Not On The High Street

Welcome to part four of Small Brand Stories – a series where we pass the mic to one of the amazing small brands on our marketplace. Meet Betsy Benn, Founder of Betsy Benn. "I started Betsy Benn in 2010 from my kitchen table whilst my four-year-old was at pre-school. Within eighteen months our award-winning destination print was the top-selling product on the whole of Not On The High Street - it was a real "pinch me" moment! In the years since, we've moved into studios, recruited a dream team of amazing women, and massively expanded our range. Through it all we've stayed true to our design principles. First and foremost we design everything to tell a part of our customers' stories. Maybe it's a print that captures their most loved travel memories, or a cushion that celebrates the year their Mum was born (for her big birthday!). It might be a personalised notebook to tell a teacher how much you appreciate their connection with your child, or a Christmas decoration for a baby's first-ever Christmas. So, our tagline is "A Design For Every Story." Gifts like this are the perfect expressions of the love or gratitude between the giver and the receiver. We feel so privileged to enable the best part of humanity! Just call us gifting Cupids. Secondly, we design for life. We're not at all interested in adding unnecessary "stuff" to the planet. Every gift we make is designed and made in-house with love and care. We don't jump on short-lived design trends (no llamas or flamingoes here) and we use the very best materials with longevity in mind. The best gifts shouldn't cost the Earth. My advice to other entrepreneurs would be to find your tribe. No-one will understand your journey quite like someone else on the same path. Make connections and inspire and support each other!" - Betsy Benn, Founder of Betsy Benn Shop their small brand: https://lnkd.in/eg4q5BvG #SmallBrandStories

This just in, The NOTHS X Angela Scanlon Mother's Day edit has just landed. From personalised gifts to foodie treats, she’s put together a selection of her fave gift ideas, all from the UK’s best small brands. We’re also really excited to say that Angela’s small brand, frkl. has launched on our marketplace, too. Her bold and creative jewellery range is all about expressing yourself with base pieces that you can customise and make totally your own. Think lightning bolts, lobster claws and ballet shoe charms. We’re obsessed. Shop the edit: https://lnkd.in/eJZgKUSk

Welcome to the next part of our LinkedIn series – Small Brand Stories. Each time we’ll be passing the mic to one of the amazing small brands on our marketplace to share their story. Meet Gafyn Owen and Sean Nelson, owners of MijMoj Design Ltd. “In an age of mass-produced, disposable products, imported from overseas, we wanted to offer an alternative option for discerning customers in the gifting sector. We’re both passionate designers, from a similar design and manufacturing background and have tried to apply the learnings from working in industry, to our product offering. We offer high quality uniquely designed products, crafted in-house in the UK, from sustainably sourced oak. With the ability to offer personalised engraved messages, delivered next day for their special gifting occasions, we’ve delighted our customers for over 10 years. Our MijMoj Design Ltd core brand values of authentic unique design, quality craftsmanship, and sustainable materials, combined with speedy delivery, have allowed us to develop a loyal customer base, with over 15,000 positive online reviews on our selling platforms. We continue to innovate, collaborate and listen to our customers to stay competitive and relevant in this exciting and ever-changing retail sector.” - Gafyn Owen & Sean Nelson owners of MijMoj Design Ltd Shop their small brand: https://lnkd.in/eGSzfH5U #SmallBrandStories

Did you know that it’s estimated that we won’t achieve full gender parity until 2158? That’s roughly five generations away. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is Accelerate Action with a focus on taking small decisive steps to speed up the rate of progress worldwide. We’re proud to say that: - 50% of our leadership team are women  - 62% of our employees are women  - We are both female-founded and have a female CEO  - Over 80% of the small brands on our marketplace are either female-founded or female-led But we know there’s always more that can be done. So this week, we asked everyone from Team NOTHS to commit to a small pledge to help speed up progress towards gender equality. #AccelerateAction

