Just circulate the video to them afterwards. Bearing all…
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Castle's ‘Month of History’ Brings Amazing Stories to Life
Northumberland hotel, Langley Castle, is aiming to increase a passion for history amongst both locals and visitors alike, by highlighting some of the historical facts within its very own ‘Hairy History’. Langley Castle has shaped its own remarkable history into a user and children-friendly…
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RKW Showcases ‘New for 2022’ Housewares and SDA at Spring Fair
RKW is bringing its biggest brands and best new products for 2022 to February’s Spring Fair showcase. From its flagship own brand Tower to world-famous licensed and distribution brands BLACK+DECKER, SMEG, Hoover and more, the stand will host a diverse line-up of housewares and SDA categories this…
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Valpak passes the million-mark milestone through new Product Data Hub reporting
Reconomy Group company Valpak, the UK’s largest provider of environmental compliance, has passed a major milestone, as more than one million packaging weight items have been logged through the company’s new Product Data Hub. “Passing the million-mark milestone in the Valpak Product Data Hub…
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Northumberland Castle's ‘Hairy History’ Takes Centre Stage
A Northumberland castle is luring families into its luxurious accommodation and visitors on to its daily Battlement Tours in 2022, by whetting their appetite with its own ‘Hairy History’ download. In a nod to ‘Horrible Histories’, Langley Castle Hotel, built in 1350, has reached out to…
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HRC welcomes industry support for 2022 event
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has welcomed the enthusiastic support from the hospitality industry as the event prepares to return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March. HRC was one of the last industry trade shows to take place before the March 2020 lockdown and it will be the first major…
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Start-Rite Celebrates 230th Birthday by Partnering with the NSPCC
Start-Rite Shoes partners with the UK’s leading children’s charity, the NSPCC, to celebrate its 230 years in business. The children’s shoe specialist will embark on a 12-month fundraising campaign, “Protecting Their Future, One Step At A Time”. The dedicated programme of activities …
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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering unveils content partners for 2022
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has partnered with B2B hospitality services agency EXP101, speciality food & drink database Tried & Supplied and Hospitality Jobs UK to curate a wide range of content for the show’s hospitality and foodservice audience. EXP101 Co-Founders…
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RKW Partners with Avenir Telecom to Distribute Energizer and Eveready in the UK and ROI
Expanding on its relationships with Europe’s biggest consumer brands, RKW has announced a distribution partnership with Avenir Telecom. This relationship will see the Staffordshire-based housewares and SDA supplier distributing Energizer and Eveready products in the United Kingdom and Republic of…
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February Garden Care Tips
February Lawn Care Tips February might be the depth of winter, but it can be a very busy month for gardeners as it traditionally marks the start of the season for sowing new seeds and stepping up preparations for spring. It doesn’t stop with fruit and vegetable growing - when it comes to lawn…
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March Garden Care Advice
March lawn care tips from Johnsons Lawn Seed March sees the last few weeks of winter and heralds the start of spring, meaning it’s time to start getting busy in the great outdoors for homeowners and gardeners up and down the country. The experts at Johnsons Lawn Seed are on hand with plenty of…
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January Garden Care Jobs
January is one of the coldest months and most of us are not in a desperate hurry to get busy in our gardens, but time well spent now will pay great dividends come the spring. Johnsons Lawn Seed looks at some of the jobs you can tackle this month that will help give your garden a green flying start…
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SNUGGLE UP WITH START-RITE’S NEW CHILDREN’S SLIPPERS
Start-Rite extends its collection of fantastic soft suede ‘Snuggle’ moccasin-style slippers for little ones. New and playful designs in 3D detail, including bees, unicorns, cats and even something for football fans, will bring a smile to little faces this winter. Children will love the…
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Barbary & Oak Announces Show-Stopping New Collections for 2022
Discover style, innovation and design excellence in the latest collections and upcoming releases from Barbary & Oak. The highly-acclaimed brand has announced premium new tabletop collections and on-trend colours for 2022. COMING SOON: Verona Dinnerware The Verona dinnerware collection combines…
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Midlands HR Company gives employers a key bit of advice in new book: It’s the people, stupid.
