Q&A with Banner MD Bruce Freeland
Bruce Freeland, managing director of Banner, provides an insight into the business’s response to the significant changes within the industry, the steps that have been taken to address challenges, and
Bruce Freeland, managing director of Banner, provides an insight into the business’s response to the significant changes within the industry, the steps that have been taken to address challenges, and
Introducing Roamie, the new sustainable companion for your little one’s adventures. It’s time to spark curiosity and embrace the adventurous spirit of childhood. Everyone is searching for sustainable alternatives, and
Maped Helix has launched the Oxford Vision Maths Set developed especially to support the needs of children with vision impairment. The new maths set has been designed alongside experts and
Heritage shoe brand Start-Rite Shoes has partnered with SizeWise to launch a first-of-its-kind digital foot measuring tool, enabling parents to measure their child’s feet wherever they are. SizeWise provides a quick
Launched this year, Maiden is a new cricket clothing company designed specifically for girls. Created by sisters Honor and Cat Black, aged 16 and 15 respectively, the brand aims to
Start-Rite has introduced 12 new styles across its primary and secondary Back to School collections alongside a new online retail partnership with Marks and Spencer. The news comes as the
Belgian children’s brand Trixie has returned to Harrods in London for the second consecutive year with a Back to School pop-up shop. Open until the end of August, the collaboration
Schoolwear manufacturer Trutex is the winner of the MadeForMums Best Durability School Uniform 2024. The parenting website awarded Trutex a Gold in its School Uniform Awards 2024, with findings from
Opened in Cleator Moor, Cumbria, Nature School is a new outdoor learning environment that provides a space for members of the community to connect. Where there were once weeds, litter
Maped Helix, which designs and manufactures school and stationery supplies, has unveiled its most innovative colouring pencil yet – the Infinity Colouring Pencils. The patent-protected, self-sharpening pencils offer a mess-free,
Family-owned UK children’s footwear brand, ToeZone, will soon be launching its new Back to School range. The durable footwear collection offers breathable, wipe-clean and scuff-resistant styles across shoes and boots,
Over recent months, The Schoolwear Show has been busy behind the scenes creating a refreshed corporate image. New branding that better reflects the show’s core values will be unveiled at
This year’s Back to School offering from Belgian children’s brand Trixie has been extended, with new animal designs and products joining the selection of backpacks and bottles. Alongside classics like
David Luke’s new ‘circular’ school blazer will be recycled through Project Re:claim, the world’s first commercial-scale polyester recycling plant, which opened in the UK in January 2024. Project Re:claim is
As UK registered charity Goods For Good celebrates its 10th anniversary, CWB speaks to its founder, Rosalind Bluestone MBE, to learn more about the organisation, how it works with the
Adaptive Clothing UK champions fashion inclusivity by creating stylish sensory and accessible clothing for children alongside a sensory school uniform range. Brand founder and former police officer, Helen Clawson, discusses
Sarah Robins, Group Sustainability Manager at Banner, discusses the journey of becoming a Certified B Corporation. Laura Turner: When did Banner’s sustainability journey begin? Sarah Robins: We launched our sustainability programme some
B Corp schoolwear supplier One+All has invested in a solar photovoltaic system installation at one of its Tier 1 overseas suppliers. The venture builds on One+All’s existing UK and overseas
Pex, a leading UK supplier of Back to School hosiery, has launched a new point of sale (PoS) marketing support package to help schoolwear retailers sell its extensive range of
Brand new guidance will help inspire the next generation of British athletes by supporting schools to boost high-quality PE and school sport. The aim is to create the foundations for
The joint efforts of the School Uniform Shop and its customers have resulted in a total of £2,205 being raised to buy school uniforms for Cambodian children via a partnership