THE ENGLISH SOAP COMPANY CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SOAP MAKING This year marks a significant milestone as The English Soap Company’s parent company celebrates 25 years of soap making. The English Soap Company celebrates this momentous occasion, having grown into a business admired for being family-run and its dedication to quality, sustainability, and beautiful design. What began with a single bar of soap has flourished into an expansive range of luxurious products, including hand creams, soy wax candles, and more. Each item is crafted with care on the company’s tranquil Sussex farm, reflecting its unwavering commitment to sustainability and excellence. Proudly made in England, the products combine high quality ingredients with timeless elegance, making them perfect for gifting or everyday indulgence. To commemorate this special anniversary, The English Soap Company is thrilled to unveil new additions to its Anniversary, Kew Gardens, and Vintage collections. These ranges celebrate the company’s journey, blending nostalgic charm with contemporary luxury. The company is especially excited that its new Anniversary Seaweed Collection and Kew Triple Gift Boxes have been nominated in this year’s Gift of the Year Awards. Now operating across eight units on the farm where it all started, the company remains rooted in its values while looking to the future. Reflecting on the incredible milestone of 25 years, The English Soap Company is proud to have grown from kitchen experiments to a globally recognised brand. “Thank you for being part of our story as we continue to bring joy and quality to homes worldwide,” says the company. www.theenglishsoapcompany.com NEW CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES URGING RETAILERS TO PRIORITISE ACCESSIBILITY AHEAD OF THE EUROPEAN ACCESSIBILITY ACT As the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act approaches, Nexer Digital has launched a new campaign, I Matter Too, to raise awareness about the importance of inclusive online experiences. The campaign aims to encourage online retailers to act now and embrace digital accessibility as a core part of their strategy, not just to meet legal requirements but to go beyond compliance and deliver true inclusivity. I Matter Too sheds light on the barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing digital services, apps, and platforms, tools that have become essential to daily life. The campaign video, central to the initiative, highlights real stories from individuals who have struggled with inaccessible technologies and services, emphasising the importance of getting it right and creating inclusive digital experiences. Hilary Stephenson, Managing Director at Nexer Digital, said: “The European Accessibility Act is an important step in ensuring equality, but compliance alone isn’t enough. Through the I Matter Too campaign, we’re calling on businesses to take this as an opportunity to go beyond the minimum requirements.” In June 2025, the European Accessibility Act will come into full effect, requiring businesses across the EU to ensure that their websites, apps, ATMs, card readers, and other digital interfaces are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Nexer Digital is urging businesses to act now, ahead of the act’s implementation, to avoid fines and to focus their efforts on creating accessible products and services. As part of the campaign, the company is also providing a series of tips on its website so retailers can take steps to ensure they are truly inclusive all year round. THE FRAGRANCE HOUSE ACQUIRES HEYLAND & WHITTLE The fast-growing fragrance company, The Fragrance House, is delighted to announce the acquisition of the brand Heyland & Whittle. Heyland & Whittle has a long-standing heritage in the UK market with its primary focus on creating home fragrance and Bath & Body products. Since its launch in 2003 the brand has been widely known for its beautiful natural soap collections and premium home fragrance ranges. David Brown, CEO The Fragrance House says: “The Heyland & Whittle ethos of using pure natural ingredients to create stunning fragranced products fits perfectly with The Fragrance House. The brand has a great long-standing reputation in the UK market and will be a fantastic addition to The Fragrance House.” The Fragrance House will be looking at operations and production in the coming months. For further details email enquries@tfhltd.co.uk or call +44 (0)1727 836 454. 12
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