The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has vowed to continue to fight for retailers that missed out on government support. The pledge follows the findings of the Treasury Select Committee
A leading sportswear brand has unveiled a full range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to cater to schools and school retailers as the UK starts to emerge from lockdown. GFORCE Sportswear,
A recent survey conducted by FanFinders has compared the lives and purchasing habits of mums in the UK and the United States. The survey data, which was collected from over 7,000
Award-winning British clothing label Magnet Mouse has created a range of babywear using hidden magnetic fastenings that are securely sewn inside the clothes' lining. Catering for time-conscious parents, Magnet Mouse
Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT), which provides financial grants for the children of UK fashion and textile families, is encouraging parents to apply now for September school uniforms. Grants
On Monday 15 June, non-essential retail shops across England began reopening after 12 weeks of closure since the Covid-19 outbreak. They will, however, both look and operate differently compared to
As the retail sector begins to reopen following lockdown, retailers offering gift cards could see a boost in consumer spend. According to the latest forecasts from the Gift Card &
Term Footwear, which designs, manufactures and sells school shoes, has hit its Kickstarter target to produce a new school footwear range. The new Sole Buddy collection was originally due to
New research by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, shows 66.8% of 16 to 24-year-olds are feeling comfortable about returning to shops. Just over half of UK consumers are willing
Mamas & Papas has launched a new virtual personal shopping service for new and expectant parents. The nursery brand has taken its popular personal shopping appointments online. This ensures that even
Rory O'Connor, founder and CEO of Scurri, a provider of software that connects and optimises ecommerce ordering, shipping and delivery process, discusses the reopening of stores. Covid-19 has transformed large swathes
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed concern for a proposed relaxation of Sunday trading laws. Under plans being suggested by the government, England could suspend Sunday trading laws
Luxury retail packager, Fleet, discusses adapting its business to support the reopening of retail. Barely a business in the country will have escaped the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Since the
Barclays has launched a toolkit to help UK SMEs get back on their feet as they navigate the uncertainty created by coronavirus. The ‘Barclays Back to Business’ programme is designed in
Leading supply chain and consultancy, SCALA, has confirmed details of its 17th Annual Supply Chain Debate. On 25 June, supply chain thought leader John Gattorna will be joined by John
Independents' Day UK, the year-round campaign to promote independent retail businesses across the UK with an emphasis on driving footfall to small shops on 4 July, has launched its 2020
Pitti Immagine has confirmed its physical trade fairs, including childrenswear show Pitti Bimbo, are being postponed until 2021. Pitti Bimbo no. 91 had originally been rescheduled to run as two
CWB's Laura Turner speaks to Josefa Buckland, founder of Edinburgh-based Graceful Changes, a new eco-friendly subscription company delivering sustainably sourced childrenswear parcels across the UK. Laura Turner: What’s the story behind
CWB's Laura Turner speaks to Steve Malkin, CEO and founder of The Planet Mark, a sustainability certification for businesses of any size that recognises continuous improvements, encourages action, and works
Children’s and adults’ street and casualwear label, That Gorilla Brand, has launched in the UK offering quality fabrics, inclusive nature and purpose to save gorillas. Established in Europe, the brand is
Daniel Morris, co-founder of The Morris Fyfe Agency in Brick Lane, east London, has launched an online petition calling for business rates grants and holidays for retail companies to be extended to include wholesale
