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The Zip Yard to Open Alterations Services in Nottingham Tesco Extra Store

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News & Blogs The Zip Yard to Open Alterations Services in Nottingham Tesco Extra Store Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text British clothing alterations business, The Zip Yard will open its first store in the Nottingham’s Toton Tesco Extra on 14th September. The opening marks a new partnership which is being trialled in Tesco Extra stores, offering shoppers access to repair, alter, upcycle or restyle clothes and home accessories so they fit better and last longer. Neluka Dunning, Owner of The Zip Yard UK Master Franchise commented, “We’re delighted to be working with Tesco to provide Zip Yard stores within the Toton Tesco Extra store. Providing The Zip Yard services to a wider audience in Nottingham will give shoppers the opportunity to bring in their garments for alterations and repair rather than throwing them away. Clothing has the fourth-largest impact on the environment after housing, transport and food and […]

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The Zip Yard to Open Alterations Services in Tesco Stores

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News & Blogs The Zip Yard to Open Alterations Services in Tesco Stores Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text British clothing alterations business, The Zip Yard opened its first store in the Stretford (Manchester) Tesco Extra on 10th August. The opening marks a new partnership which is being trialled in three Tesco stores, offering shoppers access to repair, alter, upcycle or restyle clothes and home accessories so they fit better and last longer. Neluka Dunning, Owner of The Zip Yard UK Master Franchise commented; “We’re delighted to be working with Tesco to provide Zip Yard stores within their Tesco Extra stores. Clothing has the fourth-largest impact on the environment after housing, transport and food and results in almost £140 million worth of clothes being thrown away each year – mostly to landfills. Wearing something for an extra nine months can reduce its carbon footprint by 20-30% and we hope […]

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Owning Clothes That Last Longer is a Growing Priority for UK Residents

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News & Blogs Owning Clothes That Last Longer is a Growing Priority for UK Residents Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text As the first alterations company to sign up to the SCAP 2020 Commitment (Sustainable Clothing Action Plan), which aims to reduce the amount of carbon and water produced by the clothing industry, The Zip Yard was heartened to read the latest research by the UK’s leadingsustainability charity. WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) found that more than half of people nowview the environmental impact of clothing as severe with two in three (63%) saying clothes made to last longer and look good are now major factors when they’re deciding what to buy. Unsurprisingly, our habits have changed for the better during lockdown, with one in four(23%) now repairing clothes and one in five (19%) keeping items for longer. The latest findings build on previous research which found that the […]

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The Zip Yard Hits The Road With New Collection & Delivery Service

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News & Blogs The Zip Yard Hits The Road With New Collection and Delivery Service Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Collection & Delivery Page With customers unable to visit our stores during the lockdown, we’re hitting the road to bring our first-class repairs and alterations service to your doorstep. Our new Collection & Delivery service, which is currently being rolled out across the UK, is easy to use and guarantees outstanding results every time. All you have to do to select The Zip Yard store within a 10-mile radius of your home. Fill in the form with your contact details, required alterations or repairs you’d like carried out – please give as much information as possible – and preferred dates for collection and delivery. We’ll then send a rapid response with an estimation of the costs based on our minimum charges for the required services, which will give […]

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A to Zipyard Part Two – Finishing What We’ve Started

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T For Toys - MIlton Keynes Xmas Lights

News & Blogs A to Zipyard Part Two – Finishing What We’ve Started Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text T For Toys – MIlton Keynes Xmas Lights If you’ve read our first A to Zipyard blog, you’ll have discovered the wide range of services our stores across the UK can provide. If it fits under a sewing machine, we can do something with it.        Kilts – Whether your kilt is occasion or fashion wear, we can tackle any pleat problems.         Loved clothes last – An estimated £140 million worth of used clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year and you can help reduce that figure by bringing us your items to repair, alter or restyle.   Modern – Our stores offer an enjoyable experience – bright, clean and well designed with in-house changing rooms. All meet Covid-19 guidelines too of course.  Near you – You’ll find our stores […]

