Retail profile: Hettie & Sid
Joanne Barker, owner of the Hettie & Sid chain of independent children’s stores, discusses business growth and the key to retail success. Hettie & Sid began life in April 2007 as
Joanne Barker, owner of the Hettie & Sid chain of independent children’s stores, discusses business growth and the key to retail success. Hettie & Sid began life in April 2007 as
Sustainability is proving to be more than just a buzzword on Britain's high streets, as independent retailers discover that eco-friendly practices are driving both cost savings and increased profits. Exploring
Sarah Liddiard, a senior associate in the corporate and commercial team at law firm Debenhams Ottaway, highlights the key points to include in a celebrity Collaboration Agreement. Celebrity collaborations with retailers
Pamela Freyne is a mother to one son and three daughters and always loved styling her children when they were small. After leaving a career in healthcare, she had the
From the founders of the award-winning Base Childrenswear retail chain, Casa Childrenswear is a new independent, family-owned retail concept focused on high-quality, fashionable and sustainable clothing, gifts and toys from
Bogumila Stroka is the founder and CEO of YNot Design, a London-based company that offers advice, guidance and resources that empower business owners to achieve their goals and develop successful
Children’s retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has introduced a JoJo x Paddington™ Collection, bringing the popular character to life on a range of garments including appliqué sweatshirts and pretty collar dresses. The
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