Imagine greetings cards and stationery that do not harm trees and actually help the environment; this was the inspiration for a team of print industry professionals (and friends) to create
The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) is hosting its second free webinar in the Beyond 2020 series. Taking place on 3 March 2021, it brings together
The new Nap Mat from children’s textile expert Bloomsbury Mill is an all-in-one pillow, blanket and mat that is available in three popular Bloomsbury Mill prints; Safari Animals, Magic Unicorn,
The new vibrantly-animated HYPE. x Sesame Street kids’ and adults’ collections are now available. The new ranges comprise a 55-piece capsule collection featuring Sesame Street characters in a range of
Established in 2011, Paade Mode is an award-winning children’s fashion brand from Latvia. Its collections are all handmade in Northern Europe where the company utilises the best tailors, craftsmen and
The short video-based social media phenomenon, TikTok, now sports 689m monthly users internationally - and businesses are waking up to its potential. The question is, however, how to incorporate the
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer to sign-up to HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta. The Terra Carta forms part of HRH’s Sustainable Markets Initiative and puts
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is asking the Government to reveal its decision on business rates relief before the Budget on 3 March. Bira wants the Chancellor to extend the
As the appetite to shop locally and support local businesses grows, Make it British, a community of UK-made brands and manufacturers, is calling on everyone to celebrate UK makers by
Stella McCartney has confirmed a new long-term worldwide licensing partnership with leading Italian childrenswear company Simonetta. Under this new agreement, Simonetta will begin the development, production and distribution of the
Spanish brand Twin&Chic is targeting the UK with its collection of premium organic fashion for children. The label concentrates on high quality, the circular economy and eco-design criteria. Sustainability is
Rydale Country Clothing, a Yorkshire based clothing brand inspired by British country living, has released a new collection of babywear. Crafted from 100% pure cotton fabrics, all items in Rydale’s
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for the Government to make a clear exit plan out of lockdown for the sector. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to
John Lewis is donating nearly 5,000 items of warm clothing to families in need as the UK’s cold temperatures continue. The warm clothing is being distributed through local Home-Starts across
The fashion team at INDX, best known for running trade shows for independent retailers at Cranmore Park, has been working with key brands in the sector to create a Digital
A ‘super network’ of global connectors has been created by Victoria Beale, founder and CEO of Business Live UK, now renamed Business Live Global. The group includes networkers, influencers and
After trading online for almost five years, Hannah Davis, owner of independent children’s business West Stanton Store, opened a physical shop. CWB’s Laura Turner learns more about Davis’ transition from
Kate Tansley is stepping down as Start-Rite CEO and assuming an active non-executive director position, where she will work closely with the Board. The business is actively recruiting for her replacement.
Falcon Sportswear has established a new partnership with Rossendale to Gambia, a charity organisation that supports children in Gambia. As part of its support, the sportswear firm recently donated a sizeable
Poetic Brands has been signed by Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. to create a range of children’s apparel based on the My Magic Pet Morphle brand. Morphle is Mila’s magic red pet
Beth Tait, managing director of Go Inspire, looks at six key factors for childrenswear marketers to address. Coronavirus affected all of us. But for children, parents and businesses who sell to
