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Mantis and Babybugz leave UK market G
arment brands Mantis and Babybugz will no longer be available in the UK market. The decision was made by their new German owner, L-Shop Team, which instead wishes to focus operations on the European market.
As part of the transition Mantis World will continue its journey under the new name, Well Made Clothing, reflecting the company’s core values of producing responsibly made, sustainable clothing. While the Mantis and Babybugz brands will no longer be available in the UK market to the same extent as previously, the company will continue to offer UK partners the same bespoke and private label services it has done so for 20 years. Prama Bhardwaj, CEO and founder of Mantis World, said: “This marks a new chapter for the brands.
“With the support of L-Shop Team, we
Mantis and Babybugz wave goodbye to UK market
can focus on expanding our reach across Europe while continuing to serve our UK clients through tailored private label solutions.
“Our new name, Well Made Clothing,
Online visitor registration now open for Sign & Digital UK
V
isitor registration for Sign & Digital UK has now opened online. Next year’s exhibition is
co-locating with Printwear & Promotion LIVE! once again, and will take place in Hall 6 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Plans are well underway for the exhibition, with another three days of exclusive product launches and showcases expected. For more than 35 years, SDUK has been supporting sign makers, vehicle wrappers and wide-format digital printers, and the 2026 exhibition will be no different. Visitors can expect key names from
across the visual communications sector to be in attendance. The floor plan is now live on the exhibition website, so you can start to plan your visit.
With the co-located exhibitions attracting more than 7,000 visitors in 2025 and with more than 180 exhibitors showcasing their latest product innovations and sharing their vast industry knowledge, SDUK 2026 is one event you do not want to miss next year. Sign & Digital UK will take place from Sunday, February 22 to Tuesday, February 24.
• To register visit
www.signuk.com
reflects our enduring mission: to make clothing that is responsibly produced, certified to the highest standards, and designed to last.”
To support its UK customers during this transition, Well Made Clothing will sell through remaining UK stock at a discounted rate offering a final opportunity to purchase the collections directly.
L-Shop Team announced its takeover of Mantis World in May where it said the brand would strengthen its position in the field of customisable clothing. At the time, Andrea Herrmann, shareholder of L-Shop-Team, said: “Integrating the Mantis and Babybugz brands into the L-Shop family is an important milestone on our journey. “Both brands fit perfectly with our vision and our idea of sustainable, fair and transparent behaviour.”
Ricoh ranks in TIME’s Best Companies list
R
icoh is in the top 26% of businesses for employee satisfaction according to TIME Magazine’s 2025 World’s
Best Companies list.
The printer manufacturer ranked 912th out of 1,000 on the overall list which compares corporations from all fields and markets.
The list, decided by TIME and Statista, is determined across three areas: employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency. Ricoh sat at 252nd for employee satisfaction, putting it in the top 26% category and 11th overall in the IT, Electronics, Hardware & Equipment sector.
Akira Oyama, president and CEO, Ricoh said: “This year’s recognition on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list reflects our employees’ high engagement and dedication to driving innovation in workplace services and promoting sustainability.
SDUK will return to the NEC in February
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“I am extremely proud of how they support our customers in both improving productivity and fostering creativity. Gildan Activewear also featured on the list ranking 811th in employee satisfaction and 978th overall.
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