Minimalist footwear brand Vivobarefoot has launched its first-ever podcast, exploring how businesses can be more regenerative rather than merely sustainable, as well as the impact on the fashion industry of the COVID-19 crisis.... read more
Posted: 24 April 2020
Leading parcel delivery firm DPD has helped turn a palliative care nurse's idea into a nationwide initiative, NHS Thursday, to provide much needed welfare and treat packs for patients and NHS staff.... read more
Posted: 23 April 2020
Tucca Swim has announced the launch of non-surgical face masks as a protective aid in the fight against COVID-19, donating all proceeds to NHS Charities Together.... read more
Posted: 23 April 2020
The UK's domestic parcel carrier DPD UK was named 'Gold winner' in the Service Industries category, with judges hailing the company's achievements in reducing CO2 emissions and its innovative all-electric micro depots in central London.... read more
Posted: 23 April 2020
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
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
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
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