Introducing The Nest SEFAR Directory
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,
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
From 19-21 August 2026, Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) will celebrate its 10th edition at the Istanbul Expo Center, bringing together Türkiye’s export-oriented apparel manufacturers, established brands and international sourcing companies
With the entry deadline fast approaching, the Baby Products Industry Association (BPIA) is reminding innovators across the UK not to miss their chance to enter the Concept & Innovation Awards
Retailers who register for Autumn Fair 2026 at the NEC Birmingham from 6-9 September can book a free slot for personalised business advice from leading retail experts through new 1-2-1
Pioneering stroller brand Bugaboo and global fashion house Stella McCartney have a new special-edition collaboration launching globally in September 2026. Bringing together two iconic brands known for innovation, craftsmanship and
As independent retailers continue to seek innovative solutions to stand out and capture new audiences, bespoke embroidery offers a valuable means to cultivate lasting customer loyalty through the art of
CBME Türkiye is strengthening its position as the region’s most international sourcing platform for the children, baby and maternity products industry, and the trade show’s 44th edition on 11-13 November