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.
5th June
Mobile Retail Summit America Square Conference Centre, London - www.mretailsummit.co.uk
The retail landscape is changing and the sector is set for even more rapid change over the next three years as retailers respond to changing consumer behaviour, particularly around the use of mobile in the shopping process. The Mobile Retail Summit, now in its third year, offers retailers the opportunity to explore how mobile is impacting the retail landscape and what their business needs to do stay ahead of the game.
8th June
Retail Trust Dragon Boat Race Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh - www.retailtrust.org.uk
Retail Trust is calling all retailers to take part in its annual dragon boat race taking place in Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh. Not only is this a fantastic team building event, but it is also a chance to raise money for Retail Trust, which works to improve lives for all involved in the retail industry.
11th-12th June
Meet the Manufacturer The Old Truman Brewery, London - www.meetthemanufacturer.co.uk
Meet the Manufacturer is the first and only major sourcing event specifically for UK-only manufacturers of clothing and textiles. More than just a trade fair, this event will provide opportunities for UK factories, designers and buyers to network under one roof in an environment that is open and collaborative to doing business. This inaugural event has been developed due to an increase in requests through the website ‘Make it British’ from designers, buyers and sourcing directors who are actively looking for quality British factories to make their products.
15th–17th June
London Collections: Men SS15 The Hospital Club, London - www.londoncollections.co.uk
London Collections: Men has become a staple of the menswear calendar and is a fabulous way to kick off the season. The event emphasises both the creative and commercial importance of Britain’s brands and emerging talent as well as the rich cultural landscape that contributes to the inspiration and success of this sector. All events on the schedule are designed to showcase the breadth of British fashion talent, from the world’s most innovative emerging talents to global menswear brands and Savile Row tailors.
18th-19th June
Jewellery & Watch London Saatchi Gallery, London - www.jewelleryandwatchlondon.com
Jewellery and Watch London at Saatchi Gallery is an exclusive two-day event and a perfectly timed opportunity for buyers to discover the most up-and-coming new designs and mid-season trends ahead of the busy festive trading season — as well as a fantastic preview of Spring Summer 2014 collections. Each one of the exhibitors has been carefully handpicked to ensure high quality, innovative and original design.