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Second-Hand, Rentals And Clothes Swaps On The Up Among Young People

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Second-Hand, Rentals And Clothes Swaps On The Up Among Young People

News & Blogs Second-Hand, Rentals And Clothes Swaps On The Up Among Young People Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text More than half of 25-to-34-year-olds in Britain buy second-hand clothes and half have repaired damaged or worn-out clothes, according to a new survey. Young people are also turning their used clothing into cash, the report by Mintel reveals, as half of the people in the same age group have sold old clothes in the last year, compared with 35% of consumers overall. Swapping clothes with friends or acquaintances, known as swishing, is also a growing trend with three-quarters of 16-to-24-year-olds saying they either have swapped fashion items with others or would be interested in doing so in the future. This age group is also most likely to use rental services, with 54% saying they have already rented fashion items or would be interested in doing so, compared with an […]

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Spend a Night In With Your Wardrobe

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News & Blogs Little Things Mean a Lot Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text How To Treat Loved Ones And Feel Good Too Christmas is for caring, sharing and smiling and you’re guaranteed to be grinning if you’ve sourced individual gifts and saved money in the process. How do I do that, we hear you ask. Simple – just head down to your nearest Zip Yard store. Our motto ‘if it fits under a sewing machine we can repair and alter it’ also applies to making bespoke gifts for family and friends. Use our seamstresses’ imagination and add a touch of class to your gifting – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and special occasions too. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Fancy Dress Costumes For Kids With Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting cinemas, youngsters are clamouring for film themed […]

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Volunteers Hop To it To Help Australian Wildlife

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News & Blogs Volunteers Hop To it To Help Australian Wildlife Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text More than 100 volunteers devoted a special Sunday afternoon to making 1,000 pouches for wildlife affected by the bushfires in Australia. The successful snip ‘n’ sew event was hosted by The Zip Yard, based in intu Milton Keynes, and attracted animal lovers aged from seven to 90. After seeing reports on TV, staff launched an appeal that went viral and reached close to a million people across the world. The initiative was also featured on Anglia TV. Russell Golding, owner of The Zip Yard Milton Keynes, said: “We’re always looking at ways to upcycle and recycle and, as a team, we’re passionate about helping people – and wildlife that has been through such a terrifying ordeal. Young animals without their mothers such as kangaroos, possums, koalas and wombats need pouches to aid […]

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Treat Loved Ones and Feel Good Too

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Treat Loved Ones and Feel Good Too

News & Blogs Little Things Mean a Lot Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text How To Treat Loved Ones And Feel Good Too Christmas is for caring, sharing and smiling and you’re guaranteed to be grinning if you’ve sourced individual gifts and saved money in the process. How do I do that, we hear you ask. Simple – just head down to your nearest Zip Yard store. Our motto ‘if it fits under a sewing machine we can repair and alter it’ also applies to making bespoke gifts for family and friends. Use our seamstresses’ imagination and add a touch of class to your gifting – not just for Christmas but for birthdays and special occasions too. Here are some ideas to get you started:   1. Fancy Dress Costumes For Kids With Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hitting cinemas, youngsters are clamouring for film […]

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Little Things Mean a Lot

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Little Things Mean a Lot

News & Blogs Little Things Mean a Lot Share it! Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin Envelope-open-text Trust Us With The Little Things That Mean a Lot If it fits under a sewing machine, our skilled seamstresses and tailors can mend it.We’re pretty handy with a good ol’ needle and thread too. Every item, large or small, brand new or vintage, is treated with tender loving care and returned to its owner with a smile. We’ve put together a list of recent jobs that illustrate why you can trust our stores across the UK with your loved clothes, home furnishings, cuddly toys and items of sentimental value – and to use our imagination to create something special.   1. The Ring’s The Thing The Northampton team felt like they’d stumbled into an episode of The Repair Shop when a 60-year-old purse was brought in. Used to keep the customer’s wedding ring safe, […]

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