Some 28% if parents say they find it difficult to afford uniforms and back to school supplies according to YouGov data, and it's safe to say that for many parents searches and purchases begin well before the end of the school year, with a noticeable spike in activity in July before the summer break even starts, retailers and Google Trends reports.
Posted: 21 August 2025
Shaun the Sheep, the iconic stop motion character created by Aardman, appeared on screens in 1995's Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, to critical acclaim. To mark some 30 years of Shaun's madcap adventures and worldwide entertainment, Aardman has teamed up with British Wool, Campaign for Wool and Craft Forward to unveil a global knitting and crafting initiative with purpose. Brilliant!
Posted: 19 August 2025
Toy Fair will return to Olympia, London from 20th to 22nd January 2026 for its 72nd show. With approximately six months to go, demand for exhibition space is already very high, driven by a strong returnee rate and keen interest from new applicants. The popular Gold Zone, which houses the smallest stands- and often is the spot to find hidden treasures- is already sold out, and there is limited space available across both levels in the rest of the halls.
Posted: 14 August 2025