Vivobarefoot awarded B Corp status
Global barefoot footwear company Vivobarefoot has been awarded B Corp certification but declares this is only the start of its journey to become a wholly regenerative business. The London-based brand, which
Global barefoot footwear company Vivobarefoot has been awarded B Corp certification but declares this is only the start of its journey to become a wholly regenerative business. The London-based brand, which
Trotters has partnered with its landlord, Cadogan, to open a Back to School Pop-Up Store at 11 Kings Road, SW3 4RP; just a stone’s throw away from its existing flagship
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Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England will reunite with teachers and friends as schools and colleges start to open from today (Tuesday 1 September). Following months of work to implement
On 21 August, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a new statement regarding when children should wear face coverings. It now advises; “children aged 12 and over should wear a mask
Wood Street Mission, a children’s charity that helps families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford, is hosting a Back-2-School Quiz to help raise funds for its SmartStart
The government has introduced a #backtoschoolsafely campaign to help reassure parents and children that schools are ready for their return in September. Schools have received Public Health England endorsed guidance
The Schoolwear Association (SA), which this year is focusing on giving schoolwear suppliers and retailers a voice in Parliament and providing support during Covid-19, is keen for new members to
David Luke has announced a move to convert its website to allow consumer sales of core generic items. The change is part of a drive to widen the brand experience.
As children around the country get ready to start the new school year, Clarks, the 195-year-old British shoe brand, is offering parents and carers a helping hand with its new Back
Rowlinson Knitwear (Rowlinson) is donating over 200,000 free disposable face masks to its customers across the UK, helping to keep independent schoolwear retailers safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The employee-owned business
Different coloured ties are a cost-effective and efficient way of distinguishing house colours. However, they can also play an important role in visually distinguishing ‘pupil bubbles’ when children return to
In our series of interviews with independent schoolwear retailers on the reopening of their stores, Ash Vij of Tru Uniforms in Manchester shares his experience. Laura Turner: Did you manage to trade online during
A newly released report by The Schoolwear Association is calling for the quality and sustainability of garments to be key considerations in any changes to school uniform policy. The ‘Schoolwear Association:
In our series of interviews with independent schoolwear retailers on the reopening of their stores, Natalie Poulakas, head of retail at Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters, shares her experience. Laura Turner: Did
Drawing on his longstanding career in schoolwear together with his role on The Schoolwear Show board, Nigel Plenderleith shares his views on the industry’s status quo. Laura Turner: The Schoolwear Show
In our series of interviews with independent schoolwear retailers on the reopening of their stores, Jan Richardson, managing director of Total Clothing in Peterborough, shares her experience. Laura Turner: Did you manage to
The Education Secretary has confirmed schools in England will benefit from £320 million from the PE and Sport Premium during the academic year 2020-21. The PE and Sport Premium is a
School accessories specialist William Turner has been supplying a range of school water bottles for five years. It also recently pioneered the introduction of a biodegradable quality as part of
In our series of interviews with independent schoolwear retailers on the reopening of their stores, Ian Foster, managing director of Fosters Schoolwear in Hertfordshire, shares his experience. Laura Turner: Did you manage to
Plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September. As Covid-19 infection rates continue to fall, current restrictions on group sizes will