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UK retail's resilience: How disruption led to a stronger market

For much of the past five years, discussion around UK retail has centred on rising costs, inflation and cautious consumer spending. Yet while a challenging picture has been painted for those looking in, many retailers have been quietly adapting. Rather than emerging weaker, the market has become increasingly focused on differentiation, with...

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CFDA partners with Informa to put New York manufacturers on Sourcing show floor

Fashion by Informa and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have announced a partnership to promote New York–based manufacturing, launching at the Sourcing by Informa show in New York in September and continuing into 2027. The collaboration debuts at Fashion by Informa’s New York Marketplace at the Javits Center from September 9 to...

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Between headwinds and new beginnings: what Düsseldorf Fashion Days reveals about the state of the industry

During Düsseldorf Fashion Days, the Ferris wheel was turning at the Rheinkirmes funfair. A more fitting image for these order days could hardly be found. One moment you are soaring upwards, the next you are heading down. Those who embrace the ride might even enjoy it. However, those who try to control every movement will quickly feel queasy. A...

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Momad reviews its latest edition and announces dates for its next 2027 event

Madrid – Marking a turning point in its recent performance, Momad, the international fashion, footwear and accessories trade fair organised by Ifema Madrid (Ifema), held its latest edition from July 23 to 25. The organisation has now reviewed the three-day event, validating the new trade fair format that debuted at this latest edition. This...

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Wellbeing and internationalisation: Spanish footwear makes a strong showing at Barefoot European Shoe Fair

Madrid – Demonstrating how “barefoot” footwear has become not just a trend but a growing consumer demand, the second edition of the “Barefoot European Shoe Fair” will take place from July 24 to 26, 2026. The international trade show will be held on the outskirts of Frankfurt, with 28 Spanish footwear brands set to participate. Following the...

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Curve New York's SS27 preview: discipline over big bets

Curve New York returns to the Javits Center River Pavilion on August 2, unveiling spring/summer 2027 collections at a moment when intimate apparel and swimwear buyers are rewriting their playbook, ordering earlier, but with far less room for error. "The market has become much more disciplined over the past few years," Raphael Camp, CEO of...

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A Fabric Affair NY sees record attendance from beyond New York

The latest edition of A Fabric Affair NY has recorded its strongest international reach to date, with more than 700 registrations and 65 exhibitors taking part in the two-day event on 15 and 16 July. Held in Manhattan, the fair brought together textile companies from Italy, the UK, France and Germany, with the number of British exhibitors...

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Better Cotton Initiative recognizes women leaders in sustainable Indian agriculture

At Bharat Tex, India’s largest textile trade show, the Switzerland-based Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) have awarded women farmers for their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The awards ceremony took place during the trade event, which runs from July 14 to July 17, 2026, in New...

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Inspiramais: Latin America's leading materials trade show exceeds business expectations

The 34th edition of Inspiramais is the most important materials trade show in Latin America for the footwear, apparel, jewellery, furniture and automotive upholstery industries. The event is expected to generate 61.68 million reais (12 million dollars) in business with the international market alone over the next six months. The estimate comes...

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Source Fashion: UK manufacturing gains, long-term sourcing shift, new pavilions

Source Fashion has wrapped what was its largest edition to date following a change in location to Excel London, where the fair could adopt a significantly expanded format to house global manufacturers, UK suppliers and fashion buyers. New Sri Lanka and Jordan pavilions confirmed for January 2027 The three-day event brought together 305...

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Make it British trade show to return in 2027 after seven-year break

Make it British is bringing back its trade show Make it British Live! in January 2027, following a seven-year absence. The two-day event will take place in London on 12 and 13 January 2027, with the venue and further details set to be announced in August. The event aims to reconnect brands, designers and buyers with manufacturers across the UK...

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Exploring the strategic partnership between Scoop and the Italian Trade Agency

Scoop is due to return to its Olympia National home in Kensington, London, with an edition channelling an European flair. Spanning July 19 to 21, the British trade show is honing in on its growing reputation as a UK launchpad for international designers, continuing to emphasise its positioning as a premium destination for emerging talent and...