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At Scoop, Printemps buyers talk balancing creativity and commercialty in fashion retail

Within Scoop’s new Fireside Chat programme, buyers shared insights into the inner workings of their evolving roles among leading fashion retailers. The schedule was a newly introduced feature for the trade show’s February 2026, intended to expand the event beyond simply serving as a buying platform to encourage reflection and meaningful industry...

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Scoop's Fireside Chats: Fenwick buyer Melanie Westwood discusses modern retail challenges

Scoop rounded up its February 2026 edition this week, hailing solid attendance from buyers and a sense of optimism from exhibitors. This season saw the introduction of a new Fireside Chats programme, which saw Scoop director Karen Radley host a series of talks with buyers to address the reality of business in the present day. One of these talks...

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Turkish fashion industry showcases its strength (and fears) at new edition of IFCO: “We are Europe’s reliable partner”

At the invitation of the event's organisers, FashionUnited travelled to Turkey last week to attend the ninth edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO). This international trade fair brings together all the key players in the Turkish fashion industry. The latest edition was marked by growing political and trade tensions that are shaking up...

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Texworld: How Chinese manufacturers are adding value through textile innovation and CSR

Chinese manufacturers at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing trade show, held from February 2 to 4, 2026, are no longer positioning themselves solely as high-volume suppliers. Instead, they are key players capable of integrating Western demands for technological innovation and CSR. Oracle, Huaren Linen and Healcell are prime examples of this shift....

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Spring Fair 2026: Buyer confidence and exhibitor momentum point to market recovery

Spring Fair's February 2026 edition closed with signs of renewed confidence across the UK and international retail landscape. With 40,000 visitors from 124 countries attending the four-day event at the NEC Birmingham, both buyers and exhibitors pointed to higher footfall, stronger intentions to buy and a noticeably more optimistic atmosphere...

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The Luxury Fabric Show gears up for second edition as British representation widens

Following its inaugural edition in October, The Luxury Fabric Show is set to return to The Box Office Studio in Shoreditch, London, for a spring iteration. After what was described as a successful first event, the show, scheduled March 10 to 11, is set to widen its representation of British suppliers, as it looks to simultaneously fuel the...

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Colour trends as a business model: Behind the scenes of the new Première Vision

During its February 2026 edition, Première Vision Paris displayed how the seasonal colour palette published by the trade show is becoming an economic driver. Building on colour trends – in this case, those for SS27 – Première Vision is extending its model to new creative sectors: beauty, patisserie, music, photography and perfumery. In September...

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Emi brings Italian companies to New York's Children's Show

The fifth edition of the Children's Show is scheduled for February 8 and 9 in New York at the Chelsea Industrial, in the heart of Manhattan. The event is organised by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) in partnership with Ente Moda Italia (EMI). The theme of this edition, “A masquerade celebration”, blends imagination, identity and play with a...

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Spring Fair: Morleys’ new CEO talks the reopening of Jolly’s Bath store

Ahead of the reopening of Jolly’s store in Bath, the new chief executive of Morleys took to the stage of Spring Fair to discuss his vision for the future of the department store. Ray Clacher, who took up the helm of the group on January 5, spoke on the evolving role of these retail formats and how he intends to channel this into a transformed...

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Spring Fair: Tesco eyes continued expansion for F&F via online-only models

Supermarket giant Tesco has enjoyed increased momentum of its clothing line F&F over recent years, driving an expansion of the offering online and enhancing its assortment. Now, as the British retailer continues to invest heavily in the range, it is upping its game through further digital expansion and a potential rollout of online-only styles....

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Next generation of B2B events: How trade fairs are evolving into experiential hubs

The wholesale market is under pressure, and trade shows are feeling the impact. Traditional models are struggling to deliver consistent results, and brands are rethinking how they approach the season while maintaining visibility. As a result, B2B events are evolving across the industry. Alongside mergers, downsizing, or full market withdrawals,...

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Spring Fair: Anthropologie buying director outlines relevance, restraint and customer connection

At this year’s ongoing Spring Fair in Birmingham, UK, visitors gathered at The Style Atelier to hear how one of fashion retail’s most distinctive chains defines relevance in the current landscape. In conversation with fashion commentator Caryn Franklin, Gill McCulloch, buying director at Anthropologie Europe, set out how the brand balances...