Bira CEO issues possible exit strategy for retail sector
Brave, customer-focused retailers who work closely with others in their community are most likely to survive in post-lockdown UK; this is the belief of Andrew Goodacre, head of the British
Brave, customer-focused retailers who work closely with others in their community are most likely to survive in post-lockdown UK; this is the belief of Andrew Goodacre, head of the British
Having successfully put a virtual spin on The Parent and Baby Show in April, the organisers saw a huge interest in continued activity. Following significant demand for online content from
On Friday 1 May, children of Clayesmore School will unite from their homes by wearing their school uniform to show their gratitude to frontline workers in uniform in a ‘reverse
Shanghai International School Uniform Expo (ISUE), which offers a B2B platform for global school uniform manufacturers/agents and private/public schools, is currently supporting the production of personal protective equipment (PPE). During the
Following Smalls Merino’s sixth annual Woolly Vest Week held earlier this year, the brand has made a significant donation to London-based charity, Little Village. Little Village helps local families to
Little Dot to Dot is a new brand of responsibly sourced baby and children’s clothes with a focus on sustainability, organic, and high-quality fabrics. Launched on 1 March 2020, Little Dot to
The Insights People, a global leader in kids, parents and family market intelligence, has several new appointments and promotions to support the company’s global expansion. With its launch into Latin America
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) is partnering with B2B fashion title Drapers on a Covid-19 appeal to raise £60,000 to support families in the UK fashion and textile industry. For
John Lewis has launched a soft toy design competition for children around the UK to raise critical funds for the NHS. With homeschooling recommencing across the nation, the retailer is inviting
Jelly Alligator is a brand-new Polish kidswear label for 0 to 12 years from the founders of organic childrenswear brand Raspberry Republic. Launching for s/s 20, Jelly Alligator offers fun and
David Luke Schoolwear has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. The schoolwear manufacturer is one of 220 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious
Parenting platform ParentChum has launched a brand-new marketplace supporting small business owners, independent boutiques and craft makers. BabyChum serves as a one-stop-shop for mums and dads; a marketplace for a wide range of
Zeco, the UK supplier of school uniform and sportswear, is expanding its range of eco garments. For several years now, the company has offered eco-blazers in 100% eco-polyester fabric. This means
Sitemark, the independent benchmarking service for the facilities management industry, has launched a workplace hygiene programme in response to Covid-19. The programme enables businesses to maintain clean and hygienic buildings so
John Lewis is boosting support for today’s ‘Virtual Britain’ by adapting its in-store services and taking them online for the first time. The free and bookable, advice-driven appointments will enable the
Luxury teething accessories brand YB Handmade London has a new rainbow edition teething bracelet to help spread positivity during the Covid-19 crisis. Furthermore, the brand is donating 50% of profits from
The postponed spring edition of CHIC Shanghai will now take place in July in Shenzhen. Due to the global coronavirus epidemic, Asia’s leading fashion and lifestyle fair could not be
Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of The Schoolwear Association, highlight the strengths of the industry in these difficult times. “As an industry, and particularly those who are Schoolwear Association members,
Hector & Queen specialises in the design and production of award-winning products including children’s bedroom furniture, felted slippers and felted animals. The brand's latest children’s range is the new Snow Leopard
British baby clothing and accessories brand The Little Tailor is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by giving back to those working on the frontline. Throughout April, therefore, The Little Tailor
Saving Local is a new, not-for-profit voucher scheme that enables customers to help local businesses survive the UK lockdown. The scheme allows loyal customers to buy vouchers for products now,