4 BUSINESS 71 Retailer interview Sparkinity is sparking a new era for independent retail – Founders Swati Sharma and Rohit Kumar tell us more 74 Combating craft fakes with AI Michael Stausholm of SproutWorld explains how his company has saved a huge amount of money and time using an AI based tool to fight fakes. 76 Indie Power! Charlotte Broadbent, UK general manager at Faire looks at how independent retailers will shape the high street in 2026 79 Beyond consultation From voices to action, Dids Macdonald OBE., Co-Founder & Chairman, Director of Public Affairs, Campaigning & IP Policy for ACID, looks at designing the future together 78 Creating change Tina McKenzie, FSB Policy Chair’s, looks at how the wider system needs to change for small creative firms to allow their way of working to flourish SHOWS 23 Shows, news & events Stay up to date with what’s happening in your industry 26 Inspired by crafts, built for business h+h cologne is presenting its modernised brand identity and placing the spotlight on the community. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming trade show FOCUS ON 34 h+h americas Darrin Stern, President and Managing Director KM Inc., Show Director h+h americas talks to Craft Focus 42 Justcrafts(Wholesale) Ltd Richard Cook, Director at Justcrafts (Wholesale) Ltd chats to Craft Focus about supplying the retail and manufacturing trade with needlecraft and haberdashery since 1983 50 The Betts Group Founded in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter in 1760, The Betts Group has grown alongside the craft of jewellery and metalworking. Here, Charlie Betts, Managing Director tells us more... 56 Exacompta Clairefontaine This Q&A with Amelia Gallichan, Sales and Marketing Assistant at Exacompta Clairefontaine, explores the company’s transformation from Tollit & Harvey to Exaclair Ltd 68 29 65
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