John Lewis supercharges kids’ fashion plans
John Lewis is expanding its children’s fashion business, including its first ever own-label ‘tween’ collection for 7-12 years. As the retailer looks to significantly grow its share of the UK
John Lewis is expanding its children’s fashion business, including its first ever own-label ‘tween’ collection for 7-12 years. As the retailer looks to significantly grow its share of the UK
The latest junior sandal collection by KEEN boasts fun and functional closed and open-toe styles in vibrant colours infused with the brand’s trademark values of durability, functionality and comfort. Designed
US kids’ accessories brand, Super Smalls, has made its debut in the UK and Ireland at Harrods, Brown Thomas, Childsplay Clothing and Childrensalon. Former ELLE Accessories Director, Maria Dueñas Jacobs, founded
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
KIDLY, the online kids’ retailer for 0 to 5 years, has launched its first crowdfunding campaign via the Seedrs platform. The campaign, which went live publicly this week, has already
According to retail expert MRI Springboard, over the seven days last week from Sunday to Easter Saturday, footfall was +14.2% higher than the week before. This marks the largest week-on-week
Continuing its mission to help families enjoy great outdoor adventures whatever the weather, childrenswear brand ROARSOME is launching its first-ever ROARSOME Summit. The event will gather families together in Polzeath,
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the colourful, organic, and ethical childrenswear brand Toby Tiger. CWB’s Laura Turner speaks to founder and designer Zoe Mellor to learn more about
Leading buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has revealed the 2024 calendar for its INDX Fashion trade shows. Following a successful Q1 in 2023, AIS has decided to retain the
Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has announced new 2030 Impact Targets covering Soil Health, Women’s Empowerment, Pesticides, and Sustainable Livelihoods. These new metrics form part of Better
SuperLooper, the pre-loved baby clothing rent and re-use service, will launch a new curated ‘Selections’ offer together with The Joy of Looping video on Earth Day, 22 April 2023. Customers’ individual
After being shortlisted in the Innovation & Excellence Program, schoolwear retailer Tru Uniforms has won Uniform Retailer of the Year in Corporate Livewire’s Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023. Each year, Corporate
CWB editor Laura Turner selects the must-have children's brands to get in store. Ira & Isla Baby and Kids New British childrenswear brand Ira & Isla Baby and Kids (pictured above) for
The Baby Products Association (BPA) has opened the 2023 Concept & Innovation Awards. The awards invite anyone with an innovative new baby product invention to submit an entry. Commenting on the
Danish kidswear brand Wheat has launched exclusively in the UK via award-winning clothing rental platform, thelittleloop. Through thelittleloop, clothes can get around five times more wear. This reduces their eco-impact
SGS, a leading testing, inspection and certification company, will present a complimentary webinar on environmental claims and labelling updates for the softlines sector on 13 April 2023. The global trend of
Finnsøn, a new luxury, sustainable brand of changing bags and accessories, has received a Recycling Heroes Award from the Global Recycling Foundation. The small business started by two mothers designs
This week, a group of independent schoolwear retailers joined David Luke and the Circular Textiles Foundation (CTF) for a webinar to go ‘Beyond the Bottle’ and celebrate the forthcoming launch
Oli & Carol, a manufacturer of sustainable teethers and bath toys, is presenting its first collection of rattles filled with cherry seeds. The eco-friendly collection of six rattles in the
A forecast according to retail expert MRI Springboard indicates over the 2023 Easter weekend footfall will be +5.1% higher than over the same three trading days in the week before,
Formerly Eco Baby Box, Devon Eco Boutique is a family-run store in Ottery St Mary, Devon, that caters for an eco-lifestyle for all ages. Along with a new name, the