Retailers are being invited to apply for a delegate place on Brand Licensing Europe’s popular Retail Mentoring Programme (RMP). The free-to-attend, CPD-accredited course is delivered through a series of seminars,
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling on shoppers to support independent shops via its new online trading site, Neartoo. The newly launched website allows shoppers to find out
As a result of Government support and the general hardship brought by the Covid pandemic, many fashion tenants allowed themselves to fall into rent arrears. Very large numbers remain in
CWB's pick of school shoe brands available to get in-store. School By Bobux The School by Bobux range offers styles in premium, patent and coated black leathers. It also features innovations including
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the report released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) about a study on how the high street is faring. The new report highlights how
The brainchild of UK-based global licensing organisation, Brand Machine Group (BMG), Portofino Kids is a new online store offering a curated edit of premium childrenswear brands from around the world. Stocking
Handmade baby brand, Gooseberry Fool, intertwines the art of crochet with cherished family memories, ethics and empowerment of women. As the business enters a new phase of growth, CWB speaks
Established in September 2021, Eco Baby Box is a boutique for 0 to 4 years based in Ottery St Mary, a small town in East Devon. Business owner Nicci Simpson
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the announcement by the government about the full lifting of Covid-19 restrictions. In response to this statement, Bira's CEO Andrew Goodacre, says;
According to retail expert Springboard, last week’s storms heavily impacted footfall across the UK, with a -3.8% decline from the week before and drops in all three destination types, leaving
According to retail expert Springboard, footfall rose by +2.2% last week in UK retail destinations from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types: +2.6% in
Helen Greaves, owner of Bromsgrove-based independent school uniform shop S&H Schoolwear and Sports, discusses the history behind her family-run business and the importance of supporting the local community. Many independent schoolwear
Clare Cummins, a mum of three with a passion for fashion, launched Bella Diosa in 2018, initially focusing on Instagram. As interest grew, so did Bella Diosa’s platform. Cummins built her
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has made a statement about the recently released Levelling Up White Paper, which is set to regenerate town centres. In the report, one of the
Springboard examines trends over two key periods: Lockdown (January to March 2021) and post-lockdown (April to December 2021). Footfall across all UK retail destinations was –31.1% lower than in 2019, up
The Campus is a new concept developed to include a flexible workspace, pop-up retail and an urban food hall. Plus, an interactive leisure area, including a bar and digital table
Kids O’Clock, a worldwide, online destination for conscious parents to buy and sell pre-loved children's items, has introduced an app. The pre-loved marketplace is the first and only global peer-to-peer
Shoppers are forecast to spend £19.8bn using their smartphones and tablets over the festive season. This figure is up 47% on 2019, which is the first comparative year according to
According to retail expert Springboard, there will be a significant impact on footfall in UK retail destinations following the Government’s announcement regarding Covid Plan B, which includes guidance to work
Inc Retail MD, Dan Shaw, discusses the tactics retailers can employ to make better use of their physical stores. Ecommerce has been a hot topic for many years now, but since
After the social restrictions and isolation brought by the pandemic, 90% of shoppers are craving the friendly service of local independent retailers according to new research by commercial insurer NFU
