With the help of AI chatbot, Bernard, sustainable children’s clothing brand Isbjörn of Sweden has reduced its web returns by 50% since October 2019. Bernard, originally developed by social media
In October 2019, St Crispins Retail Village in Northampton welcomed Rockit Children’s Boutique, bringing a much-needed independent offering to the local community. Owner Holly Hamer’s inviting store is both child and
Pre-loved baby and kids’ luxury website Kidswear Collective is opening a three-month pop-up in Selfridges, Oxford Street. Officially launching on Monday 16 March, the 43 sq. m pop-up curated by Selfridges
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has confirmed a new partnership with ShopperTrak. From Monday 16 March, the partnership will see the launch of a new monthly footfall monitor; the BRC-ShopperTrak
NearSt, a British retail technology start-up that Google is backing to drive more people into the high street, has raised £2m in seed funding to encourage footfall into bricks and mortar stores. Founded in 2015
Entries are now open for the Best Small Shops competition 2020, with UK independent retailers from all sectors able to apply. The Best Small Shops competition celebrates both the commitment and
Online retailer for children’s designer fashion, Childrensalon.com, ranked #61 in the 2020 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The Sunday Times Best Companies 2020 list was revealed
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has confirmed the signing of four new retail operators to Buck Street Market - London’s first eco market. The latest signings are handmade babywear retailer, Dress
Rosie Davies, senior associate in the retail team at Goodman Derrick LLP, provides competitive strategies for high street stores. Online retailing is not a temporary phenomenon. It brings huge challenges for
Independent retailers have a new weapon in their arsenal when taking the fight to the online giants. A partnership between Vend, the preferred retail point-of-sale software of Bira, and NearSt, the
Brand Licensing Europe, which takes place on 6-8 October 2020 at ExCeL London, has opened applications for this year’s Retail Mentoring Programme. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the programme,
Hammerson, on behalf of the Dundrum Partnership, has confirmed that Ireland’s leading luxury retail store, Brown Thomas, is opening a flagship store at Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin. The signing marks the
John Lewis Partnership has announced two new charity partnerships to celebrate 20 years of its volunteering programme, The Golden Jubilee Trust (GJT). Some 20 Partners will be assigned for up
The UK’s largest childrenswear trade show, INDX Kidswear, is gearing up for another record-breaking event in February 2020. Here’s what’s in store. The upcoming edition of INDX Kidswear on 9-10 February
Linda Sätterström, founder and creative director of Swedish baby brand Elodie, discusses the company’s latest developments. Laura Turner: What sparked the idea for Elodie? Linda Sätterström: I’ve always been a creative soul
Leading kids’ fashion and lifestyle trade show, Pitti Bimbo, focuses on creative productions, special events, new brands and international collaborations for January 2020. Pitti Bimbo is set to celebrate its 90th
Latest data by B-Stock, a leading online secondary marketplace, shows that children’s toys are amongst the most returned items following Christmas. The number of items sent back on National Returns Day
For the last few years, footwear specialist Charles Clinkard has been offering families full support to ensure that children with autism are comfortable throughout each stage of the buying process.
The government has named the first 14 pilot areas to benefit from the Future High Streets Fund, which will support local areas’ plans to make their high streets and town
The Balou Kids website and bricks and mortar shop in Stratford-upon-Avon launched on 9 November. British born designer Banayioda Theodorou - a childrenswear designer for nearly 10 years and a mother
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