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Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses, one a day for 100 days, leading up to Small Business Saturday 2025. Organisers are calling on small businesses from
Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses, one a day for 100 days, leading up to Small Business Saturday 2025. Organisers are calling on small businesses from
Noughts & Crosses is a newly established children’s store based in Stamford, Lincolnshire, which caters to ages 3-11 years. Opened in August 2024 by owner Laura Steele, the business extends
Little Lily & Co is a female-owned independent business located in the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales. The shop has been well-established in the area for over a
Boutique children’s accessories brand, Rockahula Kids, has launched a permanent retail fixture in the childrenswear department at Harrods. Located just off the main walkway, the space has been designed to
An independent retailers’ association has said that members are hopeful the warm weather and bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales. Bira (British Independent Retailers Association)
My 1st Years has launched a collaboration with the British heritage brand Flower Fairies™ by Cicely Mary Barker. Since the publication of Flower Fairies in the Spring of 1923, the
Following the successful launch of its flagship store in Greenwich this February, and its first UK location in Lakeside, baby and parenting retailer Ebebek has opened its third UK store
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan, including intensifying its presence in the UK with several new store openings in
Kidswear Collective, the pre-loved and past-season designer consignment platform for babies and children, has teamed up with charity shop chain FARA Kids. The partnership will see Kidswear Collective donate any
With over 20 years of expertise, Turkish baby and parenting brand, Ebebek, is now bringing its market-leading stores and Babyology philosophy to families across the UK. Aiming to redefine parenting
Alice Marney shares insight into Monsoon Kids and the company’s strong heritage in ethical trading. Laura Turner: How did Monsoon begin? Alice Marney: Monsoon was founded by Peter Simon in 1973. During
Award-winning baby and children’s clothing brand MORI has acquired children’s retailer KIDLY. Marking the brand's first-ever acquisition, this strategic D2C consolidation move is designed to strengthen MORI’s foothold in the
Faire, which surveyed 300 independent retailers, found that 83% have begun adopting artificial intelligence and a third were now making use of it every single day. However, one in 10
First launched in 2022 by Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated, Cotton Lives On™ is inviting UK clothing brands and retailers to join its cost-free initiative. A call-to-action to recycle old
MORI, the award-winning baby and children’s sleepwear brand known for its sustainable and thoughtfully designed essentials, is launching its bestselling products on Marks & Spencer’s online platform, Brands at M&S. The
Leading nursery brand Mamas & Papas has introduced a new app to empower parents on their pregnancy and parenting journey. More than a shopping platform, the app puts style-led inspiration
Swedish premium outdoor brand, Thule, has opened two brand-new stores in London. The brand's first UK stores in Covent Garden and Kingston are set to be the go-to places for
JoJo Maman Bébé has partnered with the Soil Association Certification to release a new Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified organic cotton baby collection. Pieces includes zip sleepsuits, rompers, two-piece sets
Independent retailers are experiencing a revival in areas where cars have been restricted, according to new evidence revealed in Bira's latest High Street Matters podcast. The episode shows how low
This year, Trotters is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking over three decades of providing beautifully designed childrenswear, footwear and accessories for families. To commemorate this milestone, the company has planned
Founded by Anna Tizard and Lydia Barron, Tiba + Marl is bringing its award-winning, eco-conscious bags and accessories for modern parents to Notting Hill. Its first standalone store marks an