Charlotte Broadbent, general UK manager at Faire, the online wholesale marketplace, shares her top retail predictions for 2025. The challenges of the past few years, from the aftermath of the pandemic
Marks & Spencer has committed to train and support a further almost 2,000 hard-to-reach young people through its Marks & Start programme over the next three years, as part of
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has been invited to participate in crucial Treasury discussions on business rates reform, marking a significant step forward in the Association's campaign to reduce
Despite stormy weather conditions hitting the UK last weekend, the nation’s support for small businesses remains strong, according to new research. The study by American Express to mark this year’s
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, is ending the year on a high following its strongest ever footfall figures at Victoria Gate and two new store openings across the
The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend, as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into
The latest episode of Bira's High Street Matters podcast takes a look into the psychology of shop theft, exploring why criminals target independent retailers and revealing the complex network behind
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a major new report from the House of Lords that calls for empowered local leadership and simplified funding to help revive Britain's
Seven in ten independent retailers across the UK are boycotting Black Friday this year, as rising operational costs and economic pressures continue to impact small businesses, according to the latest
Newbie, a brand under the Swedish fashion chain Kappahl Group, has opened its seventh store in the UK. Located in Guildford within the greater London area, this new store marks
Charlotte Broadbent, UK general manager at Faire, shares her top tips for independent retailers to get ahead of the festive rush. The so-called ‘golden quarter’ is now well and truly upon
Meri Meri, whose collection includes partyware and heirloom-quality children’s gifts and dress-up, has opened a pop-up in Harrods. Running until 1 January 2025 in Harrods' fourth floor children’s department, the
Independent retailers are discovering how local visibility technology can help drive footfall to high street stores, according to a new podcast released by Bira. The latest episode of High Street
The Association of Independent Stores (AIS) has commended outgoing Chair Neville Moore for his dedication to the leading membership organisation for independent retail in the UK and Ireland. After a
Just a Card, the campaign that encourages people to support, value and buy from artists, makers, independent shops and small businesses, will once again be running its Indie Friday initiative
Sustainable children’s brand MORI is opening a new retail store in Westfield London in early November, as the company continues its ambitious expansion on the high street. October also saw
Spring Fair, the UK home, gift and fashion trade show which takes place on 2-5 February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Retail Insights podcast series for retail,
CWB speaks to JoJo Maman Bébé’s marketing director, Georgina Drew, to learn more about the company’s transformative developments. Laura Turner: What can we expect from the ‘new’ JoJo Maman Bébé? Georgina Drew:
Back in 2018, a time when people were starting to become increasingly conscious of adopting a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, Charlotte Loving established Loving by Nature to provide an in-person
The Kappahl Group’s brand, Newbie, continues its growth journey with the opening of three new stores in the London area. The expansion is part of Newbie's strategy to establish more
Launched in June by Paola Nyderek, Apple & Pink is a new online boutique offering luxurious newborn gifts. The collection is handmade in Peru using Peruvian Pima cotton and includes
