66% of Gen Z shoppers are prioritising second-hand shopping, while 90% are loyal to their favourite brands and retailers. That’s according to the latest data insights from Pion, a “leading authority” in the consumer habits of Gen Z, which surveyed 4,000 people for its Youth Trends Report 2024. The “under consumption” trend has taken social…
Small businesses could be hit with a higher cost burden to comply with the Government’s new employment rights plans, according to Whitehall’s own assessment of the legislation. The Employment Rights Bill got its second reading in Parliament on Monday, which presented the first opportunity for MPs to debate the main points of the plans in…
Barbour has today launched its third collaboration collection with Danish luxury womenswear brand, Ganni. Described as a “collision of the brands’ two worlds”, the new nine-piece collection follows on from the success of their first two collaborations in 2022 and 2023. Certified organic waxed cotton and certified recycled polyamide outerwear staples take centre stage in…
Lifestyle brand White Stuff is rolling out its 190-piece Petite collection to 50 of its UK stores, which accounts for 40% of its UK store portfolio. Previously an online-only offer which launched in February 2023, the Petite collection is going into some of the brand’s most popular retail locations, including Bath, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Glasgow…
Global materials science and digital ID solutions provider Avery Dennison has announced two new additions to its AD TexTrace portfolio, its integrated radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for “connected textiles”. The newest additions support demand for robust RFID embedded inlays in garments that last throughout the life cycle of each garment. AD TexTrace Heat Seal LoG…
Consumer confidence across UK households improved this month amid a boost from easing inflation, according to new data. The S&P Global UK Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI) survey moved closer towards the 37-month high it struck in July after a post-election bounce. The survey, which tracks consumer financial wellbeing, labour market conditions, household spending, saving and…
The new model for working with partners that offer unique technology, domain experience and inside knowledge across borders emphasises control and flexibility. Jonathan Sheard, Vice President, Sales at ESW shows how these two factors are complementary. The traditional model of outsourcing is no longer working for brands who want to stay ahead. Historically, outsourcing meant…
You can’t have it all, just ask the other 99%. Walk through Soho on a weeknight and behind the chic bistro curtains, the restaurants are full, and, as we all know, they haven’t got any cheaper. Scroll through Instagram and the endless pictures of white beaches and sunshine selfies give the impression that everybody is…
Maternity, baby and childrenswear retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has appointed former FatFace Chief Operating Officer, Mark Wright, as interim Chief Executive Officer. Wright left FatFace last week after five and a half years and will start his new role at the end of October. It comes as current JoJo Maman Bébé CEO, Gwynn Milligan, steps…
Hotter Shoes is bringing production back from India and increasing the number of shoes it makes in British each year to restore its claim as “Britain’s biggest shoemaker”. WoolOvers, which acquired the footwear brand from administrators last year, has reversed a planned “phasing out” of manufacturing at its factory in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. It aims to…