In a time when there has been lots of talk about the great resignation, a Midlands HR company have published a book that they hope will help businesses get a handle on how to manage their staff better and create a happier, more productive working environment that people want to stay working
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The good stuff in your wardrobe lasts longer: one in five adults regularly wear clothing that’s more than 20 years old
According to new research, half of UK adults (51%) still own and frequently wear an item of clothing that’s a decade old or more - even 17% of millennials and Gen-Z aged under 35. One in five adults (20%) still wear something that’s more than 20 years old. Almost two-thirds (63%) believe…
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It's time for the great re-engagement
2021 was full of talk about ‘the great resignation’ with people purported to be leaving their jobs in droves as one of the consequences of Covid inspired them to want and expect more from their employers. For some businesses this may have driven change but for others change has not been so…
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Double your Air Frying capacity with Tower's NEW Dual basket Air fryer
The intuitive dual basket, 10 – in – 1, 9L Vortx air fryer is packed full of functionality, providing an exciting and new way to cook meals for yourself or the family. As the UK’s most popular Air Fryer brand, Tower, is set to launch a new addition to the Vortx family, the intuitive 9L Dual…
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Staffordshire Consumer Goods Giant Expands Operations with HSBC UK Funding
A family-owned consumer goods company based in Stoke-on-Trent has expanded its workforce and operations with funding from HSBC UK. RKW, the trading division of Sutton Venture Group, established in 1989, employs over 500 staff through its offices in the UK, Hong Kong, India and China. The company…
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Focus SB is X1Studio Japan’s preferred choice of electrical accessories supplier
Selected by Tokyo-based X1Studio IoT technology, design and consulting, the award winning British premium electrical accessories manufacturer Focus SB is to collaborate on launching its innovative product and finish collections, including keypad faceplates for Lutron controls, to Japanese
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Inequalities in Greater Manchester's physical activity levels grow during the pandemic
Active Lives for All critical to Greater Manchester’s recovery Latest data shows that the pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on activity levels across Greater Manchester. The damaging impacts of inactivity, on our physical and mental wellbeing are well evidenced and widely understood. An…
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SECUTIX partners with The Guinness Storehouse
SECUTIX is delighted to officially confirm its status as Ticketing Technology Partner for The Guinness Storehouse, Ireland’s most popular tourist destination. The multi-year agreement will see SECUTIX’s S-360 ticketing engagement solution used across all of Diageo’s Irish brand homes…
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Trade: Seven years’ peace of mind – what customers want this Christmas
Among the lights, mistletoe and socks, stock the gift every customer will want this Christmas – seven years’ peace of mind With peak TV buying season here and the TV schedule filling up with must-watch Christmas content, it’s time to offer your customers the gift that keeps on giving long
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Seven years’ peace of mind – give the ultimate gift this Christmas
Everyone loves a tech present at Christmas. Yet set-up stress or a future breakdown can take the shine off any gift gadget. British TV brand Mitchell & Brown has the answer with its FREE seven-year warranty and UK-based tech support on every model in the range. Give the gift that keeps on giving…
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Retailers welcome the return of IFE as registration opens for 2022
Visitor registration has opened for IFE, International Food & Drink Event, as the event prepares to return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March to help food and drink retailers, from independent businesses to large multiples, reinvigorate their product ranges. In addition to showcasing a…
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Registration opens for IFE Manufacturing 2022
Visitor registration has opened for IFE Manufacturing which will launch on 21-23 March 2022 at ExCeL London as a comprehensive event for ingredient, packaging, processing, and food technology companies to showcase their solutions to food & drink manufacturers and producers from
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Registration opens for Hotel, Restaurant & Catering 2022
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration for its 2022 edition, taking place on 21-23 March at ExCeL London. A wide range of innovative industry suppliers will…
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Codelocks releases its third generation KitLock with NetCode
The new KL1000 G3 NetCode allows remote generation of temporary access codes Codelocks announces availability of its new KitLock, the KL1000 G3 NetCode. The new locker lock combines the style and functionality of the popular KL1000 G3 KitLock with the convenience of Codelocks’ NetCode technology…
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UK’s first postcode-specific tool tells shoppers where and how to recycle locally
Confused about recycling? The UK’s first postcode-specific ‘Recycle Router' launches to help shoppers quickly find out where and how to recycle packaging locally. Valpak, WRAP and Provenance.org have partnered to deliver location-specific recycling instructions, via a simple postcode lookup…
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UK’s first postcode-specific tool tells shoppers where and how to recycle locally
Confused about recycling? The UK’s first postcode-specific ‘Recycle Router' launches to help shoppers quickly find out where and how to recycle packaging locally. Valpak, WRAP and Provenance.org have partnered to deliver location-specific recycling instructions, via a simple postcode lookup…
