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Launched in August, Lotus & Bumble began, as many strong ideas do, with a problem. Founder Sara Samuels had spent hours searching numerous websites for beautiful, ethical baby gifts for
Launched in August, Lotus & Bumble began, as many strong ideas do, with a problem. Founder Sara Samuels had spent hours searching numerous websites for beautiful, ethical baby gifts for
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the Budget’s business rates announcements as a win for independent retailers, while warning that the lack of support with employment and energy
Spring & Autumn Fair has relaunched its year-round content platform, Inside Retail, with a new fortnightly podcast exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities facing retailers and brands. Extending discussions beyond the
Established in November 2025, The River Mouse is a children’s boutique founded by Lucy Wright. Tucked away on Bath’s Pierrepont Place, it sits at the back of Hidden Store, an
A new survey by Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has revealed opportunities for independent fashion retailers in the golden quarter. AIS – the UK and Ireland’s leading buying and services group
Children’s shoe-fitting organisation The Footwear Hub has written to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget on 28 October, calling for measures to protect specialist independent footwear retailers. The intervention follows research
Opened in June, Inti Baby is a new baby boutique founded by husband-and-wife team Emily Morgan Carrion Bazan and Jose Luis Carrion Bazan. Set in the heart of Bristol’s independent
Italian luxury menswear brand Luca Faloni has expanded its Kids Club offer at its King’s Road boutique in London, introducing a dedicated Kids Corner for the collection. The in-store space showcases
As Trotters approaches four decades in business, the London-born independent childrenswear retailer is strengthening its brand, elevating the customer experience and investing in smarter operations, while holding fast to the
MORI is opening its fourth London store on Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, on 3 October 2026, strengthening the brand’s commitment to physical retail despite ongoing pressures on the UK high
Janie and Jack has teamed up with British fashion journalist and Sharland England founder Louise Roe to curate a 12‑piece Fall Edit, launched to support the childrenswear brand’s growing UK
Childrenswear retailer Trotters is among the businesses featured in a new campaign film for Spring Fair 2027, celebrating the people, passion and connections that shape retail. The film forms part of
International baby and parenting retailer Ebebek has opened its fourth UK store at Merry Hill, marking its first location outside the South East. The 9,689 sq. ft store located in
Danish childrenswear brand Wheat is taking the next step in its international growth journey with new retail concepts at both Printemps and Galeries Lafayette in Paris. Last month, the brand opened
International baby and parenting retailer, Ebebek, has signed for its first location outside the South East, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s UK expansion strategy. The retailer has secured a
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) will urge new PM Andy Burnham to deliver full business rates reform across the high street, rather than limiting support to a 20% discount
Retail trade events, Spring & Autumn Fair, have launched a new national campaign calling for a minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres across England. The
Children’s fitted footwear expert Start‑Rite Shoes has a new partnership with Monkhouse, one of the country’s most established school uniform retailers. The collaboration introduces an in-store fit and order model
Blue Almonds, Chelsea’s female-founded luxury independent retailer for mums-to-be, babies and toddlers, continues to support British entrepreneurship with the announcement of the three brands chosen for its House of Blue
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has opened nominations for this year’s Love Your High Street Awards, which recognise some of the best independent shops on the high street. The
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