Halloween spending to reach £365 million
According to the seasonal survey conducted by market intelligence company Kids Insights, kids’ Halloween spending totals are £365m. The research is based on the results of surveying 5,000 British children
According to the seasonal survey conducted by market intelligence company Kids Insights, kids’ Halloween spending totals are £365m. The research is based on the results of surveying 5,000 British children
The February 2020 edition of INDX Kidswear, the UK trade show designed exclusively for independent retailers, will include over 35 new brand signings. Returning to Cranmore Park, Solihull, on 9-10
Six independent schoolwear retailers discuss their Back to School retail experiences for 2019. Sally Stephenson, director, The Pencil Case “This year’s Back to School was better than in 2018. We exceeded our sales
Rosie Davies, a senior associate in the retail team at London law firm Goodman Derrick LLP, reveals her top tips for a successful Christmas trading period. Retailers are approaching their busiest
Could there be opportunities for suppliers and principals and distributors and agents alike as a result of the UK leaving the EU, as is expected, on 31 October 2019 without
Akin Onal, founder and CEO of organic babywear brand MORI, shares the company’s latest developments. Laura Turner: Firstly, what’s the story behind MORI? Akin Onal: I started MORI in 2015 when I
Hannah Waters, a freelance writer specialising in technology and society, discusses how to apply superhero qualities to business. When you think about popular superheroes and villains, you probably don’t think about
Sarah Anderson, Kids BU Safety Officer at M&S, explains why an understanding of child development is the starting point for developing safe childrenswear and kids' products. It is important to design
Following claims by Seraphine that Jojo Maman Bébé copied five of its designs, Paul Herbert of Goodman Derrick LLP discusses copyright issues in fashion. Imitation is said to be the sincerest
Rowlinson Knitwear is on a mission to use the power of business as a force for good by becoming a Certified B Corporation. CWB's Laura Turner reports. Guided by the core
Once again, the Small Business Saturday bus tour is set to travel across the UK where it will be calling at 27 different towns and cities over a five-week period. Beginning
Alex McCann, a long-standing social media and online marketing expert and founder of the social media marketing firm Altrincham HQ, shares his top tips on using Instagram for business. Why Instagram? There
Are you an independent retailer looking for add-on kids’ products for your store? Are you getting requests for baby shower gifts? Asked for birthday present suggestions? Do you need stocking
In 2018, to strengthen its eco-credentials, David Luke embarked on third-party certifying the recycled content in its uniforms. After evaluation, SCS Global Services has certified the polyester fabrics the company uses
Old School Uniform is a new one-stop website for parents wanting to give away or sell second-hand school uniform. Within months of its official launch, the site already has over
The winners and finalists of the SA Awards 2019 were announced at the Schoolwear Association’s prestigious annual fundraising evening on Sunday 13 October at the Village Hotel, Solihull. Now in the
Baby accessories specialist MuslinZ is responding to the animal print trend in the baby and child marketplace with the release of a new print. The new MuslinZ Animal Print Collection
Ethical kids’ clothing brand Polarn O. Pyret is on the shortlist for this year’s Drapers Sustainability Award. The Drapers Awards recognise the top-performing and most innovative establishments within the business,
Eco-friendly children’s toy and gift brand Petit Collage has scooped nine wins across several trade and consumer awarding bodies in 2019. This includes its most recent success in the MadeforMums
Winterbottom’s brand manager Suzanne Knowles discusses the company’s latest product developments for 2020. CWB: Have you added many new items to the Winterbottom’s range for 2020? Suzanne Knowles: We have made a
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