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The National Trust for Scotland, Scotland's largest independent conservation charity, has launched its first official brand licensing program.
The charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland's heritage will, through this initiative, aim to extend the reach of the Trust's iconic brand; allow audiences across the globe to enjoy a slice of Scotland and the Trust wherever they are; and generate additional funding to support its vital conservation work across Scotland.
As a brand and charity looking towards its centenary, the 94-year-old Trust stands for Scottish authenticity, heritage, and quality, and is working alongside partners to develop products that reflect Scotland's unique stories, people, and places.
Posted: 28 July 2025
Mack Trucks, celebrating its 125th anniversary as one of the world's most iconic manufacturers, has announced a licensing agreement with Poetic Brands, a specialist apparel licensee.
The pan-European license grants Poetic Brands rights to design, manufacture and distribute adults' and children's apparel and accessories featuring the legendary Mack® brand.
The collaboration will leverage Mack's storied heritage and recognisable brand assets, including the famous Mack Bulldog, the special 125-year anniversary logo and the trucks themselves. The ethically sourced collection will be available at multiple retailers across Europe beginning autumn/winter 2025.
"For 125 years, Mack Trucks has built a global reputation for reliability, durability and authentic American grit," said Cam Creech, senior manager of partnerships and licensing at Mack Trucks.
Posted: 4 July 2025
German backpack brand Kapten & Son is excited to announce the opening of its first-ever UK retail store, launching in August, in the heart of London's vibrant Seven Dials/Covent Garden district.
This opening marks a major milestone in the brand's international expansion, bringing the beloved Kapten & Son experience to one of Europe's most influential fashion capitals. With a strong footprint across continental Europe – thanks to successful store launches in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Vienna, and Amsterdam – London now represents the next step in connecting with a growing global community of urban adventurers.
The new flagship store will offer a series of interactive experience stations designed to help visitors find their ideal backpack.
Posted: 30 June 2025
Supplier of colourful jewellery, scarves and bags, Miss Milly has scooped the gong for Micro Business of the Year at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
"We have previously been a finalist for Most Promising New Business," explains a delighted Sarah Watmore, Owner. "And after a strong period of sustained growth it felt like the right time to enter these prestigious, local awards again. I am over the moon that our consistency, passion, evolution and success has been formally recognised."
Judged by representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Luke Elliott from the Worcestershire Growth Hub, Sarah was presented with her award at a sparkling magic-themed evening at the Worcester Arena.
Posted: 25 June 2025
Voyado, the Swedish retail technology platform, has unveiled new research into UK consumer spending habits, revealing a strong preference for in-store shopping across the UK's leading retail brands.
The study, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, highlights the continued appeal of physical stores, even with a flourishing e-commerce landscape.
According to the research, John Lewis and Next are among the few retailers where online preference exists, with 17 percent of consumers opting for digital shopping. At Marks & Spencer, 45 percent of shoppers prefer in-store visits, while UK supermarket clothing brands F&F Clothing from Tesco (50 percent) and George at ASDA (42 percent) see significantly more engagement in physical retail spaces than online.
Posted: 8 April 2025
British walking stick specialist Classic Canes has announced a forthcoming change of ownership. From 1st June 2025, Classic Canes will be owned by its long-term supplier, Gastrock of Germany.
Classic Canes' managing director and co-owner Charlotte Gillan said, "My parents and I are delighted to have accepted an offer for Classic Canes from our long-term suppliers and close personal friends, the Gastrock family of Germany. Hans and Elke Gastrock and their children, Peter and Sara, share our commitment to excellence in design and quality and they are the perfect people to supply our customers in Great Britain and beyond."
Gastrock was established in 1868 and has passed through many generations of the same family. The company manufactures high quality wooden walking sticks in Germany to this day and is also an established international wholesaler.
Posted: 4 March 2025
Scoop opened its doors at Olympia West today, creating a dynamic showroom environment filled with an electric atmosphere, setting the stage for a season of style and discovery. Visitors eagerly arrived to be among the first to explore over 250 designer collections, including Fabienne Chapot, Isabelle Blanche, Sophie + Lucie, Sitting Suits, and many more. Independent retailers—including Young Ideas, Pamela Shiffer, Anne Furbank, Domino Style, Cream, and Cordelia James—as well as a host of Irish retailers, including Nu Chic, Sorrento, Rococo, Macbees, Ribbon Rouge, and Sybil, explored the expertly curated selection of designers.
Posted: 10 February 2025
UK clothing manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing.
Small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales jump by 128 percent in the third quarter of 2024, while the number of purchase orders (POs) placed with suppliers was also up by 123 percent, according to a report from inventory management software provider Unleashed.
Fashion manufacturers – which includes footwear and accessories – saw the fourth biggest jump in sales revenue out of all the 12 manufacturing categories analysed. It also saw the second biggest rise in POs.
Posted: 3 February 2025
Retro trends, preppy and Brat Girl fashions and travel returning to pre-covid levels were among the biggest influences on our shopping habits.
That's according to John Lewis's annual trend report How We Shop, Live and Look, which looks at the products and trends that defined the past year.
'Social shopping' is definitely in fashion. One in five (19 percent) of the 1,996 customers surveyed said they have shopped more with friends and family this year, and nearly seven in 10 (68 percent) of them said they like to combine it with other activities like eating out. This tallies with John Lewis data, which shows that more than three quarters of a million more customers ate in its Place to Eat restaurants over the past year.
Posted: 17 December 2024
Gift cards are proving to be a game-changer for retailers, offering a dual advantage of attracting new customers and driving incremental spend. Brands participating in multistore gift card schemes or offering their own gift cards are reaping the rewards, particularly from younger demographics like Millennials, who are embracing gift cards for their convenience and flexibility.
The latest research from the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA) and Global Data highlights how gift cards are effective tool for channeling consumer behaviour by not only introducing new shoppers to brands but also encouraging them to 'upgarde' their purchase beyond the card's value.
Posted: 4 December 2024
