Jarrold Group is pleased to announce its latest Growth Fund support for We Three Bears, a Norfolk-based children’s lifestyle brand specialising in personalised clothing, gifts and accessories for families.
Through support from the Jarrold Growth Fund, We Three Bears are investing in new embroidery equipment to expand their in-house personalisation capabilities. The funding will enable the business to increase its embroidery capacity from two machines to four, significantly improving production efficiency and helping meet growing customer demand.
The investment comes as personalised products continue to grow in popularity, with consumers increasingly seeking thoughtful, bespoke gifts for special occasions and everyday celebrations.
Alongside increasing production capacity, the Growth Fund support will help bring an all-new personalisation service into the Jarrolds Norwich store. Customers can now purchase selected items and have them embroidered shortly afterwards, creating a unique and personalised shopping experience while adding a new dimension to Jarrolds’ gifting and lifestyle offering.
In addition to financial support, We Three Bears are also benefiting from practical business support. Jarrolds’ marketing agency, Yawn Marketing, is working with the business to strengthen its ecommerce offering and optimise its online customer journey ahead of key seasonal trading periods. This will help the business maximise the opportunities created by its increased production capabilities during peak demand.
Tim Shattock, Jarrolds Retail Managing Director, said:
“We have seen a clear shift towards personalised and bespoke products as part of everyday gifting. Customers increasingly want to give something meaningful and unique, and We Three Bears has created a wonderful brand around that demand.
“The Growth Fund is about helping ambitious local businesses take the next step in their growth journey. By investing in additional embroidery equipment and supporting the development of a new in-store personalisation service, we’re helping We Three Bears reach new customers while enhancing the experience we offer at Jarrolds.”
Paul and Jes Anderson, Founders of We Three Bears, said:
“The support from the Jarrold Growth Fund will make a huge difference to our business. Expanding our embroidery capacity means we can increase production, improve turnaround times and fulfil more customer orders, particularly during busy seasonal periods.
“We’re especially excited about bringing our personalisation service into Jarrolds and introducing our products to a wider audience. The additional support from Yawn Marketing is also helping us strengthen our online presence as we prepare for future growth.”
The Jarrold Growth Fund was launched in 2024 as part of Jarrold Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable business growth across Norfolk. The fund provides a combination of financial investment, mentoring and access to professional expertise from across the Group, including retail, logistics, marketing, training and business services.