MADE IN DEVON Sustainable underwear, lounge and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare, with its headquarters in Yelverton, Devon, make eco-friendly knickers from a material called Modal that’s sustainably produced in Austria from beechwood trees. The garments are 95% biodegradable and last year, the brand released a 100% biodegradable lace underwear collection. The fast-growth business has increased its revenue by over 100% a year for the last three years, driven by increased demand for sustainable fashion and a buoyant e-commerce market. In addition to its thriving online platform, the brand is stocked by a host of independent and high-end retailers including Selfridges. Co-founders Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy have announced an investment from BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, along with some private backers. This investment will be used to scale the business by increasing employment and production capacity at its headquarters to drive the UK and international sales. Nicola Piercy tells us, “The last 12 months has exceeded all expectations for the business. We’ve seen consistently strong organic growth and repeat purchase rates. We’ve created a product that women love and as a result, we’ve received global recognition for our product range.” She continues, “To move to the next stage of growth it was clear we needed a partner who understood the needs of our company and could provide support. There was a clear synergy between Stripe & Stare and the BGF investment team. With a focus on long-term, minority investment and experience of building successful e-commerce businesses, it was clear they were the right partners to take us to the next stage of growth.” To shop, visit https://stripeandstare.com EDITOR’S FAVOURITE Devon-based organic and sustainable drinks brand Luscombe offer an array of delicious beverages made using the finest quality organic whole fruits from trusted growers blended with Dartmoor spring water, perfect for weddings. I love the Devon Spritz seasonal cocktail created with Luscombe’s Damascene Rose Bubbly when it’s blended with Devon Cove Vodka and English Sparkling Wine. Non-alcoholic choices include Luscombe’s Passionate Ginger Beer, Sicilian Lemonade and Rhubarb Crush. To shop, visit https://luscombe.co.uk The latest news from around both counties NEWS Nearlywed THE POINT HOLIDAYS LAUNCHES The Point at Polzeath, a year-round holiday venue offering rental accommodation ranging from one-bedroom apartments to houses sleeping up to 16 people has launched The Point Holidays, a family-run North Cornwall holiday business now including high-quality rental properties located in Polzeath, Rock and Daymer Bay. Managing director Tom O’Donnell will lead the expansion of The Point Holidays with the ambition to become the best local, family-run holiday rental and management company in the area. With a continued drive to provide outstanding customer service, the team have a shared passion to provide unforgettable experiences for guests to enjoy what the local area has to offer. He tells us, “We are very fortunate to have an abundance of natural beauty on the doorstep, and our team are passionate about the area and committed to sharing their local knowledge and expertise to help our customers create cherished memories.” He continues, “We expect the recent popularity of staycations to continue and are delighted to expand our collection of quality holiday homes into the neighbouring villages of Rock, Polzeath and Trebetherick.” To book, call 01208 863 000 or visit www.thepointholidays.co.uk 8
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