Retail profile: Howela
Owned by Lucy and Josh Keay, children's boutique Howela was created in lockdown when Lucy, who had always wanted to explore children’s retail, found the time to do so when
Owned by Lucy and Josh Keay, children's boutique Howela was created in lockdown when Lucy, who had always wanted to explore children’s retail, found the time to do so when
Laura Turner learns more about David Luke’s pioneering vision to make its school uniform 100% recyclable. Over a decade ago in an industry first, David Luke introduced school blazers manufactured using
The Insights Family – a global leader in kids, parents and family market intelligence – assesses how children are influenced through their interactions with the digital world. Collaborations between brands are
CWB’s pick of eco-conscious children’s gifts, all available to get in-store before Christmas. Jammie Doodles A Christmas Eve box containing children’s organic cotton pyjamas, environmentally friendly reindeer food, and a naughty or
Heritage denim brand Lee Jeans is introducing a collection for boys for a/w 22 followed by a range for girls in s/s 23, covering the ages of 3-16 years old. Pieces
Award-winning outdoor childrenswear brand Muddy Puddles has been certified as a B Corporation (B Corp). The brand will now join a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose
Unisex kids’ clothing brand Ducky Zebra and kids' online directory Not Only Pink and Blue are joining forces to host a free online event on Monday 17 October. The webinar
At this week’s Schoolwear Show, Charles Kirk announced the impending launch of a new online ordering system. Due to go live soon, the platform will enable customers to easily place
The largest study into clothing habits ever undertaken by climate action NGO WRAP shows changes over the last eight years around how long we retain our clothes. Also, how our
Kate Hills, founder and CEO of Make it British, discusses the nuts and bolts of manufacturing in the UK and why the demand for local industry is growing. Laura Turner: What
Children’s footwear brand Zig+Star is embracing sustainable design and circularity. The aim is to address the number of unused shoes that can end up at the bottom of the wardrobe
The John Lewis Partnership has doubled down on its pledges to protect and restore nature. This includes a range of new commitments and initiatives to reduce the impact of its
Children’s accessories brand Small Stuff has launched a Cold Weather range. The eco-conscious, mix-and-match collection features clothing accessories and bags made using 100% recycled materials. Available for children aged 3-9 years,
World Mental Health Day (10 October 2022) marks the launch of 10 Minutes Matter, a mental health campaign for early intervention in schools. The campaign petition calls on the Government
Three selected M&S destination stores in the South East, Midlands and North East will be home to Mamas & Papas ‘shop-in-shops’. The store openings follow the success of third-party brand
Young Soles, the award-winning luxury children’s footwear brand, is partnering with Mike McGeown. The appointment will help support Young Soles' growth in the UK and Irish children’s footwear markets, as
Invited guests from across the schoolwear industry joined colleagues past and present from The Parently Group at Manchester Science and Industry Museum on Thursday 29 September, to celebrate the 40th
Over 230 exhibitors, including more than 30 first-time exhibitors, attended the fashion-themed edition of Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) on 20-22 September at ExCeL London. Retail visitor numbers (as a percentage
Bertish and Company Ltd, the creator and owner of children’s character brand Zuma the Dog, has a new partnership with US augmented reality (AR) tech company XR Goods to bring
The Orchard range by Evie and Skye offers 100% certified organic muslin squares, with each design reflecting the fruits of the orchards of Bedford Park, which once surrounded Chiswick, London. Starting
Members of the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) have reacted to news of the mini budget and energy announcements by outlining what would help them the most in the coming