SupplyCompass has announced the launch of a new, free, moodboard tool aimed at collating and sharing collection inspiration during COVID-19, in the bid to help fashion brands collaborate around the globe.... read more
Posted: 21 April 2020
Glenmuir, the Scottish golf clothing brand, has placed a focus on sustainable performance fabrics and natural performance for its SS20 collection, being told through its #GlenmuirCare campaign.Glenmuir is pioneers in golf clothing in natural fibres, which are renewable and environmentally friendly. The new double mercerised cotton polos use a technical process that removes stray fibres from the cotton yarn and fabric resulting in lustrous silk like handle, luxurious drape and outstanding colour retention. The men's seasonal g.Crieff and g.Oban (RRP £60) and classics g.Tarth, g.Larkin and g.Hamish are all available in the new SS20 colours.... read more
Posted: 21 April 2020
As buy now, pay later payment options continue to surge in popularity, new research has discovered that the majority of customers (83%) would use point of sale (POS) finance when purchasing from SME fashion and shoe retailers.... read more
Posted: 16 April 2020
Gift card providers are reportedly seeing a surge in demand as consumers continue to stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports the Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA).As consumers continue to change their spending habits, major retailers, hospitality brands and specialist digital and multi-store gift cards are reporting strong growth.... read more
Posted: 14 April 2020
A Clarks shoe shop in Sheffield's city centre has been converted to operate as a franchise store, after Tonks Shoes Ltd secured six-figure funding from NatWest.The 12 existing staff will continue to work at the store, and the shoe shop in Orchard Square shopping centre has been given a fresh new look and feel.... read more
Posted: 14 April 2020
Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced it is joining other leading retail brands globally in selecting EdApp to transform its retail training. EdApp's mobile-first training platform will be employed to seamlessly onboard and train Monica Vinader's global retail teams.... read more
Posted: 9 April 2020
Havaianas' parent company Alpargatas is spearheading the "Goodwill Partnership" network to unite partners and volunteers who want to contribute in the fight against COVID-19. The company will produce protective equipment for health professionals and will make donations to the most vulnerable communities.... read more
Posted: 9 April 2020
The Chancellor has announced that UK's retailers and businesses will be faced with a new plastic packaging tax, in an effort to increase usage of recyclable plastic and reduce carbon emissions.... read more
Posted: 8 April 2020
The organisers of Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2020 has announced the show will now be postponed to 2021 due to the ongoing disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the latest public health and government decisions.... read more
Posted: 8 April 2020
Mr. Men Little Miss is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year and is seeking licensing part-ners ahead of the milestone. Mr Men Little Miss plans to create a buzz around the anniversary by launching two brand new characters that are promised to bring more diversity to the much-loved collection. Since Mr. Tickle, the first character in the series was born in 1971, the books have re-mained a family favourite for half a century, with the franchise selling a book every 2.5 seconds around the world.... read more
Posted: 7 April 2020