A Schoolwear Association survey of the schoolwear industry’s response to Covid-19 reveals that more than 80% of businesses are already looking ahead to the impact social distancing will have on
John Lewis is reopening its textiles factory ‘Herbert Parkinson’ in Lancashire to make protective gowns for the NHS. Partners who usually sew bespoke blinds, curtains, pillows and duvets will make around
London family lifestyle store WORD in Walthamstow village has gathered a collective of local mums to take part in a project from their homes to raise funds for NHS Charities Together
Schoolwear retailer and supplier Tru Schoolwear Group, which operates stores in Wythenshawe, Manchester and Accrington, Lancashire, is calling for school uniform shops to be allowed to trade. The business, which is currently
On Friday 1 May, children of Clayesmore School will unite from their homes by wearing their school uniform to show their gratitude to frontline workers in uniform in a ‘reverse
Shanghai International School Uniform Expo (ISUE), which offers a B2B platform for global school uniform manufacturers/agents and private/public schools, is currently supporting the production of personal protective equipment (PPE). During the
Following Smalls Merino’s sixth annual Woolly Vest Week held earlier this year, the brand has made a significant donation to London-based charity, Little Village. Little Village helps local families to
John Lewis has launched a soft toy design competition for children around the UK to raise critical funds for the NHS. With homeschooling recommencing across the nation, the retailer is inviting
Sitemark, the independent benchmarking service for the facilities management industry, has launched a workplace hygiene programme in response to Covid-19. The programme enables businesses to maintain clean and hygienic buildings so
John Lewis is boosting support for today’s ‘Virtual Britain’ by adapting its in-store services and taking them online for the first time. The free and bookable, advice-driven appointments will enable the
Luxury teething accessories brand YB Handmade London has a new rainbow edition teething bracelet to help spread positivity during the Covid-19 crisis. Furthermore, the brand is donating 50% of profits from
Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of The Schoolwear Association, highlight the strengths of the industry in these difficult times. “As an industry, and particularly those who are Schoolwear Association members,
British baby clothing and accessories brand The Little Tailor is responding to the Covid-19 crisis by giving back to those working on the frontline. Throughout April, therefore, The Little Tailor
Jonathan Birch, creative director at SEO and digital marketing agency Glass Digital, shares his top tips for boosting ecommerce sales and encouraging loyalty from customers. Unfortunately, a lot of retailers are
Saving Local is a new, not-for-profit voucher scheme that enables customers to help local businesses survive the UK lockdown. The scheme allows loyal customers to buy vouchers for products now,
The John Lewis Partnership is installing a wellbeing area it has designed for medical staff and volunteers at NHS Nightingale Hospital, London. The retailer is also joining forces with the
If you are one of the many businesses contemplating redundancies as a consequence of Covid-19 then firstly, you are not alone. The retail sector has been hit hard by self-isolation
Donald Moore, chair of ethical schoolwear manufacturer Rowlinson Knitwear, documents the company’s journey through the Covid-19 pandemic. We really value the schoolwear community and we thought we would share a blog
William Turner has confirmed it has a strategy in place to ensure the continued support of its customers during the coronavirus crisis. The manufacturer and supplier of school ties and accessories
UKFT is urging the government to provide support for individuals or companies not eligible for any existing Covid-19 related protection schemes. The Association has been speaking with companies and individuals throughout
Due to the evolving health emergency in Italy and around the world, Pitti Immagine has confirmed new dates for its summer fairs. Childrenswear show Pitti Immagine Bimbo no. 91 will now
