David Luke’s MD Kathryn Shuttleworth discusses industry topics ranging from sustainability and the role of independents through to business ethics and market trends. Laura Turner: What challenges is the schoolwear sector
Award-winning children’s outerwear brand Muddy Puddles has confirmed an exclusive brand partnership with the Forest School Association (FSA), further enhancing its commitment to championing outdoor play and learning. Advocacy of education
Six independent schoolwear retailers discuss their Back to School retail experiences for 2019. Sally Stephenson, director, The Pencil Case “This year’s Back to School was better than in 2018. We exceeded our sales
Rowlinson Knitwear is on a mission to use the power of business as a force for good by becoming a Certified B Corporation. CWB's Laura Turner reports. Guided by the core
Alex McCann, a long-standing social media and online marketing expert and founder of the social media marketing firm Altrincham HQ, shares his top tips on using Instagram for business. Why Instagram? There
In 2018, to strengthen its eco-credentials, David Luke embarked on third-party certifying the recycled content in its uniforms. After evaluation, SCS Global Services has certified the polyester fabrics the company uses
Old School Uniform is a new one-stop website for parents wanting to give away or sell second-hand school uniform. Within months of its official launch, the site already has over
The winners and finalists of the SA Awards 2019 were announced at the Schoolwear Association’s prestigious annual fundraising evening on Sunday 13 October at the Village Hotel, Solihull. Now in the
Winterbottom’s brand manager Suzanne Knowles discusses the company’s latest product developments for 2020. CWB: Have you added many new items to the Winterbottom’s range for 2020? Suzanne Knowles: We have made a
An open letter from the SA addressing the current threats to the market. The schoolwear industry and those employed in it work tirelessly to deliver products that we believe are vital
CWB takes a look at some of the latest product developments launching at this year’s Schoolwear Show. Banner For Back to School 2020, Banner has added three new colour options in both
The shortlist for this year’s SA Awards has been confirmed. Now in the third year, the annual SA Awards are held by the representative body of the industry, The Schoolwear
The SA Seminar Programme at this year's Schoolwear Show will include six new topics as well as new panel discussions with Q&As. Sessions will run throughout the three-day trade show from
Ethical schoolwear manufacturer Rowlinson Knitwear is investing in a photovoltaic (PV) solar scheme for its Stockport head office. By adopting the PV system, over the course of a 12-month period,
From 1 October 2019, Coolflow Schoolwear will distribute the Charles Kirk brand from its business operation in Leicester. Worthing based schoolwear specialist Charles Kirk has been run for over 75
Last year saw the successful introduction of the Schoolwear Association Seminars at The Schoolwear Show. For 2019, the SA Seminar Programme is expanding to include six new topics, including new
At this year’s Schoolwear Show, sportswear supplier to the schoolwear industry, Chadwick, is launching a new five-piece cricket range. The new offer includes both a short and long sleeve cricket
Douglas & Grahame has appointed Jeremy Aston-Phillips to lead the sales development of its schoolwear products sold under the 1880 Club brand. The newly created role is the first stage
Rowlinson Knitwear has signed a climate emergency declaration, committing the business to take immediate action to avert the climate emergency. The employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer also closed for business on 20 September
This year’s Schoolwear Association (SA) fundraising evening, The Greatest Schoolwear Show, has now sold out. The fundraiser takes place on Sunday 13 October 2019 at The Village Hotel in Solihull
As part of the expanded SA Seminar Programme taking place at this year’s Schoolwear Show, the Schoolwear Association is hosting three panel discussions under the title ‘Clear and Present Danger'
