Pact Retail Accessories (formerly TIC Retail Accessories), which supports the circular economy through closed-loop reuse solutions for garment hangers and Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags, is now a member of
According to retail intelligence expert Springboard, footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +2.7% last week from the week before, as workers begin to return to their offices. There was
Olive & Pip, which creates gifts and accessories out of children’s drawings, is offering its services to independent kidswear retailers. Celebrating those “look what I made” moments, its products spread
The John Lewis Partnership is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas; 2,000 more than last year to meet increased demand over the busy festive period. The
VBazaar is a new cruelty-free, one-stop vegan-only marketplace that profiles independent business owners solely in the vegan space. Companies can use the platform to list and sell their products directly,
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) says the Government's plans to increase National Insurance contributions could put a further burden on struggling indies. On Tuesday 8 September 2021, Boris Johnson announced
A host of independent gift businesses have been chosen as part of a line-up of 100 inspirational UK entrepreneurs to officially kick off this year’s Small Business Saturday UK, as
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has concerns that the race for some local councils to become net zero could have a detrimental impact on independent shops. Bira is committed to
New data from retail intelligence expert Springboard shows footfall in UK retail destinations rose by +4.9% last week from the week before, with rises of +6.9% in high streets and
Zero Zen is an online store specialising in all things biodegradable, natural, ethical, sustainable and organic. The website features a host of reusable and eco-friendly products for all the family
With retail venues having finally reopened their doors to the public, new Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) research shows gift cards continue to be a key driver in encouraging
The John Lewis Partnership has signed an agreement with Tesco to lease a 1 million sq. ft distribution centre at Fenny Lock in Milton Keynes. The move will help the business
With the school summer holiday in full swing, footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +1.4% last week from the week before according to Springboard’s latest data. This follows a
New sustainable kids’ clothing start-up Kookoo But Kind is continuing its partnership with John Lewis’ Great British Pop Up. Throughout August, the childrenswear brand will showcase its new eye-catching, gender-neutral
New research has revealed the retail industry is ‘dangerously underestimating the role technology will play in building a sustainable operation that can thrive in the face of future pandemics, the
Latest data from retail expert Springboard reveals footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +3.3% last week from the week before. Footfall also rose in all three destination types. However,
My Little Green Wardrobe is a new website selling children’s clothes and apparel sourced from sustainable and ethical brands only. Each independent children’s brand has been hand-picked and vetted to
British fashion and luxury goods retailer Browns has introduced Browns Kidswear, an edit it has titled ‘Honey, I Shrunk The Fashion’. Alongside its curated seasonal offering for grown-ups, Browns Kidswear
Earlier this spring, H&M launched a global initiative to support today’s role models - kids. The new initiative aims to find and empower role models making progress on social equality,
Retail expert Springboard is forecasting UK footfall will rise by +19.7% this week following ‘Freedom Day’ today, as Covid restrictions such as face coverings and social distancing are no longer
London-based baby and kids’ brand, Fabric Flavours, has opened a new two-storey concept store in Hampstead, North West London. Customers can now shop the brand’s full collection in-store, which includes signature
