Tracey Bearton

Bedfordshire County, UK

Proud News of the World hack to the end, now freelance editor & journalist, love dressmaking, Wolverine (mmm Hugh Jackman) & my dogs Collin & Rocky

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Articles

Picking positivity at PG Live

4 days ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

Jayne and Kevin Brooking are making the most of their Retas finalist status for their store Occasional Cards & Gifts with a customer initiative to spread the love. “Throughout June we’re running a competition to celebrate being Retas finalists in the south-west category and to give something back to our customers,” explained Jayne.
In, maybe and out - Jellycat letters ignite response

4 days ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

As more royal support for Jellycat’s cute plush products has been revealed, the company behind the craze caused consternation this week by giving some independent retailers official stockist status, telling others they’re still in the club but need to up their game – and delisted 8% of indies.
Home move pays dividends

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton |Jakki Brown

Three years and a £10million investment have seen UK Greetings reshore 75% of its everyday greeting card production, and the hard work has paid off with industry recognition for distribution and manufacturing director Steven Nagy. Steven has just been named the Inspiring Leader in the prestigious Manufacturer Top 100 Awards, part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week held at Birmingham’s NEC last week.
Talking Shop With Indie Retailers

2 weeks ago | stationerynews.net | Tracey Bearton

Among the highlights of the recent London Stationery Show was a lively panel discussion among a bunch of indies about their industry loves, customer laughs and their favourite stationery items. Sarah Laker, of Stationery Supplies in Marple and Wilmslow; Sandra Jervis from Creative Cove in Lampeter; Sally Matson from Red Card and Little Red, Petworth and Sarah Holmes from Pencil Me In and Seasgair, Elgin shared the thrills and spills of life as an independent stationery retailer.
Confetti showers for Andrew and Rich

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

Confetti is an integral part of any wedding so for Deva Designs MD Andrew Maddock-Neill and his new husband Rich it was made even more special as they were showered with the own-brand biodegradable petal version. At a magical weekend event in Portmeirion just a few days before Andrew had to get the gift wrap specialist’s stand set up for PG Live, the couple cemented their 18-year relationship by tying the knot.
Ohh Deer x Seedlings

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

The seed of an idea has germinated into a full-blown partnership between Ohh Deer and American brand Seedlings, bringing its range of cards with plantable envelopes to the UK. Just launched at PG Live, the collaboration has already proved successful: “They were nearly in every order we took at the show, which is incredible,” Ohh Deer MD and co-founder Mark Callaby told PG Buzz.
Ignacio Lopez unveiled as The Retas host

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

There’s a rootin’ tootin’ new cowboy in town ready to lead the fun at The Retas Awards as Spanish-Welsh comedian Ignacio Lopez has been lassooed as this year’s host. As part of his warm-up for no less than 17 gigs at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Cardiff-based Ignacio will be gracing the stage at the Champagne lunch and afternoon ceremony on Thursday, 3 July, at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
Clintons in the pink

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

Clintons is in the pink as the first of the new-look stores has been unveiled by owners Cardzone, after 15 months of working on turning around the long-time greetings retailer.
£10,000 retail makeovers up for grabs

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

A £10,000 retail business transformation is up for grabs as Autumn Fair has joined forces with SaveTheHighStreet.org to offer indies a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The pair launched Retail Makeover Mission on Tuesday, 10 June, aimed at revitalising independent retail and to act as a catalyst for High Street regeneration across the UK, which can be seen in the video below.
RM jumps gun on USO cuts

2 weeks ago | pgbuzz.net | Tracey Bearton

Ofcom has moved quickly to slap down Royal Mail after the delivery company jumped the gun to tell customers the hated cuts to second-class mail and the universal service obligation would go live from 7 July. The GCA had alerted Ofcom to the Royal Mail communication sent to all businesses and organisations with an account because the industry watchdog is still considering evidence from the ongoing trials of the five-day alternate weekday deliveries and responses to its consultation.