DailyBlazer

LB Foster installs garment system for schoolwear specialist

bryony.pestell — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:53:52 +0000

Leicester-based LB Foster Materials Handling was chosen by schoolwear specialist, David Luke to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment system for 140,000 Eco Blazers. Read the full SHD Logistics article here.

Inveralmond Community High School blazer made from plastic bottles

Mark Woolgar — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:32:46 +0000

BBC – A West Lothian high school has become the first in the country to introduce an eco-friendly school uniform. Click here for the full article.

Change is a constant in new retail landscape

Mark Woolgar — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:37:49 +0000

Despite the importance of the online channel and mobile technology to the growth of the UK retail sector, old-fashioned values like trust and a physical store presence will continue to play a key role in its future, leading executives say. Read the full article here.

Schoolwear Association appoints Matthew Easter as new Chair

Mark Woolgar — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:15:18 +0000

Matthew Easter has been appointed as the new Chair of the Schoolwear Association (SA), whose members clothe three quarters of the nation’s schoolchildren. Read the full CWB article here.

Pupils cotton on to Fairtrade

bryony.pestell — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:24:55 +0000

Oakmeeds Community College pupils in Burgess Hill are the country’s first with a Fairtrade cotton blazer, says the school. Read the full article here.

David Luke goes further for Fairtrade

bryony.pestell — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:29:19 +0000

How the eco-friendly schoolwear supplier supported Fairtrade Fortnight. Read the full CWB article here.

School provides free uniforms to help families fight recession

Mark Woolgar — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:20:53 +0000

Stockport Academy will kit every new student in their own blazer, tie, jumpers and PE kit, all free of charge, from this September. Read full article here.

Eco Outfitters: The home of a new 100 per cent pure organic cotton schoolwear range.

Mark Woolgar — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:56:02 +0000

Eco Outfitters is a new project set up by two mums, Irina Price and Marina Petrova.

The company sells school uniform produced from 100 per cent pure organic cotton, which is certified by GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). Read more about the new online venture here.

John Lewis to close distribution centre in Park Royal

bryony.pestell — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:51:40 +0000

Department store John Lewis has announced it is to close its distribution centre in Park Royal resulting in the loss of up to 560 jobs. Read the Full article here.

Perry’s Uniform move into new headquarters

Mark Woolgar — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:26:54 +0000

School uniform manufacturer and online retailer Perry Uniform has expanded its Leeds operation with a move to new premises. Read full article here.