COMPANY PROFILE 19 NV BAGS T: +44 (0)1454 320 650 E: office@nvbags.co.uk www.nvbags.co.uk straw handbags under our Woodlands brand, which sold out very quickly – even before we finished the trade shows. Spring 2026 sees a much larger range and incorporates a new line of matching hats. Pre-season sales have exceeded our expectations. How do you keep your designs fresh and current? Do you follow trends? We follow trends for ideas and work in close conjunction with designers, but keep within the Envy brand ethos of ‘commercial fashion and classic styling.’ What sets you apart from your competitors? We are a small family business offering a great after sales service. We can deliver most orders next day and quickly react to our customers requirements with a friendly approach. What are some stand-out moments since the company launch? With the increase of ranges we needed to grow our warehouse capacity. In 2014 we moved into new larger premises. Initially just a shell of a building, we were able to design our own offices and large showroom space. How are you finding the current climate in the UK? Is it affecting business? Whereas there are many businesses on the High Street closing their doors we are still maintaining our business within other sectors especially with garden centres. How do you view the future of independent retail? I am still very optimistic with retail as I believe we are all realising the importance of the high street and supporting local businesses rather than online shopping. Do you have any advice for new businesses starting out in the world of gifts? It’s a challenge but if they can identify a niche in the market it can be very rewarding. What can we expect in the future from the company? We continually look for new fresh ideas to keep the brands interesting and to offer our customers, and their customers, something a little different.
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