15:17 – A new breed of department store
15:17, the new chain of community focused department stores set to rejuvenate the UK high street. British retailing is undergoing the largest change in 50 years. Today’s consumer is demanding a
15:17, the new chain of community focused department stores set to rejuvenate the UK high street. British retailing is undergoing the largest change in 50 years. Today’s consumer is demanding a
David Luke’s MD Kathryn Shuttleworth discusses industry topics ranging from sustainability and the role of independents through to business ethics and market trends. Laura Turner: What challenges is the schoolwear sector
Six independent schoolwear retailers discuss their Back to School retail experiences for 2019. Sally Stephenson, director, The Pencil Case “This year’s Back to School was better than in 2018. We exceeded our sales
Akin Onal, founder and CEO of organic babywear brand MORI, shares the company’s latest developments. Laura Turner: Firstly, what’s the story behind MORI? Akin Onal: I started MORI in 2015 when I
The autumn edition of Chic Shanghai on 25-27 September 2019 welcomed 698 exhibitors and 718 brands from 10 countries, plus 54,202 trade visitors. Exhibitors showcased new collections on an area
The autumn edition of Chic China International Fashion Fair, Asia’s largest bi-annual fashion and lifestyle trade show, will take place on 25-27 September 2019. Hosted at the National Exhibition & Convention
Sal’s Shoes' doors are open once again for donations of children’s shoes of all types and sizes. The charity welcomes school shoes, trainers, flip flops, wellies, boots, football boots and
Independent school uniform provider Stevensons is launching a new school shoe section branded Shoe Hub within five of its branches; Epsom, Harpenden, Edinburgh (Morningside), Perth and St. Albans. The new Shoe
Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters is changing all of its carrier and mailing bags to alternatives that will reduce its impact on the environment. Until 2019, the company has been producing hundreds
Laura Turner talks Back to School readiness with Glenn Leech, Banner’s CEO. Laura Turner: How was Back to School in 2018? Glenn Leech: We delivered our best ever year for service. This
School uniform retailer, Grays Schoolwear, is opening its stores on Sundays for SEN inclusive Back to School shopping sessions for children with disabilities. To make Back to School shopping less overwhelming
Best friends and mothers, Georgie Simpson and Anna Lockwood, opened the wonderfully named children’s store Tiger Fifty 7 in late January in the spa town of Harrogate. (The shop’s name
This month BE Schoolwear, the schoolwear specific division of family business Border Embroideries, opened its seventh store, BE Schoolwear Borders. Located at the company’s headquarters in Greenlaw, Berwickshire, BE Schoolwear Borders
Schoolwear retailer Brenda’s is currently commemorating its 70th year. CWB speaks to company director Jan Green to discuss the business’s milestones and its longstanding commitment to progression and innovation. Brenda’s is
Jo Tutchener Sharp discusses developments and plans for Scamp & Dude, her unisex, ‘superpower infused’ clothing brand for kids and grown-ups. Laura Turner: Can you tell me about the recent appointments