After speaking to exhibitors at Playtime & Kid’s Hub New York, Abigail Baldwin, Head of Brand at Buttercrumble, discusses the industry’s current state of play. “For any organisation, its community usually
BIBS, the Danish baby and children’s brand best known for its pacifiers, has launched the Mealtime Collection. Designed to encourage self-feeding and culinary exploration in babies and toddlers, the collection
Footfall figures for the August bank holiday weekend show all UK retail destinations increased by +5.3% across Saturday and Sunday in comparison to the previous week, according to retail expert
Following a recent survey with its members, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed almost 88% of independent shops feel they are being forced into raising their prices to
Neonimo has the vision to reduce landfill through responsible end-to-end production, using sustainability-conscious materials and practices to make eco-friendly products. Designed in London and made in the UK by expert craftspeople,
As the cost of living continues to rise, new research from the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) reveals how shoppers are turning to gift cards to cut the cost
Sustainable boys’ fashion brand Boy Wonder is set to reach millions of people after winning an advertising investment worth £10,000. The childrenswear brand produced its winning advert and was picked
Soft toy specialist Kaloo has launched a new keepsake gift in the form of the Carré Douceur soft comforter. Available in a choice of six colours, the range is also
This month saw the opening of the first standalone Schuh Kids store in Manchester. Complete with a newly designed concept, the kids’ store is located in the Trafford Centre next
This year’s Schoolwear Show will provide a helping hand to charities, including Goods for Good, by connecting them with the industry’s key suppliers and retailers. Alongside children’s charity Sal’s Shoes,
For over a decade, gender reveal parties have been a huge trend amongst parents-to-be. But they may not be as popular as they once were, according to a UK survey. Simply
Splash About’s floating pufferfish water toys are soft, tactile and ideal for the pool or bath time. Suitable from 10+ months, babies can grab, throw, play and safely chew the
Following a thorough selection process, Joules has named Jonathon Brown as the Group’s new CEO. This follows the Group’s announcement in May that Nick Jones would be stepping down from
The Insights Family – a global leader in kids, parents, and family market intelligence – uses data from its Making It Matter report to assess how brands can best reach
The final day of this year’s Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) will focus on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, spotlighting new and diverse brands and voices to drive meaningful change. “Through partnerships
Crew Clothing Company, the British casualwear brand for men, women and children has implemented the use of 100% recycled polybags across its extensive global supply chain with the support of
Having focused on earth-friendly kidswear for decades, Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P) is on the cusp of completing a circular fashion model as it makes final developments to expand its second
Willsow, creator of the first-ever plantable children’s books, is celebrating a trio of award wins at the recent Gift of the Year awards from the Giftware Association. Along with the
Technical and sustainable outdoor kidswear brand Isbjörn of Sweden has appointed communication specialist Emi Svedberg as Content Creator. The new Content Creator role will involve being responsible for the content
This year’s edition of The Schoolwear Show will officially support children’s charity Sal’s Shoes and its UK School Shoes Fund, which helps buy children in need a new pair of
For a/w 22, two iconic brands unite to create footwear inspired by the popular entertainment brand Pokémon. The new Clarks Pokémon collection brings Pokémon and icons to life, including Pikachu,
