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
Danish childrenswear brand Wheat is opening its first flagship store on Østerbrogade in Copenhagen, marking a significant milestone in the company’s retail expansion. Following a phase of international growth, including recent
Following an internal review, the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT), which offers financial support to parents working in the UK fashion and textiles industry, is reducing the minimum required
Independent department store chain, Morley Department Stores, has appointed Melanie Smallwood as its first chief trading officer (CTO). Smallwood joins the company this month, bringing over 30 years of senior
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) welcomes the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, but cautions that without business rates reform and action on overseas imports, high street
JoJo Maman Bébé has launched in the FatFace store at Bluewater Shopping Centre, as the lifestyle brand expands its in-store range to include a curated selection from JoJo alongside its
Duckduckbaby, India’s premier destination for iconic global baby brands, has officially launched My Carry Potty in India. Duckduckbaby launched the brand both online and at its flagship location in Gurgaon
SMALL-FOLK, situated in Totnes, Devon, has grown from a tiny shop into a thriving hub for children’s fashion and lifestyle products. The business was founded by Anna Liddle in June
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has added its voice to a landmark cross-industry campaign calling for urgent reform of the business electricity market, as small retailers continue to struggle with disproportionately
