David Luke’s stand at this year’s Schoolwear Show saw them celebrate 30 years in business. The backdrop showed some of the things that we all remember from the last few decades, including films, music and cartoons, from 1982 to today. There were also retro toys and sweets scattered around to bring back those memories of the past. [...]

During a brief moment of quiet at this year’s Schoolwear Show, David Burgess, Managing Director of David Luke, took the opportunity to rest his weary legs. Being on your feet all day, talking to customers, can really take it out of you and so you need to take any opportunity for a quick sit-down. Naturally, [...]

Fibre2Fashion – This year the Schoolwear show 2011 is being held at Cranmore Park, Solihull in association with Associated Independent Stores, on Sunday 16th October to Tuesday 18th October. Click here for the full article.

For a quarter of a century, David Burgess led a perfectly peaceful existence, watching the world go by, listening to the waves, marvelling at the sunsets and chilling out in precisely the manner you might expect of a long-haired hippy castaway who sleeps on a mattress of dried leaves. Click here for the full article.

The Schoolwear Association is delighted to announce that it has elected new officers at its recent AGM, and in line with its policy, has appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair to lead the group. Click here for the full article.

David Burgess looks at the history of school uniform, and why its role in schools is as important as ever. Click here for the full article. When the e-magazine opens turn to page 26.

Chair of The Schoolwear Association, David Burgess, has written an open letter to the Secretary of State for Education, titled “Why School Uniform Commands Respect for its Role in Society”. Click for the full article and turn to page 82 when the e-magazine opens.

Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, has accused the UK’s big supermarkets of being “barons of politics” and having “enormous lobbying power”. Click for the full article.

The Schoolwear Association has now launched their own Facebook Page that is open to all. Click here to view it. If you are interested in joining The Schoolwear Association or finding out more information, click the banner on the right of this page.

David Burgess, Chairman of The Schoolwear Association, says that current supply chain problems mean it’s never been more important for suppliers to commit to their school uniform requirements – the earlier, the better. Click for the full article.