William Turner is sponsoring the Best Digital Schoolwear 2019 SA Award; an accolade that recognises pioneering digital leaders in the schoolwear industry. The award acknowledges those that produce engaging content and
This year’s Schoolwear Association (SA) fundraising evening is almost sold out, with only very limited ticket availability remaining. Titled ‘The Greatest Schoolwear Show’, the fundraiser takes place on Sunday 13 October
As well as being the biggest event in the schoolwear industry calendar, this year’s Schoolwear Show will play host to a new programme of SA Retailer Panel Discussions. Complementing the SA
Independent school uniform provider Stevensons is launching a new school shoe section branded Shoe Hub within five of its branches; Epsom, Harpenden, Edinburgh (Morningside), Perth and St. Albans. The new Shoe
Winterbottom’s Schoolwear has chosen the Great North Air Ambulance Service as its charity of the year. The schoolwear supplier has already hosted a series of bake sales as well as
Building on a successful launch last year, The Schoolwear Association (SA) is once again hosting its SA seminar programme to take place during The Schoolwear Show. Furthermore, the line-up has been considerably extended
Like most companies, when advertising budgets are tight, the focus turns to promote quality, value and service. This autumn, however, Mark Stevenson, joint managing director of Stevensons, has more pressing
Today saw the Prime Minister welcome campaigners, teachers and young women to Downing Street to celebrate the global achievements of girls in education and entrepreneurship. Teachers and pupils joined guests including
Stevensons School Uniform Outfitters is changing all of its carrier and mailing bags to alternatives that will reduce its impact on the environment. Until 2019, the company has been producing hundreds
Findings from marketing intelligence agency Mintel estimate that the Back to School market was worth £1.16 billion in 2018. This is an increase of 36% on the previous year when
Laura Turner talks Back to School readiness with Glenn Leech, Banner’s CEO. Laura Turner: How was Back to School in 2018? Glenn Leech: We delivered our best ever year for service. This
School uniform retailer, Grays Schoolwear, is opening its stores on Sundays for SEN inclusive Back to School shopping sessions for children with disabilities. To make Back to School shopping less overwhelming
This year marks the 5th year of SmartStart, a free school uniform programme run by Manchester children’s charity, Wood Street Mission. The initiative offers families a practical support package including
Everything you need to know about this year’s Schoolwear Association Awards, which celebrate the hard work and dedication shown by those in the schoolwear industry. What are the Schoolwear Association Awards? Now
CWB gets the latest on Juco, the brand-new sportswear offering from schoolwear supplier, David Luke. A new movement of sportswear to encourage “every body to get moving” is launching into the
Rowlinson Knitwear is the sponsor of this year’s Best Community Partner 2019 SA Award. This award recognises SA members that are selfless and work hard for the benefit of others. Judges
This month BE Schoolwear, the schoolwear specific division of family business Border Embroideries, opened its seventh store, BE Schoolwear Borders. Located at the company’s headquarters in Greenlaw, Berwickshire, BE Schoolwear Borders
This week sees Rowlinson Knitwear named as the UK’s 5th Best Workplace™ for Women. The award falls within the small business category of the Great Place to Work® Programme. Achieving the
Banner is the sponsor of this year’s Best Schoolwear Specialist 2019 (less than 10 full-time staff) SA Award. This award recognises a schoolwear specialist that displays strong financials and great relationships
Schoolwear retailer Brenda’s is currently commemorating its 70th year. CWB speaks to company director Jan Green to discuss the business’s milestones and its longstanding commitment to progression and innovation. Brenda’s is
David Luke Schoolwear is sponsoring the SA Coffee Lounge at this year’s Schoolwear Show on 13-15 October. Information regarding the SA can be found by visiting the Coffee Lounge, which will
