Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has appointed Jonathan Clamp as managing director, starting on 17 November. Clamp brings more than three decades of senior retail leadership experience spanning buying groups, corporate
Employment law changes are reshaping how childrenswear retailers manage seasonal, casual and part-time staff. Claire Scanlan of Buckles Law explains what businesses need to check now to stay compliant and
Consistent orders, stronger supplier relationships and public procurement were among the priorities highlighted at Manchester Made & Regions, as manufacturers, brands and retailers explored practical ways to strengthen UK fashion
Manchester Made & Regions will bring manufacturers, brands, retailers and sourcing professionals to Manchester Hall on Wednesday 4 November to explore the commercial case for UK production. Organised by Source
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched its 2026–2031 strategy, calling on UK fashion and textile retailers and brands to help extend financial support to children whose families
Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is hosting a complimentary webinar on 29 October 2026 focused on updates to safety requirements for textile products used in young children’s sleeping environments. Titled
UK-based specialist retail consultancy and industry hub The Nest is launching The Nest SEFAR Directory on Tuesday 6 October, opening up its network of expertise, partners and resources to maternity,
The BPIA has named three finalists for its 2026 Concept & Innovation Awards: Eimear Campbell for Swishroll™, an innovative stroller-wheel cleaning aid; Natasha Artwell for Little Pair, a portable support
Selling consumer goods through EU distributors: the green-claims questions for UK brands. 27 September 2026 saw the coming into effect across the EU of the Green Transition Directive, which strengthens the
Source Fashion, Fashion-Enter and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF) are launching Made in Manchester & Regions, a new event designed to connect UK manufacturers with brands, retailers and
From bio-based fibres and recycled materials to moisture management, thermal regulation and circular sourcing, Texhibition Istanbul highlighted textile developments that could offer new possibilities for UK childrenswear buyers, retailers and
The Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) and Boden are celebrating a decade-long partnership supporting the British fashion brand’s employees who are parents and carers. Through the partnership, FTCT helps eligible
Spanish children’s products association ASEPRI showcased 16 childcare brands to international buyers at Kind + Jugend in Cologne, marking one of its most globally diverse pavilion editions to date. The line-up
Kind + Jugend 2026 welcomed around 15,000 trade visitors from 114 countries to Cologne, as the international baby and toddler products industry gathered for three days of buying, networking and
Soil Association Certification, the UK’s leading organic certification body, has added the Global Responsible Textiles Standard (GRTS) to its textile certification services, complementing the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which
Autumn Fair 2026 closed on 9 September following four days of buying, product discovery and networking at the NEC Birmingham, with organisers reporting increased interest in cross-category sourcing and products
Entries for the Baby Products Industry Association’s (BPIA) Concept & Innovation Awards close at midnight on Friday 11 September. The awards are open to start-ups, inventors, entrepreneurs and established brands
UK home, gift and fashion trade show, Spring Fair, has a new partnership with Total Licensing to accelerate the growth of its licensing sector. The move follows the launch of
The tenth edition of IFCO – Istanbul Fashion Connection, held from 19-21 August 2026, reinforced Istanbul’s role as a major international business hub for fashion, welcoming 12,550 trade visitors from
Kind + Jugend 2026 will return to Cologne from 15-17 September, bringing together around 700 exhibitors from over 40 countries across the baby and toddler products sector. A key focus will
Harrogate International Nursery Fair has introduced a new range of Show Ready stand packages, offering brands a simple, cost-effective route into the UK’s only nursery trade exhibition. Designed for companies looking
