Delivery firm DPD has announced 6,000 new UK jobs and a major infrastructure investment in response to the unprecedented boom in online shopping caused by COVID-19.The firm, which delivers for many of the UK's leading retailers, will invest £200m this year to expand its next-day parcel capacity, including £100m on vehicles, £60m on 15 new regional depots (10 more than originally planned in 2020) and the remainder on technology.... read more
Posted: 23 June 2020
Children's clothing brand MORI has launched a range sustainably sourced reusable face masks for children and adults, in a bid to help safeguard families against the threat of COVID-19.... read more
Posted: 19 June 2020
The Retail Mutual has launched a social media campaign to support the return to business for many non-essential retailers, as they're permitted to open their doors once more following the COVID-19 lockdown period.... read more
Posted: 16 June 2020
Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) will be cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is following government guidelines with the new cancellation.... read more
Posted: 10 June 2020
Scoop has announced a partnership with TheIndustry.Fashion on a campaign to help independent retailers revive the high street, looking at the industry issues of sale dates and discounting.... read more
Posted: 9 June 2020
After consultation with exhibitors Harrogate Fashion Week (HFW) organisers has postponed the July show and is set to concentrate on having a successful event next season.... read more
Posted: 9 June 2020
Daniel Morris, co-founder of The Morris Fyfe Agency in Brick Lane, east London, has launched an online petition calling for business rates grants and holidays for retail companies to be extended to include wholesale agents and distributors. London-based Double H Agency, Love Brands, Jonny Drama, Just A Group, FOF Fashion Marketing and Brand Machine Group, as well as Manchester-based agency Red Alert, are among the signatories so, however, there are plans to extend the campaign to cover all affected sectors.... read more
Posted: 4 June 2020
Apparel and accessories licensee Bioworld International is developing a range of clothing, bags and accessories for confectionary brand PEZ. Licensing Link Europe is building up the consumer product program for the PEZ brand across the UK and Eire with the most recent licensee, Bioworld International, targeting online fashion and high street retailers, the first designs are now launched on www.boohoo.com.... read more
Posted: 2 June 2020
The Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show, (IFJAS) is set to go virtual on 1st - 4th June, 2020.According to EPCH, the organiser of IFJAS, the show is set to go virtual for the benefit of all stakeholders... read more
Posted: 25 May 2020
High-end milliner Merve Bayindir is set to launch onto luxury retail website Net-a-Porter following its success at Fenwicks and the brand's own e-commerce website. Merve Bayindir also has a beautiful bridal collection within her SS20.... read more
Posted: 21 May 2020