High street nursery brand Mamas & Papas has introduced Kit & Kin and its award-winning eco range in standalone stores and online. The partnership follows several other eco brands introduced
John Lewis Horsham has unveiled its newly redesigned store layout. Part of a trial testing a series of new concepts and services, the 47,000 sq. ft store moves from an
As the UK economy continues to flatline, offering sales promotions will continue to be necessary for fashion retailers in 2023. Stephen Sidkin, a partner at Fox Williams LLP and Tayler
Award-winning, homegrown children’s retailer, Elli Junior, has opened a flagship store at Dubai Mall. As the newest destination for sustainable brands, the outlet features a one-stop selection of high-quality toys,
Marks & Spencer is celebrating Disney's 100 years of Wonder this February, with the launch of a new childrenswear collection featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their most iconic friends. The
Independent boyswear store, Woody’s Boys Clothing Co, is celebrating 30 years of trading in 2023. Located at 1334 High Road, London, the business first opened its doors on 5 February
Launched in November 2022, bndle is the UK’s new marketplace for modern families. The site features more than 130 brands and over 6,000 carefully curated products aimed at families with
Following the busiest time of the year for gift card gifting, experts at the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) estimate UK adults spent as much as £122m from gift
Three years on from its launch in 2020, Black Pound Day, the leading movement for Black-owned businesses in the UK, is launching a pop-up store in Westfield Stratford City where
In September 2021, Lyndsey Sample opened ladieswear boutique Need a New Top (NANT) on Skipton High Street. One year later, on 15 September 2022, she introduced Young NANT Kids Wear
Denise Hamilton, Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer at Childrensalon, reflects on the company's past, present and future following its 70th anniversary. Laura Turner: What are Childrensalon’s key milestones over the
2022 was the first full year of normal retail trading conditions since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. However, examining the recovery in footfall in UK destinations over
More than 6 in 10 UK online shoppers (61.5%) experienced delivery problems across December as strikes and capacity challenges plagued the UK’s parcel delivery companies, new research commissioned by Doddle
Swedish kids’ clothing brand Polarn O. Pyret’s in-house destination for PO.P Second Hand is now available across its entire clothing collection. Raising the bar for re-commerce, Polarn O. Pyret (PO.P)
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has launched a campaign to show some love for the high street. The association, which works with over 6,000 independent businesses of all sizes
Small businesses around the country can access a free new training programme to help them gain green skills. The course is in response to research that shows nearly two-thirds (61%)
Having worked in the childrenswear industry for the past eight years and the bridal industry for 12 years before that, Margaret McCafferty felt the time was right to launch her
CWB speaks to independent childrenswear retailers about their plans for the upcoming a/w 23 buying season. CLARE CUMMINS, Bella Diosa “With consumer behaviours continually evolving since the global pandemic, for Bella Diosa
For many, gift-giving is as much a part of Christmas as any other tradition, but this increase in spending can come with a downside, particularly when it comes to sustainability;
Jagroop and Amar Sahi launched KiddyKind in July 2022, offering a digital department store focused on natural, ethical and sustainable kids’ products. The couple started the business to make it
As the cost of living crisis continues, thoughts are now turning to what 2023 will have in store and how ecommerce will respond to the challenges ahead. Brightpearl spoke to
