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Welcome to the Source Home & Gift Content Hub, where you’ll find a host of resources covering retail industry insights and relevant trends in sustainability and sourcing. Stay ahead of the game with our on-demand seminars, videos, reports, and articles.

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in our Source studios, our ‘Intelligence Series’ are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic world of fashion sourcing.

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Retail 100 Intelligence Series

Recorded in partnership with Retail 100 in our Source studios, our ‘Intelligence Series’ are designed to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic world of fashion sourcing.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, dive in, explore, and be inspired by the wealth of knowledge.

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Keep informed with the latest news, advice, and insights from industry experts. Articles written by our partners, guest writers, and the Source Home & Gift team can be found here.

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  • We’re about to enter the most wonderful time of the year for retail. Or we might have been in the past. While the Christmas season is still the most important for many retailers, it’s no longer confin ...
  • Sourcing in a volatile world

    15 Nov 2024 Anna Berry, Director, Retail 100
    To develop a profitable sourcing strategy, it is essential to consider various factors and make informed decisions. This process can be overwhelming, particularly if you aim to incorporate more ethica ...
  • Revitalising the high street: navigating the changing retail landscape

    28 Oct 2024 Louise Welsby & Therese Oertenblad
    The high street, once the bustling heart of local communities, has been undergoing a profound transformation. The convergence of shifting consumer behaviours, economic changes, technological advanceme ...
  • Consumers love pre-loved clothing.  Buying second hand fashion has become a common behaviour with 52% of consumers reportedly shopping second hand apparel in 2023. According to ThredUp’s annual Resale ...
  • How to tackle greenwashing

    24 Jul 2024 Insider Trends
    It’s easy to tell people what they want to hear.   Whether it’s the media, the consumer, the government or a regulator, companies know that questions will be asked about the environmental impact of th ...
  • Are we entering a new age of repair?

    21 May 2024 Insider Trends
    It wasn't that long ago that repairs were a part of everyday life. But as products became more widely available at affordable prices, the balance began to shift away from ‘make do and mend’ to buying ...
  • How to get the best from your visit to Source Home & Gift

    15 Jan 2024 Sara Allbright, Director at Retail100 Consulting
    You’ve decided that you want to source your own product directly from manufacturers and have identified a great opportunity of visiting Source Home & Gift to start this journey. To ensure you can make
  • In our list of 10 retail predictions for 2024, we’ve tried to go a little deeper to get to the heart of what’s going to be affecting the industry, the customer, and the way you do business.
  • September witnessed an upswing in consumer resilience and optimism as macro conditions improved. However, cost of living pressures remain a defining force for influencing shopping behaviour.
  • Unusually poor weather in July put downward pressure on retail sales, but the overall macroeconomic picture is steadily improving.
  • Favourable weather gave seasonal lines a boost in June, but high living costs continue to erode discretionary incomes.
  • UK consumers are continuing to face high living costs, but warm weather, public holidays and the approach of summer reveal growing resilience as seasonal sales trends endure.