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Has the growing momentum for sustainability suffered a major setback this year?
As government Covid-19 Lockdowns around the world begin to ease, children head back to school and we return to work, has the growing momentum for sustainability suffered a major setback this year?
The Future of Retail: 2020

The Future of Retail: 2020

03 Jun 2020 Ian Pattison, Google Cloud
Ian Pattison, Head of Customer Engineering, Retail CPG & Travel at Google Cloud has shared his insight for the future of retail: 2020.
The role of trends in a time of sustainability and slow living
In a time that seemingly moves faster than ever before, but sees a desire for a slow life filled with more meaningful things—opposed to just more—should retailers still be designing and purchasing pro …
Preparing Retailers in the UK for Reopening During COVID-19

Preparing Retailers in the UK for Reopening During COVID-19

09 Jun 2020 Kathrina Wainstok, Creative Director at Brand Academy Store
Now is a perfect time to start preparing your retail space for reopening. All non-essential retailers had to close their doors in March, and with the curve finally slowing it’s getting more important …
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR INDUSTRY’S WHOLESALE AGENTS AND DISTRIBUTORS
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 in …
The Halcyon Naturals simple guide to lifting low moods
No matter how we strong we think we are, everyone at some point in their life will experience low mood. The lockdown we are currently living in is certainly no exception! Triggered by the smallest of …
Fun for the whole family with Ellie Good
With restrictions still in place and school holidays fast approaching, designer and illustrator, Ellie Good, has created some free, easy activities to keep creative minds entertained.
Groomed and Zoomed - why “face fashion” has become the new virtual runway during the lockdown
Despite the isolation of the great Covid-19 lockdown, our style survival instincts have seemingly gone into overdrive. “Dressing to impress” is inherently hard-wired into human social behaviour, and t …
Gift of the Year launches Gifts of Hope Awards
The Giftware Association has been so inspired by the specialist products, ranges and heartfelt gifts that have been created in order to support the NHS, key workers and the thousands of other charitie …
Getting ready for Christmas PR

Getting ready for Christmas PR

24 Jun 2020 Celine Dibert, Press Loft
Christmas happens twice in the world of PR. Every year, around mid-June to mid-July, brands are organising Christmas product shoots and getting their imagery and collections ready for the Christmas se …
BEHIND THE BRAND Laine's Room

BEHIND THE BRAND Laine's Room

01 Jul 2020 Jordan Evans
Inspired by both the ups and downs that form parenthood, Lanie's Room founder, Jade, had created a platform to inspire families of all shapes and sizes through the joy of design. Read on to discover m …
BEHIND THE BRAND: Ahista Tea

BEHIND THE BRAND: Ahista Tea

01 Jul 2020 Emma Telford
 A luxury tea brand that aims to change the perception of Indian tea culture towards a more contemporary interpretation. Specialising in Single-Batch Premium Teas, Culturally Inspired Blends and Conte …
BEHIND THE BRAND: Gin in a Tin
Set in the quintessentially British countryside of the Cotswolds, Gin In A Tin started as the brainwave of the locally-known gin connoisseur, Martin Agius, founder of the renowned Gin Pantry. A destin …
BEHIND THE BRAND: Doodle Dents

BEHIND THE BRAND: Doodle Dents

29 Jul 2020 Emma Telford
Invented by a 6-year-old girl - Doddle Dents is a new mindful form of art that’s truly intuitive, creative and rewarding. We chat the founder Chris and get to know the brand a little better…
Meet Arlene McIntyre, Creative Director of Ventura Design
"Always try and learn from other people’s experiences but to follow your own gut, carve out your own path and do it your own way.  Someone once said to me that unless you walked a mile in someone else …
BEHIND THE BRAND: Sarah Jane Hemsley Upholstery
The range of handcrafted products include cushions, drum lampshades, fabric by the metre, tableware and reupholstered vintage chairs. The Collection has a distinctly mid-century feel with the artwork …
BEHIND THE BRAND Rebecca J Mills Designs
Having made her debut as part of Spotted in 2019, Rebecca J Mills Designs has moved from strength to strength, applying her captivating designs to a growing range of products across the lifestyle spec …
BEHIND THE BRAND Ask Mummy & Daddy

BEHIND THE BRAND Ask Mummy & Daddy

24 Sep 2020 Jordan Evans
With a variety of exciting sweet treats in their range, including a 24k gold leaf gummy bear, Ask Mummy & Daddy has become a firm favourite for the likes of Selfridges and the Beckhams. We asked their …
Getting to Grips with Colour: Understanding It, Using It and Making It Work For You
Karen Haller is a leading international authority on colour psychology, specialising in business brand colour, interiors and wellbeing and the author of The Little Book of Colour. She offers her key t …
BEHIND THE BRAND Concrete & Wax

BEHIND THE BRAND Concrete & Wax

28 Sep 2020 Jordan Evans
Bringing something truly different to a crowded market is no easy feat, but CONCRETE & WAX has done just that with their unique range of modular, stackable candles—which allow for ultimate impact and …
A colour expert's top picks for the A/W season
As a leading voice in applied colour & design psychology and the author of The Little Book of Colour, no one is better placed than Karen Haller to identify distinctive, captivating design.
BEHIND THE BRAND Wrapuccino

BEHIND THE BRAND Wrapuccino

07 Oct 2020 Jordan Evans
Reinvigorating the world of wrapping just in time for the busy festive period, we took a few minutes to get to know how sustainable new brand Wrapuccino came to life, plus learn a bit more about what’ …
Louise Daniel's Festive Favourites

Louise Daniel's Festive Favourites

09 Oct 2020 Jordan Evans
With the Christmas season fast approaching, there’s no time like now to be stocking all things festive. Founder of indie marketplace, And so to Shop, Louise Daniel has selected her top picks from On D …
Everything there is to know about Just a Card's Indie Week
As an artist and designer herself, Sarah Hamilton knows just how valuable the smallest acts of support can be for independent brands. Determined to remind customers just how important where they choos …
Ten Questions with: Crafts Council UK

Ten Questions with: Crafts Council UK

16 Feb 2021 Harry McKinley
Julia Bennet, Head of Research & Policy, and Caroline Jackman, Talent Development Manager, on the craft boom, navigating the pandemic and why slow design can transform society.
WELCOMING A NEW ERA FOR DESIGN IN JAPAN
Changing global trends and increased access to opportunities through digital mean that, in recent years, there has been a shift away from the Tokyo-centric design that has dominated post-war Japan tow …
Everything there is to know about the Thoughtful Marketing movement
Started by flower delivery company, Bloom & Wild in 2019, the Thoughtful Marketing Movement has grown exponentially in recent years, with more ‘opt-out’ or ‘hit pause’ emails landing in inboxes ahead …
Reopen your Retail Store With a Bang: 5 things to do right now
With non-essentials stores across the country set to reopen in just a few weeks, Visual Merchandising Specialist and Founder of Dot to Dot, Kat Maclennan shares her top 5 tips for a successful reopeni …
BEHIND THE BRAND | Skin Lux CO.
Can you give an introduction to who you are and who/what your brand is and how long your brand has been around for? Is this your Top Drawer? My name is Jessica McLean and I am the owner of SKIN LUX CO …
BEHIND THE BRAND | Teddo Play

BEHIND THE BRAND | Teddo Play

03 Sep 2021 Inonge Litia
Can you give an introduction to who you are and who/what your brand is and how long your brand has been around for? Is this your first Top Drawer?  Hello, we’re Keisha & Amit, the wife & husband team …
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