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With indies forecasting a busy Easter weekend and discovering which generation of fashion you are in, to revealing the winners for the Furniture Awards from January Furniture Show and the demand for personalisation, read these interesting articles and more in this week's latest trends & news in retail & design.

 

The Furniture Awards 2022 winners revealed

The winners of The Furniture Awards 2022 have been decided. This year’s competition attracted a wealth of entries from January Furniture Show exhibitors keen to share their achievements.

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Indies forecast busy Easter weekend

Clothing independents are hoping sales and footfall this Easter will be better than last year, when lingering Covid fears led to disappointing trading. The UK had just come out of the third national lockdown in April 2021, and restrictions remained, including mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing in shops.

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eBay launches £1m investment programme and regional roadshow for small businesses

eBay has unveiled the launch of the “eBay Business Roadshow” – its first ever physical regional roadshow and investment programme in the UK, designed to help small online businesses navigate rising inflation and the impact of the pandemic.

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Which “Generation” Of Fashion Are You In?

Fashion always changes. As society and economy evolve, fashion also evolves and changes. Fashion is a reflection of current society, and people are always influenced by the events of the time. Here’s how fashion has changed in the past century.

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Female-led start-up removes the bias from artificial technology in fashion

Artificial Intelligence has been plagued by accusations of inaccuracy and of being a vehicle for racial profiling. Perpetuating the biases of its programmers, who are often young, white Silicon Valley males, the technology seemed to have become just another gatekeeper to prevent the already marginalized from being considered for jobs or advancing in the workplace. The algorithms are said to have significantly impacted racial and gender diversity in particular.

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Less than 1 in 5 Brits feel brands understand their needs, report highlights as demand for personalisation grows

Creative technology agency Rehab today highlights research of over 2,000 Brits, conducted with YouGov, showcasing concerns of businesses respecting their personal data, and the general ineffectiveness of current advertising. Both have magnified importance as brands juggle the need to accelerate personalised offerings whilst also preparing for cookies ending in 2023.

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