The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) welcomes the government's announcement that it will help cut energy bills for businesses. Having campaigned tirelessly for clarification from the government for almost a
Award-winning children’s brand Bloomsbury Mill has landed on the shelves of heritage retailer Daniel, which has stores in Windsor, Ealing and Chiswick. The retail group selected Bloomsbury Mill as part
Kidswear Collective, the UK’s largest pre-loved kidswear consignment platform specialising in designer and luxury fashion, is expanding its partnership with Selfridges. Kidswear Collective first opened as a three-month pop-up in the
Selfridges has shared its first annual report following the launch of its transformational sustainability strategy, Project Earth, in August 2020. The report details the initiative’s progress and the next steps
The John Lewis Partnership is recruiting over 10,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas to meet increased demand over the busy festive period. To help with the cost of
Footfall figures for the August bank holiday weekend show all UK retail destinations increased by +5.3% across Saturday and Sunday in comparison to the previous week, according to retail expert
Following a recent survey with its members, the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed almost 88% of independent shops feel they are being forced into raising their prices to
As the cost of living continues to rise, new research from the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) reveals how shoppers are turning to gift cards to cut the cost
This month saw the opening of the first standalone Schuh Kids store in Manchester. Complete with a newly designed concept, the kids’ store is located in the Trafford Centre next
The Insights Family – a global leader in kids, parents, and family market intelligence – uses data from its Making It Matter report to assess how brands can best reach
Founded by Ali Ribchester, Tutti Frutti is a gender-neutral brand designed to fit over cloth nappies that began life online just over six years ago. As the brand grew, so
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) and the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands have launched a new cyber support hub. The platform aims to help support retailers following
Spanish clothing company Mango is accelerating the roll-out of its Mango Kids business line. The news follows growth in turnover in excess of 60% compared to 2019. Plus, a forecast
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Purpose-led fashion brand Scamp & Dude has opened a permanent bricks and mortar retail flagship. Located on the vibrant high street of Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the 1,569 sq ft immersive retail
Ducky Zebra, the sustainable and colourful childrenswear brand for 0-6 years, has once again taken a pop-up in the Oxford John Lewis. Founded during the pandemic by mum-of-two Sally Dear,
CWB meets new independent childrenswear retailer, DottyandV. A qualified solicitor by trade, Maria Booth’s previous career lacked the flexibility needed for family life. Keen to work for herself, Booth decided to
Independents’ Day UK in partnership with Local Rewards is encouraging consumers to make an extra effort to ‘shop small’ this weekend. The campaign exists to promote independent retail businesses all year
Husband and wife team Tom and Rosie McDiarmid launched All the Kids in November 2021. Following the birth of their daughter, the couple became acutely aware of gender stereotyping in
Childrenswear retailers reveal their plans for the s/s 23 buying season, discussing everything from short and forward ordering, budgets and trade shows to investing in new product categories and brands. Julia
Following a modest rise in footfall last week, retail expert Springboard predicts the Platinum Jubilee and school half-term holiday will cause footfall in retail destinations to surge by as much
