Retail profile: Hettie & Sid
Joanne Barker, owner of the Hettie & Sid chain of independent children’s stores, discusses business growth and the key to retail success. Hettie & Sid began life in April 2007 as
Joanne Barker, owner of the Hettie & Sid chain of independent children’s stores, discusses business growth and the key to retail success. Hettie & Sid began life in April 2007 as
From the founders of the award-winning Base Childrenswear retail chain, Casa Childrenswear is a new independent, family-owned retail concept focused on high-quality, fashionable and sustainable clothing, gifts and toys from
Back in 2018, a time when people were starting to become increasingly conscious of adopting a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, Charlotte Loving established Loving by Nature to provide an in-person
At the end of 2023, Jess Reed found herself at a crossroads in her career, feeling stuck and in need of a new direction. Opening a children’s concept store had
Bloom & Alfie is a new independent lifestyle store for mothers and babies, but the origins of the business date back much further. Store owner Julia Cook is a children’s
Lanigan & Hulme Junior is a brand-new kidswear store from the owners of premium men’s and womenswear independent, Lanigan & Hulme. Having collectively accumulated years of experience in retail, fashion
Samantha Pritchard’s career in footwear began in 2010 when she worked in the Shrewsbury branch of Jones Bootmaker, which included a well-established children’s department. Over the years, Jones Bootmaker went
Sisters Laura Geekie and Jo Machray launched a website in February as an extension of their independent family store, The Spotty Tiger, which opened in Perth, Scotland in June 2023.
Rachael Kavanagh launched The Tiny Baby Boutique online in April 2023 before opening a bricks and mortar store at the end of November. Kavanagh had always dreamt of owning a
Independent children’s boutique, Buttercup, recently celebrated 12 years in business. Based in Whitstable, the bricks and mortar and online independent specialises in sustainably made children’s products, including wooden toys, gifts,
Husband and wife team, Joe and Hannah Craven, opened the first Polly and Tots store at Blakemere Village near Northwich in Cheshire in February 2020. Within a matter of weeks,
Isabella Robinson became the new owner of Leek-based children’s clothing and gift store Bo-Belles Boutique in September. The business was originally established in July 2010 by Isabella’s mum, Clare, and
Join us as we step into the enchanting world of Bluebell Petite, a new children’s boutique designed to foster creativity and imaginative play whilst encouraging children to embrace their individuality. Bluebell
Kids Too is a Cumnock-based boutique offering a selection of baby and childrenswear from newborn to age eight years. The Ayrshire store previously known as ‘Knit One Kids Too’ opened
Laura Turner meets Marilyn Grose, founder and owner of Encore in Saltash, Cornwall, to discover how her passion for theatre led to a one-stop-shop for costumes, events and uniforms. Laura Turner:
Aberdeenshire-based independent family lifestyle store, Indi + Will, has expanded with the addition of The Little Gift Shop. Opening in May, the new second store is based on the grounds
Fans of the children’s boutique Moo Like a Monkey will be pleased to hear that there is now an additional store in Canterbury. Owners Charlotte and Naveed Khan opened their
Annemarie Sharp opened Cowboys & Angels Children's Boutique in 2012 in the coastal town of West Kirby in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside. Sharp, whose previous career was in children’s
Chelsea-based baby and nursery boutique, Blue Almonds, has opened a new flagship store. Located right next door to its previous site, the new space spans three floors offering customers even
Independent boyswear store, Woody’s Boys Clothing Co, is celebrating 30 years of trading in 2023. Located at 1334 High Road, London, the business first opened its doors on 5 February
In September 2021, Lyndsey Sample opened ladieswear boutique Need a New Top (NANT) on Skipton High Street. One year later, on 15 September 2022, she introduced Young NANT Kids Wear