Campaigners call for public support on Small Business Saturday
The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend, as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into
The public is being urged to show support for small businesses this weekend, as Small Business Saturday returns with a mission to deliver a vital boost for firms heading into
The latest episode of Bira's High Street Matters podcast takes a look into the psychology of shop theft, exploring why criminals target independent retailers and revealing the complex network behind
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed a major new report from the House of Lords that calls for empowered local leadership and simplified funding to help revive Britain's
Seven in ten independent retailers across the UK are boycotting Black Friday this year, as rising operational costs and economic pressures continue to impact small businesses, according to the latest
Newbie, a brand under the Swedish fashion chain Kappahl Group, has opened its seventh store in the UK. Located in Guildford within the greater London area, this new store marks
Charlotte Broadbent, UK general manager at Faire, shares her top tips for independent retailers to get ahead of the festive rush. The so-called ‘golden quarter’ is now well and truly upon
Meri Meri, whose collection includes partyware and heirloom-quality children’s gifts and dress-up, has opened a pop-up in Harrods. Running until 1 January 2025 in Harrods' fourth floor children’s department, the
Independent retailers are discovering how local visibility technology can help drive footfall to high street stores, according to a new podcast released by Bira. The latest episode of High Street
The Association of Independent Stores (AIS) has commended outgoing Chair Neville Moore for his dedication to the leading membership organisation for independent retail in the UK and Ireland. After a
Just a Card, the campaign that encourages people to support, value and buy from artists, makers, independent shops and small businesses, will once again be running its Indie Friday initiative
Sustainable children’s brand MORI is opening a new retail store in Westfield London in early November, as the company continues its ambitious expansion on the high street. October also saw
Spring Fair, the UK home, gift and fashion trade show which takes place on 2-5 February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a new Retail Insights podcast series for retail,
CWB speaks to JoJo Maman Bébé’s marketing director, Georgina Drew, to learn more about the company’s transformative developments. Laura Turner: What can we expect from the ‘new’ JoJo Maman Bébé? Georgina Drew:
Back in 2018, a time when people were starting to become increasingly conscious of adopting a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, Charlotte Loving established Loving by Nature to provide an in-person
The Kappahl Group’s brand, Newbie, continues its growth journey with the opening of three new stores in the London area. The expansion is part of Newbie's strategy to establish more
Launched in June by Paola Nyderek, Apple & Pink is a new online boutique offering luxurious newborn gifts. The collection is handmade in Peru using Peruvian Pima cotton and includes
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is encouraging independent retailers to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to help revolutionise the high street in its latest podcast. The new episode from the High
Boutique children’s accessories brand, Rockahula Kids, has opened a Halloween pop-up at Harrods. Located on the 4th floor in Childrenswear, the pop-up showcases the brand’s Halloween range and will run
During the school holidays, Ealing Broadway shopping centre provided relief to local families through a free Uniform Store, which included schoolwear donated by SchoolUniformShop.co.uk and the local community. Commenting on the
At the end of 2023, Jess Reed found herself at a crossroads in her career, feeling stuck and in need of a new direction. Opening a children’s concept store had
Childrenswear rental and resale platform, thelittleloop, has launched a pioneering take-back service that enables brands to become circular. Named Reloop, the initiative allows brands to passively increase revenues, customer loyalty