It was such a privilege to be part of Deliveroo International Women's Day panel with the focus on: Play to win & supercharge action 🚀 It is always a pleasure to talk about my journey at Not On The High Street as a female-led business that was founded by two powerhouse women and has an inclusive culture and exceptional allyship. Not to mention our 5,000+ Community of creative small brands of whom more than 80% are female-founded or female led 🙌 I felt really inspired hearing from my fellow panelists and our host about their journeys and the boundaries that they are breaking across hospitality, personal care, retail and ecommerce - thank you for sharing so openly Tara Chandra, Here We Flo; Pippa Murray Pip & Nut | B Corp and Sunaina Sethi, JKS Restaurants; Zara Colbeck (nee FitzGerald)

Looking to treat your employees over Easter? 🐣🍫 We’ve got you covered with creative gift ideas for every budget from the UK’s best small brands. Think non-traditional eggs, Easter hampers, hand-iced biscuits and much more. And, we offer 10% off corporate orders, too. Email corporategifting@notonthehighstreet.com today to find out more. Browse the collection here: https://lnkd.in/eNN4wm5m #CorporateGifts

Women in marketing deserve more than just recognition. Our latest research reveals insights into the gender pay gap and glass ceiling. Thanks to Jessica Nesbitt, Tamsin James, Sophie Brisbourne-Rhodes, Sharon Hegarty, and Emilia Korczynska for contributing! Read the full article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/d_qza853  

Today we’ve hit a milestone as we’ve just launched our first ever Beauty Box. Beauty and wellness is a category we are proud to grow this year as more and more amazing small brands in this space join our marketplace. And, we’re always on a mission to bring our customers more of the products they love. This limited-edition box is a celebration of the small brands we know will be the next big thing in beauty. We’re excited to be offering this box worth £110, for the amazing value of £60. Here’s what you’ll find inside: 🧡 An eye cream and roller set from innovative brand, UpCircle, who repurpose byproducts to create planet-friendly skincare. ✨A nourishing, 100% natural face oil designed to suit all skin types from PERL Cosmetics 😴 Calming magnesium cream enriched with organic shea and mango butter from Buddha & Bubbles Soap Co. 🍋 Bergamot almighty balm from FRUU.., created using wonky or surplus fruit ingredients 🛁 A chai bath brew infusion with natural, skin-nourishing ingredients from Clarity Blends Aromatherapy 🧦 Cosy and luxurious merino wool socks from Topdog London ☕ And, a morning kick energiser tea bag from tea experts, Bird & Blend Tea Co. B Corp A huge thank you to everyone from Team NOTHS who worked so hard to put this together. And of course, thank you to these Partners for getting involved, too. We can’t wait to see this out in the wild 🎉

Welcome to part two of our new LinkedIn series – Small Brand Stories. Each time we’ll be passing the mic to one of the amazing small brands on our marketplace to share their story. Meet Pamela Aculey, Founder of Just Like Me Books: “Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. But for too long, children like my autistic son, Walter, have searched through books only to find their reflections missing. Stories shape how we see ourselves and how the world sees us—they have the power to uplift, to validate, and to make every child feel like they belong. That’s why I created Just Like Me Books—not just to publish stories, but to spark a movement. A movement that ensures no child feels invisible. A movement that proves representation isn’t a privilege; it’s a right. But I wanted to take it further. For many children, especially neurodivergent ones, stories need to do more than just sit on a page—they need to come alive. That’s why we use augmented reality to transform reading into an immersive experience. With our books and the scan of a phone or tablet, our characters move, react and invite children into their world. This isn’t just about innovation; it’s about inclusion—giving every child a chance to engage, connect, and experience stories in a way that speaks to them. For those who dream of building something meaningful, know this: Passion may light the way, but purpose is what keeps you going. The most impactful brands don’t just sell products; they solve problems, change narratives, and leave the world better than they found it.” Pamela Aculey, Founder of Just Like Me Books Shop their small brand: https://lnkd.in/grWRY6A6 #SmallBrandStories 

As if Friday couldn’t get any better, we’re excited to say that beauty brand, UpCircle, have just joined our marketplace. Founded by siblings, William Brightman and Anna Brightman, UpCircle is on a mission to fight unnecessary waste with their vegan and cruelty-free skincare range. Their award-winning products repurpose by-products from coffee grounds to rose petals and turn them into beauty products you’ll love. Not to mention, everything is plastic-free, too. Nice work, UpCircle 👏 Shop their storefront: https://lnkd.in/ebtEs_ut