Show news Fashion trade show updates to keep you ahead of the crowd Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, has announced the formation of an Advisory Board featuring dynamic thought-leaders and experts dedicated to responsible and ethical fashion. Created to help guide the future direction of the show and ensure it continues to deliver cutting-edge content across the whole fashion supply chain, the new board members’ experience spans large fashion brands, retailers and industry associations. They will meet twice a year to discuss themes including working towards a circular economy, alternative, sustainable materials, digital product passports, tackling overproduction and overconsumption, building traceability and transparency, and working with new EU legislation. The board, chaired by Lauretta Roberts, CEO, The Industry, comprises 6 of the industry’s leading buyers and sourcing directors including Nicola Kirby, Head of Sourcing, John Lewis; Oliver Bruckner, exProduction Director, French Connection; Hannah Birkinshaw, Senior Buyer, Karen Millen; Hayley Shore, Design Director, Pepsi Co; Simon Platts, Ex-Sourcing Director at ASOS.com; and Melissa Craft, Senior Sourcing Manager, New Look, who all provide valuable industry insight and advice assisting in the on-going development and growth of Source Fashion. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing of Source Fashion says; “Source Fashion was created because of feedback from the industry, so the formation of the Source Fashion Advisory Board is a very exciting development for the show. We are fortunate to be rapidly growing, but as we do it is vital to us that our show continued to be guided by the community which the show has been created to serve so we can continue to deliver value to them.” www.source-fashion.com SUPERCHARGE YOUR RETAIL KNOWLEDGE WITH SPRING FAIR Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and most inspirational retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has re-launched Inside Retail, the digital destination for content about the retail industry including the latest trends and sustainability news accessible all year round at www.springfair.com/inside-retail. Designed to help retailers supercharge their industry knowledge, Inside Retail features exclusive interviews with business insiders and partners, blog posts on key retail topics, as well as follow-up articles from Spring Fair’s renowned live content stages. Watch video interviews and discover insightful content to help drive business growth and deliver a great customer experience. This edition of Inside Retail provides the insights, forecasts and how-tos to elevate success covering topics from sustainability to retail’s sixth sense. The latest blog A Glimpse of the 2024 Retail Trends provides a snapshot of the key developments defining the 2024 retail industry. From the rise of experiential shopping to the integration of AI-powered solutions, the retail industry is constantly changing. As technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and global events shape and reshape the industry, Inside Retail takes a closer look at some of the trends influencing the current landscape. Products that Change Lives Meet the jewellery brand that’s giving back! Discover how Vurchoo Jewellery founder Alex Angel-Benscher is changing lives by blending creativity and social impact. Formerly a graffiti artist, Alex launched this revolutionary business in 2015. Now, Vurchoo has grown to become a successful jewellery brand with products in more than 40 stores across the UK. Exclusive interview with Brityard Meet immersive retail collective, Brityard. Their founder, Lara GibsonChant chats about how they are reimagining the high-street through community and connection. Navigating the future of retail Kris Hamer, Director of Insights at the British Retail Consortium (BRC), shares his projections for what the year ahead holds for the UK retail market. Transforming the retail experience Ambience Director, Stephen Spencer shares his knowledge for how ‘ambience’ can have a transformative effect on your customers’ instore experiences by utilising the sixth sense. Unlock the potential of white label products Explore what it takes to be part of a private label collaboration, how to launch a white label brand and why this could be the key to business growth. Shaping retail’s tomorrow From circular economy design to consumer empowerment, sustainability expert, Helena Mansell-Stopher from Products of Change shares her strategies for navigating sustainability in retail. Lesser & Pavey: Taking the lead on green gifting The iconic gift and homeware supplier are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability among their product ranges this year. Learn more about how they’re doing it. Visit https://www.springfair.com/inside-retail to discover more and sign up to receive the Inside Retail newsletter at www.springfair.com/newsletter. SOURCE FASHION ANNOUNCES NEW ADVISORY BOARD 8
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