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Why reshoring is more cost-effective - Rob Law MBE, Trunki
Season 2 Episode 128
The Trunki needs little introduction; since its invention in 2006 over 4 million of the animal-shaped ride-on suitcases have been sold and it has bec…
6 years, 2 months ago
Amy Fettis, AIM Athleisure - What is an MVP and why should you start with one?
Season 2 Episode 127
Amy Fettis is the founder of fashion-led sportswear brand AIM Athleisure. When she first launched the brand she made all of the mistakes that many ne…
6 years, 3 months ago
Simon Cotton, Johnstons of Elgin - Looking after Scotland's oldest cashmere brand
Season 2 Episode 126
Johnstons of Elgin is the largest textile manufacturer in the UK. The 223 year old company employs over 1,000 people and was the first to bring cashm…
6 years, 3 months ago
Calling out Boohoo for using unethical garment factories
Season 2 Episode 125
Labour Behind the Label is a workers rights organisation that fights for living wages for garment workers. They have produced a report about the une…
6 years, 3 months ago
To Wholesale, or Not to Wholesale
Season 2 Episode 124
Whether to wholesale is one of the biggest decisions that brands have to make, and it is often much more of a difficult decision for businesses that …
6 years, 3 months ago
A pivotal time for UK retail
Season 2 Episode 123
It’s back to business this week for many retailers - but how will shopping change post-lockdown? And what effect will this have on businesses that ma…
6 years, 4 months ago
The Importance of Quality - Maria Grachvogel
Season 2 Episode 122
London-based designer Maria Grachvogel is renowned for her clever use of cutting to flatter the female figure. In this interview Maria talks about wh…
6 years, 4 months ago
An update on PPE
Season 2 Episode 121
We've had two pieces of good news this week so I thought I'd share them with you in this episode.
The first is that the government has now officially …
6 years, 4 months ago
The Bespoke English Shirt Maker - Emma Willis, Emma Willis London
Season 2 Episode 120
Emma Willis founded her shirt making business in 1989. She has had a shop on London's famous Jermyn Street for over twenty years and all of her bespo…
6 years, 4 months ago
Are you seeking more UK-made products?
Season 2 Episode 119
Buying habits are changing and there is definitely a renewed interest in buying made in the UK products.
At Make it British we've seen a 200% increase…
6 years, 5 months ago