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
M&S Kids, YoungMinds and The Doodle Boy are collaborating once again on a limited edition ‘Hello Yellow’ kidswear collection to support World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The collection
John Lewis has reaffirmed its commitment to customers on “quality products, brilliant service and competitive prices,” with a refreshed brand promise to reflect how customers shop today. Never Knowingly Undersold is
Childrenswear rental company, thelittleloop, has expanded into the secondhand clothing market, offering a one-stop shop for quality, preloved clothing with a guaranteed buy-back service. Parents can now shop for ethical
Childrenswear brand JoJo Maman Bébé is partnering with Action for Children to support vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK. Money raised through the partnership will help provide
With over 15 years of experience in the leisure and hospitality industry, Samantha Rowley-Corns had always wanted a business of her own. Last year, after becoming a proud mum to
Small Business Saturday has confirmed plans for its next national roadshow, with small businesses across 21 UK towns and cities set for a moment in the spotlight. Kicking off in
Born in Dubai, sustainable children’s swimwear and essentials brand Bodi Loves is now available in the UK exclusively through The Little Place. As consumer demand continues to grow, the brand
M&S has launched The Parent Hood, its very first baby club and also the first club from its loyalty programme, Sparks. The Parent Hood is a community for parents and
Boots has launched a new and exclusive Maybe Baby clothing brand for 0-2 years in stores across the UK and online at boots.com. The new babywear range includes over 50
A popular small business skills programme is set to make a comeback to help supercharge Britain’s smallest firms, as the economy shows signs of recovery. Small Business Britain’s Small and
Childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has launched a new in-store donation scheme, JoJo Reloved, which runs from 1-31 August 2024. Customers can visit a local participating JoJo store to donate
Bloom & Alfie is a new independent lifestyle store for mothers and babies, but the origins of the business date back much further. Store owner Julia Cook is a children’s
Danish childrenswear brand, Wheat, has strengthened its retail presence in John Lewis stores and at johnlewis.com. The latest Wheat collections are now available at four John Lewis stores (Leeds, White
Marks and Spencer has introduced an exclusive collaboration with young artist, cartoonist and viral doodler, Joe Whale aka The Doodle Boy, with all profits from the collection going to YoungMinds,
Lanigan & Hulme Junior is a brand-new kidswear store from the owners of premium men’s and womenswear independent, Lanigan & Hulme. Having collectively accumulated years of experience in retail, fashion
Nichola Zoe and her daughter Amy had dreamed of having a family business – a mother and daughter team running a baby boutique, which in time would be passed through
