Taking place at Cranmore Park Conference and Event Centre in Solihull, this year’s Schoolwear Show runs from Sunday 10 October to Monday 11 October 2021. Dedicated solely to the independent
Ahead of the return of the Schoolwear Show, Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of the Schoolwear Association, are calling on the industry to plan ahead to help mitigate ongoing
According to retail intelligence expert Springboard, footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +2.7% last week from the week before, as workers begin to return to their offices. There was
A*Dee, which is part of the Picture Book Fashion portfolio, has won Best Kidswear Brand of the Year in the Drapers Independents Awards 2021. A*Dee was launched in 2012 and was
This month, gift and homeware brand Rex London has introduced a new digital trade catalogue for autumn 2021. The offer includes almost 140 completely brand-new products alongside existing bestsellers, award-winning
SnoozeShade, a leading UK range of sun and sleep shades, has unveiled another solution into its award-winning collection: introducing SnoozeShade Twin Deluxe, ideal for parents with two in tow. The double-width pushchair sunshade
Silver Cross has expanded its valet and service initiative to include sister brand Micralite. The service initially allowed anyone wishing to keep their Silver Cross pram or stroller, either to
With the opening of a fifth hall for Harrogate International Nursery Fair in October and the return of several major brands including Mamas & Papas, there is still exhibition space
Olive & Pip, which creates gifts and accessories out of children’s drawings, is offering its services to independent kidswear retailers. Celebrating those “look what I made” moments, its products spread
Steve Oliver, CEO and co-founder of musicMagpie, a leading re-commerce business specialising in refurbished consumer technology, is urging local leaders to attend Stockport’s first One+All Sustainability In Action Summit on
Before visiting The Schoolwear Show on 10-11 October 2021, make sure you visit the event’s website. It includes a host of useful information to help enhance your visit. For instance, those
The a/w 21 collection from childrenswear brand Pigeon includes Sherpa fleece, velour and chunky cord. As always, new prints are available, including penguins, foxes, wolves, marmots, hares, Russian dolls and
Karen Mason, co-founder of Newmanor Law, is keen to raise awareness of the benefits and challenges posed by break clauses. Here she offers advice to anyone currently looking to renegotiate
To help drive forward the need for sustainability and longevity in childrenswear, leading ethical and sustainable children’s clothing company, Frugi, has a new partnership with The Little Loop, the UK’s
The 220 sq. m BLE Sustainability Activation in partnership with Products of Change will be front and centre on the show floor, featuring six unique zones to inspire the industry
The John Lewis Partnership is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas; 2,000 more than last year to meet increased demand over the busy festive period. The
Fans of the evergreen brand will be head-to-toe in their favourite Care Bears™, with ranges available from two new licensees. First introduced to the world in 1982, Care Bears have never
The new BIBS Overall Bib is designed with children's needs in mind while not compromising on design or aesthetics. Produced exclusively at BIBS’s headquarters in Denmark, it has a classic
The countdown is on for this year’s Schoolwear Show, with less than a month to go until the 2021 event. If you haven’t already, click here to register. Once your
This autumn, award-winning nursery brand, Ickle Bubba, is expanding into France and Germany. Launching into two key European markets, this strategic move follows Ickle Bubba’s more recent expansion into Australia
Available from 13 September, John Lewis is extending its Anyday own brand to include childrenswear, menswear and womenswear, following an initial launch in nursery, home and technology in April. From
