COVID19

UKFT is urging the government to provide support for individuals or companies that are not eligible for any of the existing Covid-19 related protection schemes. “We have been speaking with…

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is offering a free membership package to help businesses through the Covid-19 crisis. Independent retailers who sign up for the Coronavirus Membership Package can gain…

Pudding, the specialist Lingerie Consultancy from the former award-winning lingerie retailer of the same name, is offering a totally free remote training course to help to get businesses through the…

The Government’s pledge to pressure the banks to ease up lending to small businesses has been welcomed by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). Business Secretary Alok Sharma has called on…

In an unprecedented context of a global health crisis, the three professional federations representing the clothing, lingerie and swimwear sectors as well as the organisers of the Parisian trade shows,…

Maison Lejaby announces that the experienced hands of their seamstresses will make masks for the hospitals in Lyon and the surrounding area. Made from cotton used in the creation of…

Polish lingerie specialist Kris Line have started to manufacture 100% cotton OEKO-TEX 100 certified face masks. Each mask consists of 2 layers of cotton material and a pouch for additional filter, and can…

Amid challenging times, Moda has announced its response to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Following feedback from current customers, Moda has taken the decision to push back the date for the…

High street banks are failing to support small independent retailers in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, a new members’ survey by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has revealed. Bira…

The contactless limit for in-store spending is to increase from £30 to £45 from 1 April, as retailers cut the need for physical contact in shops amid the coronavirus epidemic. But…

Lingerie and swimwear specialist Corin has launched a special production line for protective face masks. Collaborating with the Healthy Bust Foundation, some of the protective masks are donated to non-commercial entities providing…

Award-winning hosiery brand Snag Tights have announced a new initiative to gift frontline NHS workers with free tights. The scheme is open to all NHS workers, from doctors and nurses…