Don’t miss out on the July edition of Nursery Today! Packed with pages of news, views and hot products.
IN OUR FEATURES/SPOTLIGHT SECTION: we feature various product categories including Bottles & Sterilisers (page 16), Bedding & Sleep Bags (page 22), MadeForMums Tech Awards (page 26) and Monitors (page 30).
IN OUR RETAIL SECTION: Starting on page 12, Nursery Today took time to catch up with Steve Abse, owner of BabyLoves, who reflects on his store’s journey, the challenges of going independent, and what sets BabyLoves apart from the crowd.
INTERVIEWS: Inside this issue over on page 7 we take time to catch up with Mitch Levene to discuss his exciting year and hear his advice for the industry and over on page 18 you’ll find an exclusive interview with Peggy Juche, Regional Marketing Manager at BIBS, who explains how the brand blends Scandinavian design with medical-grade functionality.
And that’s not all! On page 23, don’t miss our interview with Ruth Rodgers, Sales Manager at WHL Europe, where we delve into the growing popularity of infant sleep bags and over on page 30, we take a coffee break with Joel Lucy, CEO & Founder of Jigsaw Brand Consultancy, who works closely with VTech and LeapFrog. Then on page 32, Chris Gnech-Cini of Angelcare reveals how the brand is redefining baby monitoring combining medical-grade movement detection, video reassurance, and intuitive design to meet the needs of today’s tech-savvy yet safety-conscious families.
COVER STORY: The Rockit Rocker launched in November 2017, which quickly landed in major retailers like John Lewis, Argos, and Mamas & Papas, along with more than 130 independent stockists across the UK. Fast forward to 2025, and Rockit now exports to over 40 countries worldwide. You can learn more on page 10.
PLUS: our regular columnists. Our regular contributors this month bring you articles of interest with Pramland’s John Barker sharing his perspective on recent trends, a nostalgic return to Mamas & Papas, and how the retail landscape is evolving (page 20), while over on page 35 Christy Foster, Managing Director of The Nursery Store, shares her perspective on navigating today’s ever-evolving retail environment.
RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS: if you have news or views that you would like considered for inclusion in the next issue, please email Editor Penny Franks at penny@lemapublishing.co.uk
