Plus a round up of Father’s Day retail activity

Indies’ increased sales show Mother’s Day is still the biggest date

Trade association speaks out for independent retailers on business rates

Unwrap the December issue of Progressive Greetings

Hopes are that everyday card sales will not be affected

JLP’s Lisa Rutherford, First Class Greetings Debbie and Jerry Brown and Mantons’ Chris Beards rev

Footfall improves for many retailers as the weather brightens

Mantons’ Chris Beards applauds the House of Commons launch on 11 September

Publishers are urged without delay to submit festive designs for consideration