Retail profile: Nellie’s Keepsake Co.
In 2013, Nichola Radcliffe embarked on a journey that began at a desk in her bedroom, handcrafting cards and wedding stationery. With a small inheritance from her grandad, she invested
In 2013, Nichola Radcliffe embarked on a journey that began at a desk in her bedroom, handcrafting cards and wedding stationery. With a small inheritance from her grandad, she invested
Established in 2021 by owner Jen O’Sullivan, Lark Kids is an independent retailer dedicated to providing high-quality footwear and accessories for children of all ages. With a strong emphasis on
Pamela Freyne is a mother to one son and three daughters and always loved styling her children when they were small. After leaving a career in healthcare, she had the
With over 15 years of experience in the leisure and hospitality industry, Samantha Rowley-Corns had always wanted a business of her own. Last year, after becoming a proud mum to
At this month’s INDX Kids show, Brother will be demonstrating to childrenswear retailers how its range of semi-pro embroidery machines can help boost sales and diversify client bases by transforming
Jodi Gill and Richard Hinchliffe launched The Little People Store online in August 2022 with the long-term goal of opening a bricks and mortar shop. Their vision was to have
Small, family-run independent children’s store, Bumble & Twig, opened in Oundle, Northamptonshire in April 2023 after being established online in February 2022. As parents of three children, husband and wife
Independent childrenswear retailers discuss their plans for the spring/summer 2024 buying season. Hayley Girardier, owner, Jellyrolls Kidswear, Leicester “Our main focus for next season’s buying will be on babywear for 0-3 years
Jagroop and Amar Sahi launched KiddyKind in July 2022, offering a digital department store focused on natural, ethical and sustainable kids’ products. The couple started the business to make it
Owned by Lucy and Josh Keay, children's boutique Howela was created in lockdown when Lucy, who had always wanted to explore children’s retail, found the time to do so when
Founded by Ali Ribchester, Tutti Frutti is a gender-neutral brand designed to fit over cloth nappies that began life online just over six years ago. As the brand grew, so
CWB meets new independent childrenswear retailer, DottyandV. A qualified solicitor by trade, Maria Booth’s previous career lacked the flexibility needed for family life. Keen to work for herself, Booth decided to
Childrenswear retailers reveal their plans for the s/s 23 buying season, discussing everything from short and forward ordering, budgets and trade shows to investing in new product categories and brands. Julia