Retail Profile: Noughts & Crosses
Noughts & Crosses is a newly established children’s store based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, which caters to ages 3-11 years. Opened in August 2024 by owner Laura Steele, the business extends
Noughts & Crosses is a newly established children’s store based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, which caters to ages 3-11 years. Opened in August 2024 by owner Laura Steele, the business extends
The Baby Product Industry Association's (BPIA) AGM, seminar programme and 2025 Awards will take place in Central London on Tuesday 17 June 2025 and everyone in the industry – both
UK childrenswear agency Little Fashioneers is now representing children’s specialist sunglasses brand, ATOM London. Little Fashioneers is a London based sales agency specialising in international brands, representing quality and style
Many parents and teachers are increasingly worried about children’s concentration issues, viewing poor focus as a significant barrier to learning and education. Recognising the importance of this challenge, Maped is
According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, one-third of children in the UK live in poverty. At a time when fashion businesses are under increasing pressure to demonstrate greater sustainability, Clothes
Speaking directly to the needs of today’s kidswear brands, CIFF Kids 2.0 represents a renewed, recharged and reimagined CIFF Kids. Taking place at the Bellacenter on 5-7 August 2025, CIFF
British brand Avery Row, which offers sustainable nursery and baby essentials, has unveiled the Wildflower Garden Collection. This new range celebrates the magic of British gardens and wild landscapes with
International fashion trade show CHIC will open its doors on 2-4 September 2025, where over 800 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors are expected to attend the autumn event hosted across 53,000
Founded in 2000, Bob & Blossom is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Best known for its affinity for fun slogans, a contemporary colour palette and great gifting options, the
Little Lily & Co is a female-owned independent business located in the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales. The shop has been well-established in the area for over a
Boutique children’s accessories brand, Rockahula Kids, has launched a permanent retail fixture in the childrenswear department at Harrods. Located just off the main walkway, the space has been designed to
An independent retailers’ association has said that members are hopeful the warm weather and bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales. Bira (British Independent Retailers Association)
Children’s footwear brand ToeZone has two exciting product launches: ToeZone x Barbie and ToeZone x Minecraft school shoes. Bringing the pixelated fun of Minecraft to the playground, ToeZone’s new Minecraft
Childrenswear brand Blade & Rose has won Branded Gift of the Year for its popular Gruffalo Collection at the Gift of the Year Awards. Commenting is brand founder, Amanda Peffer. “This
To mark its 20th anniversary, Danish childrenswear brand Småfolk is launching a special collection: Småfolk Iconics, a permanent NOOS collection that brings together some of the brand’s most recognisable and
For baby product brands seeking to meet department store buyers and independent retailers from across the UK and Europe, Harrogate International Nursery Fair is the UK’s only trade show for
My 1st Years has launched a collaboration with the British heritage brand Flower Fairies™ by Cicely Mary Barker. Since the publication of Flower Fairies in the Spring of 1923, the
Following the successful launch of its flagship store in Greenwich this February, and its first UK location in Lakeside, baby and parenting retailer Ebebek has opened its third UK store
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan, including intensifying its presence in the UK with several new store openings in
Kate Hallifax, Real Estate Disputes Partner at HCR Law, shares what retailers need to know about dilapidations if their lease is coming to an end. When a lease is coming
For s/s 26, Frugi invites its wholesale partners to soak up the joy of everyday moments, find happiness in life’s simple pleasures, and radiate that sunshine to everyone around with