Eleanor Charles: Shaping family-focused retail
Katie Heptonstall, owner of the childrenswear brand Eleanor Charles, shares the story behind her expanding retail business. From initial pop-ups in York and Nottingham to a permanent shop in York
Katie Heptonstall, owner of the childrenswear brand Eleanor Charles, shares the story behind her expanding retail business. From initial pop-ups in York and Nottingham to a permanent shop in York
Baby and toddler fashion and gifting brand, Blade & Rose, is introducing two brand-new characters from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products: Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird. Known for its signature
Manhattan brand 7AM Enfant is redefining style and function for modern families, creating stylish and practical baby and toddler gear ranging from rainwear to cold-weather essentials. 7AM uses 100% cruelty-free
Swedish childrenswear brand PO.P has appointed Gwynn Milligan as non-executive director to support growth and international expansion, while also adding significant retail and sector-specific expertise to its board. Milligan brings more
Originating from the Philippines, childrenswear brand Gingersnaps is now available in Harrods, London, debuting with its Baby Girl collection. Known across Asia for its whimsical style, artisanal details and ultimate
Halloween is now a key date in children’s calendars, with nurseries, playgroups and schools hosting parties across the country. Blade & Rose’s Halloween collection offers comfort, style and a touch
Jelly Bean Studio is the creative home of Aysha Zreika, a surface designer and illustrator based in Spain. With a background in children’s textile design, she has collaborated with high-profile
Premium Swedish childrenswear brand PO.P (Polarn O. Pyret) has made its German debut with an exclusive launch in Globetrotter, the country’s leading outdoor retailer. The brand is now available in
JoJo Maman Bébé is introducing extended sizing with its new selected range of JoJo Junior styles. With sizing available up to age nine years, customers can now shop the new
Children’s clothing and gifting brand, Blade & Rose, has unveiled its Christmas Collection 2025, which is available to pre-order wholesale. This year’s collection introduces new additions, including a brand-new Christmas
Charlotte Galsgaard, founder and creative director of the popular Danish childrenswear brand Wheat, shares personal insight into the family business, from its founding values and collection developments to store openings
MORI founder and CEO Akin Onal marks the brand’s 10th anniversary and recent acquisition of children’s retailer KIDLY by outlining the company’s strategic plans, including further expansion into the preschool
Petit Pli, the London-based brand redefining childrenswear through patented textile innovation, is launching into wholesale for the first time across the UK and EMEA. Known for its expandable garments that
Multi-award-winning children’s clothing brand, Blade & Rose, has launched a dedicated preloved section on its website. The new feature offers parents a simple, community-driven way to buy and sell gently
According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, one-third of children in the UK live in poverty. At a time when fashion businesses are under increasing pressure to demonstrate greater sustainability, Clothes
Founded in 2000, Bob & Blossom is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Best known for its affinity for fun slogans, a contemporary colour palette and great gifting options, the
To mark its 20th anniversary, Danish childrenswear brand Småfolk is launching a special collection: Småfolk Iconics, a permanent NOOS collection that brings together some of the brand’s most recognisable and
Newbie, a part of the Kappahl Group, is continuing its international growth with an ambitious expansion plan, including intensifying its presence in the UK with several new store openings in
Born from frustration and fuelled by entrepreneurial spirit, baby and children's clothing and gifting brand, Blade & Rose, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Founded by a determined mum, Amanda
In February, CWB attended the IFCO - Istanbul Fashion Connection trade fair in Turkey. Housed across eight halls of the Istanbul Expo Centre, IFCO covers all clothing sectors: kidswear, womenswear,
Did you know that in the very first Moomin illustrations used for commercial purposes, the Moomin characters looked like this – in colour? They were originally created exclusively for Stockmann