The Schoolwear Association reflects on 2020
At the end of a challenging year for many schoolwear businesses, Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of the Schoolwear Association, reflect on the last 12 months and look at
At the end of a challenging year for many schoolwear businesses, Matthew Easter and Mark Stevenson, co-chairs of the Schoolwear Association, reflect on the last 12 months and look at
Result has released a new 16-page recycled brochure featuring the brand’s new green symbolic plastic bottle image on the front cover. In a departure from its usual sized brochures, this one
The Stevenson Group is committing to invest half a million pounds over the next five years to significantly upgrade its core software systems. The scale of the change will see
William Turner, manufacturer and supplier of school ties and accessories, has introduced a selection of new plain colours to its face coverings range, which are ideal for wear in schools.
Employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer Rowlinson Knitwear (Rowlinson) has achieved B Corporation (B Corp) certification. To attain this, Rowlinson met the highest verified social and environmental standards representing its commitment to goals beyond
The Schoolwear Association (SA), which this year is focusing on giving schoolwear suppliers and retailers a voice in Parliament and providing support during Covid-19, is keen for new members to
David Luke has announced a move to convert its website to allow consumer sales of core generic items. The change is part of a drive to widen the brand experience.
School uniform brand Trutex has launched a scheme to allow pupils to send thank-you notes to their teachers across the UK. The initiative is completely free of charge and children
David Luke Schoolwear has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. The schoolwear manufacturer is one of 220 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious
Zeco, the UK supplier of school uniform and sportswear, is expanding its range of eco garments. For several years now, the company has offered eco-blazers in 100% eco-polyester fabric. This means
The directors of The Schoolwear Show Limited (TSSL), who organise the UK’s only trade exhibition dedicated solely to the independent schoolwear retailer, remain committed to supporting the sector at this
Schoolwear specialist Total Clothing recently ran a school uniform swapping event as part of its ‘Share, Reuse and Recycle’ commitment. Total Clothing has been collecting school uniform since 1 October 2019
The Schoolwear Association (SA) has confirmed that its AGM will take place on Wednesday 4 March 2020, with all SA members welcome to attend. The meeting will take place at Cranmore
Schoolwear retailer School Bells is seeing an encouraging return on investment following the relaunch of its website. The business has upgraded its site to the latest ecommerce platform Magento 2.0, which
Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) will once again be the chosen charity of schoolwear supplier Winterbottom’s. GNAAS, which is not NHS-funded, brings pioneering pre-hospital care to the scene; rescuing hundreds
Schoolblazer, a leading supplier of uniforms to independent schools in the UK, has become a member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). Notably, Schoolblazer is the first specialist schoolwear retailer
The Schoolwear Association’s (SA) Clear and Present Danger fund is starting to gain momentum, with four retailers and six suppliers already making donations. The SA opened the Clear and Present Danger Fund in
Stevensons, the UK’s largest independent schoolwear retailer, is making changes to its product ranges and packaging to support schools looking to move to gender-neutral uniform options. The business, which has been supplying
Two local schools have received a dozen rucksacks full of schoolwear, which will be given to the parents of pupils who may be struggling financially to cover the costs of
To support current and potential members, The Schoolwear Association (SA) is working to make membership more manageable and affordable. With this in mind, it is offering the opportunity for membership
For Back to School 2020, Banner is adding three new colour options in both the boys’ and girls’ Signature jackets. The new colours bottle, maroon and royal, together with the existing