COVID19

Boris Johnson announced tonight (Monday, May 25th) that non-essential retailers will not be allowed to reopen until the middle of June in the next phase of restriction lifting. With no…

Following our report yesterday on shops getting ready to open on 1st June we speak to some indie retailers who are taking a more softly-softly approach: partial opening hours, fewer…

Worldline, the European market leader in payment and transaction services, has published its ‘World after COVID-19’ report highlighting the trends of the worldwide pandemic and presenting key takeaways that business…

  English retailers are beginning preparation for a return to trading as shops across the country may slowly be able to open their doors from Monday 1st June. There are…

Due to the impact of Covid-19 and the disruption of traditional trade shows and buyer/press meetings, Swim Week Calendar has created SWIMMRKT, a digital directory to connect buyers and press with swimwear…

Due to the overwhelming face mask demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyosung, the world’s largest producer of elastane, has repurposed its facilities to increase the supply of creora® elastane. Elastane is a…

After weeks of brain storming, preparations, fittings and designing, MAGIC Bodyfashion is pleased to announce the launch of the MAGIC Face Mask. Available in three sizes and made for everyone –…

Graduate Fashion Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of supportive activities and opportunities for UK and International member universities. For the first time in 29…

The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will donate a further £1.4m to around 3,000 local charities who are helping those most in need during the pandemic. This brings…

Women’s swimwear brand Deakin and Blue are focusing efforts into developing reusable and recyclable face masks featuring Liberty Prints. Deakin and Blue have developed an NHS-approved design for non-medical face…

British Fashion Council (BFC) have announced the first round of recipients of the BFC Foundation Fashion Fund, supporting creative fashion businesses and individuals to survive the Covid-19 crisis. Financial support…

The coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc with the aviation industry and globally consumers have cancelled travel plans. Combined with staycations as the more likely new summer getaways and the cancellation/postponement…