Banner certifies as a B Corporation
Schoolwear supplier Banner Ltd. is now a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Banner Ltd. has
Schoolwear supplier Banner Ltd. is now a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Banner Ltd. has
The outstanding work of the charity Goods For Good has been recognised by a national award for one of its volunteers. Retired former schoolwear outfitter, Howard Skolnick, received the award
In the dynamic realm of schoolwear, Chadwick Teamwear is working to address challenges in the industry whilst keeping innovation, flexibility and sustainability at the forefront. For example, it is helping to
Following October's edition of The Schoolwear Show, CWB catches up with some of the new exhibitors to learn more about their product offerings. AIS Sports & Leisure Associated Independent Stores (AIS) buying
Glenn Leech, CEO of Banner, provides a company update including the business’s response to the cost of living crisis and how it is further cementing its dedication to social responsibility. Laura
Charles Kirk launches a new 100% recycled sweatshirt alongside a new website and online ordering system. Laura Turner: Can you tell us more about your new website and ordering system? Sunny Loyal:
BS EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing – Specifications, is being revised and updated. The current standard is "designated" in the UK and
A group of independent schoolwear retailers recently joined David Luke and the Circular Textiles Foundation for a webinar to go ‘Beyond the Bottle’ and celebrate the forthcoming launch of the
P&P LIVE! 2023, the UK’s only national exhibition for the garment decoration industry, will open its doors on Sunday – will you be there? More than 5,000 visitors from all corners
CWB speaks to independent schoolwear retailers about the ins and outs of incorporating pre-loved school uniform into their offers. Niki Khera, owner, Uniforms by Niki "We have been offering pre-loved school uniform
Established in 2022, Oxfordshire-based Earth Uniform is on a mission to supply schoolwear with a clear conscience. Laura Turner speaks to founders Lib Charlesworth and Jo Beeney to learn more
As David Burgess embarks on his retirement, he shares some memories and parting thoughts from his 54-year career in schoolwear, the first 14 of which were at Banner Textiles followed
Simon Gossling, co-founder of online school uniform recycling initiative Uniformerly, has received a Points of Light Award. Presented daily by the Prime Minister, these awards highlight outstanding individuals who are
Specialist retailer Sturdy Kids® has been providing plus fit and non-standard fit children’s clothing for almost 10 years. Building on this experience it has developed a range of plus fit
The past year has seen Coolflow Schoolwear undergo a major rebranding, bringing the well renowned Charles Kirk name back into the limelight. Feedback from customers old and new has been
Banner Ltd, the UK’s largest schoolwear and sportswear supplier, has released its 2021 sustainability report to coincide with World Environment Day and the UN Climate Change Conference currently taking place
B Corp schoolwear supplier One+All has won the Employer of the Year category at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards 2022. The top employment accolade is in recognition of One+All’s
On Wednesday 16 February, Banner launched its very first ‘Know-How Seminar’ for a group of retailers to discuss the all-important topics of the updated DfE guidance and schoolwear tendering. Banner’s seminar
Price & Buckland, one of the largest school uniform suppliers in the UK, has teamed up with Sharewear Clothing Scheme to help combat crisis and create change. Over the years, Price
A new Schoolwear Association survey is being conducted to gauge views on membership as well as the organisation’s role within the sector. Open to all those involved in the supply of
B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, has won the Supply Chain Engagement category at The Planet Mark Awards 2021. The accolade is in recognition of the Stockport-based company’s commitment to improving