Uniform a huge benefit to pupils as schools get ready to re-open
As schools prepare to reopen from the proposed date of 8 March in England and 22 February in Scotland, experts believe school uniform has a key role to play in
As schools prepare to reopen from the proposed date of 8 March in England and 22 February in Scotland, experts believe school uniform has a key role to play in
Sir Kevan Collins has been appointed as the government’s Education Recovery Commissioner. He will oversee a programme of catch-up for children who have lost out on learning due to the
The first Monday in February of every year has been named National Sickie Day, which traditionally sees the highest number of workers call in sick. So why might people feel
The Tie and Scarf Company has launched a brand-new website covering a wide range of school ties and scarves. Features of the new website include a section that offers customers the
TheMagicTouch, which provides image transfer solutions for garment decorators involved in the schoolwear and sportswear markets, is endorsing the Beanie Hat as one of its key products. With the winter
The Prime Minister has confirmed schools and colleges will not return to full face-to-face education after the February half-term. Current attendance restrictions will remain in place until 8 March at
At the end of a challenging year for many schoolwear businesses, Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of the Schoolwear Association, reflect on the last 12 months and look at
Result has released a new 16-page recycled brochure featuring the brand’s new green symbolic plastic bottle image on the front cover. In a departure from its usual sized brochures, this one
The Stevenson Group is committing to invest half a million pounds over the next five years to significantly upgrade its core software systems. The scale of the change will see
The Wood Street Mission charity, which helps children and families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford and includes the SmartStart free school uniform programme, has launched its
For the second-year running, Stevensons (now The Stevenson Group Limited) has been identified in The London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report. The newly published report recognises the
Coolflow Schoolwear has teamed up with Micro-Fresh® to incorporate their anti-bacterial technology exclusively into its Charles Kirk ColourPlus Sweatshirt range. The range will be in stock from 2021. Micro-Fresh® is an
B Corp business Rowlinson Knitwear is urging more UK businesses to step up and pay the real Living Wage. The company is highlighting the importance of employers acting now to
The Government has published guidance for education settings ahead of national restrictions coming into force from today (Thursday 5 November), building on the guidance first published in July. During the national
Ash Vij of Tru Uniforms in Manchester shares his thoughts on the second lockdown. Laura Turner: How has business been since the end of lockdown 1? Ash Vij: Business between the end
Following years of continued growth and the addition of hundreds more school partners, Stevensons is making a major investment in its main distribution centre. It will add around 10,000 sq. ft
With Britain facing colder weather in the coming weeks, William Turner is getting prepared with a full range of school winterwear including acrylic and fleece hats, scarves and gloves available
A group of Schoolwear Association (SA) members have come to a family’s aid by tailoring a school uniform specific to their child’s special needs after responding to a request from their local MP. Penny Mordaunt,
New data from Barclaycard reveals clothing spend saw an uplift of 4.2% in September. Back to School shopping and warmer weather contributed 2% of this growth. The substantial improvement of 4.2%
School sportswear demands have changed this Back to School period, says Chadwick Teamwear. Garments that were once seen as complementary pieces for schools - such as leggings and midlayers -
With the pandemic seeing trade shows on hold for 2020, Eco-uniform supplier David Luke is bridging the gap with a new video series titled The David Luke ‘No Show’ Show. Videos