Retail Therapy: Bumble & Twig
Small, family-run independent children’s store, Bumble & Twig, opened in Oundle, Northamptonshire in April 2023 after being established online in February 2022. As parents of three children, husband and wife
Small, family-run independent children’s store, Bumble & Twig, opened in Oundle, Northamptonshire in April 2023 after being established online in February 2022. As parents of three children, husband and wife
The John Lewis Partnership has become the first retailer in the UK to have its net-zero science-based targets validated by the official body that validates climate targets. The Science Based
Independent childrenswear retailers discuss their plans for the spring/summer 2024 buying season. Hayley Girardier, owner, Jellyrolls Kidswear, Leicester “Our main focus for next season’s buying will be on babywear for 0-3 years
To celebrate the launch of its new summer collection, award-winning and sustainably produced childrenswear brand ROARSOME has opened a pop-up inside the recently restored Battersea Power Station in London. The ROARSOME
Sloane Stanley has confirmed the signing of the luxury childrenswear boutique, Il Porticciolo, for its London flagship at 253 King’s Road. The London-based, Italian-produced brand will open on the Sloane
Marks & Spencer has confirmed it is holding the price of its school uniform for a third year as part of its commitment to protecting value on the products that
Maybugs, an independent gift shop chain catering for men, women and children, has been crowned the UK’s best small high street business at this year's Small Awards. The family-owned, Sussex-based
High street nursery brand, Mamas & Papas, is expanding its sustainable services with the launch of ‘Loved for Life’. The new initiative offers parents a range of sustainable services that
Jodi Gill and Richard Hinchliffe launched their go-to online concept store in August 2022 to provide customers with all their favourite pieces for children alongside gifts for others including new
According to retail expert MRI Springboard, the Coronation weekend is set to boost footfall by +4.0% compared to 2022 across all UK retail destinations, as consumers enjoy a second consecutive
As John Lewis launches its first dedicated tween fashion range, the retailer shares findings from a recent study it conducted with 1,000 parents of 7–12-year-old Tweenagers. With greater access to
The Fabric Bug, which already has a shop at Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre in Edwinstowe, opened a second store in December at Merica Marina in Derbyshire. The official
Nursery brand Mamas & Papas has partnered with home and lifestyle brand Laura Ashley on a brand-new collection of travel solutions, interiors and baby apparel. The 49-piece range will be
The Small Awards has announced the finalists in its nationwide search for the smallest and greatest independent high street businesses. Eight standout small firms from across the UK are on
Primark is launching its first product range designed and made to be reloved or recycled. Available mid-April, the collection is designed using Primark’s new Circular Product Standard based on principles
John Lewis is expanding its children’s fashion business, including its first ever own-label ‘tween’ collection for 7-12 years. As the retailer looks to significantly grow its share of the UK
According to retail expert MRI Springboard, over the seven days last week from Sunday to Easter Saturday, footfall was +14.2% higher than the week before. This marks the largest week-on-week
Danish kidswear brand Wheat has launched exclusively in the UK via award-winning clothing rental platform, thelittleloop. Through thelittleloop, clothes can get around five times more wear. This reduces their eco-impact
SGS, a leading testing, inspection and certification company, will present a complimentary webinar on environmental claims and labelling updates for the softlines sector on 13 April 2023. The global trend of
A forecast according to retail expert MRI Springboard indicates over the 2023 Easter weekend footfall will be +5.1% higher than over the same three trading days in the week before,
Formerly Eco Baby Box, Devon Eco Boutique is a family-run store in Ottery St Mary, Devon, that caters for an eco-lifestyle for all ages. Along with a new name, the