Web Watch: The Patchwork Parrot
Launched in March, The Patchwork Parrot is a new family-run online business based in Hythe, Kent, created by husband-and-wife team Jemma and Aaron Hatton. As parents to four children, they
Launched in March, The Patchwork Parrot is a new family-run online business based in Hythe, Kent, created by husband-and-wife team Jemma and Aaron Hatton. As parents to four children, they
Kerry Fitzpatrick began her retail career in womenswear before opening Love Ivy, a traditional baby and children’s clothing store in Grangemouth, in 2013 after the birth of her daughter, Ivy. In
Simonetta Group is expanding Eleventy Junior’s international presence with a new dedicated corner at Harrods. This latest milestone forms part of the brand's ongoing global growth strategy and comes at
Scandibørn, a leading online destination for Scandi-inspired family and children's products, has reached a key milestone of one million orders. Since its launch in 2016, Scandibørn has helped parents create
Kinder Collective is an award-winning, consciously curated children’s retail concept, rooted in values of kindness, quality and community. Every item is handpicked to celebrate play, encourage imagination, or simply bring
For a brand owner, a website is a shop window, a fitting room, a stockroom, an outlet store and a customer service desk all in one. For a retail distributor,
Bira, a leading association for independent retailers, has warned that Royal Mail’s new cap on daily business collections could create serious challenges for small retailers during their busiest trading period. Royal
Victoria Robinson, a partner in Buckles Law’s Corporate and Commercial team, discusses the new rules on online reviews, explaining what retailers can and cannot do, where the legal risks now
New insight from Spring & Autumn Fair, in partnership with Faire, shows community-building is becoming one of independent retail’s most powerful yet underused growth drivers. The findings, taken from the recently
Sophie Mirman, founder of Trotters, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty the King's Birthday Honours List for services to retail. The
Applications for the Nation’s Favourite Businesses have opened as part of the upcoming celebrations of this year’s Small Business Saturday UK, taking place on 5 December 2026. The Nation’s Favourite Businesses
Blue Almonds, the luxury baby and toddler boutique on Walton Street in Kensington, has launched its 2026 House of Blue Almonds Residency, giving brands the chance to win an exclusive
Cristina Bertagna and Melina Lee from TikTok marketing agency Nonsensical discuss how childrenswear retailers can use the social media app to boost sales, drive footfall and build community. CWB: Who is
Jen Marshall, a parent to three young children, opened Rainbow Bay in August 2025 to provide children’s shoes that balance comfort, quality and personality. Rainbow Bay offers a bright, playful
SizeWise is an innovative company dedicated to bringing trust to online shoe sizing, with a particular emphasis on the children’s footwear market. Under CEO Alan Power’s leadership, it is reshaping
Launched online this month, design-led children's concept store, The Mini Curator, was born from a simple idea: that objects made for children can be both meaningful to play with and
Led by Michelle Ojulah, Threads Creatives consultancy brings in-depth retail expertise to independent brands and businesses, empowering them to grow, innovate and thrive in a competitive marketplace. Michelle Ojulah launched Threads
Shoplifting offences in England and Wales have fallen for the first time in years, new ONS figures show, but a leading independent retailers' association is warning that half a million
Children's lifestyle store Cucurucu was established in November 2025 in the heart of Conwy, North Wales. The inspiration for the business came from owner Helen Parkes’ love of independent children’s
A new report from Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire offers independent retailers a clear, data-backed blueprint for growth, revealing that success on today’s high street is being driven not
A year after joining Harrods’ Fourth Floor in its Baby and Nursery Department, The Baby Cot Shop has deepened its presence, working with private clients, interior designers and families from