It's nice to plan ahead, so to help you out we have a round up of some of the key events coming up in the retail and fashion industries next month. If you're running an event and would like it featured just contact us.
4th February
Future Retail Leaders Lecture 2014 Euston Square, London www.brcevents.com
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) launched the future retail leaders lecture in 2013 in order to grow and develop great young people into the upcoming stars of the retail industry. The lecture is designed to inspire the new generation of retailers, encouraging them to realise their full potential and support their professional development within their businesses. The lecture is designed for middle management with the potential to develop into future director and C-level retail leaders (CEOs, CFOs and COOs).
13th February
Customer Insight 2014 America Square Conference Centre, London brcconsumerbehaviour.com
This brand new conference goes beyond the question of data, showcasing the opportunities, information and strategies to inform a comprehensive customer-centric strategy. Providing unrivalled knowledge and expertise from industry leaders, revealing cutting edge research analysis, this event will provide an exciting forum to debate the future of consumer identity and its role in shaping the future of retail.
14th – 15th February
The Franchise Show Excel, London www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk
For those who have always dreamed of owning their own business, franchising is a tried and tested way of working for yourself, but with support from a larger business. This show features an unprecedented seminar schedule to inform and educate delegates who are buying, starting or expanding a franchise business.
14th – 18th February
London Fashion Week AW14 Somerset House, London www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
London Fashion Week (LFW) is one of the highest profile fashion events in the world and one of the ‘big four’ international catwalk influencers. LFW puts London and British Fashion firmly on the global stage, generating orders in the region of £100 million; the event itself contributes £20 million to the London economy in terms of direct spend and attracts visitors from over 25 countries including the US, France, Italy, Russia, Middle East, China and UAE.
16th - 18th February
Moda NEC Birmingham www.moda-uk.co.uk
Moda is one of the UK’s largest fashion trade events, comprising five sector-specific shows; Moda Accessories, Moda Footwear, Moda Gent, Moda Lingerie & Swimwear and Moda Woman. For the first time, this year also features an occasionwear show, Moda Noir. Attracting over 1,450 collections from a host of high quality international and homegrown brands, Moda is a key date on the UK fashion trade show calendar. Moda Noir will welcome an edited selection of brands, with industry heavyweights such as John Charles, Mascara and Linea Raffaeli already signed up.
