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Running a retail business of any type could be considered a gamble, but the fashion industry seems particularly suited to foment addiction. The excitement can be intoxicating – the heady thrill of tracking market trends and making predictions 6 months ahead of the game; competing with thousands of eager buyers at busy trade shows to source that elusive best-seller; negotiating deals with untested suppliers...

As brands and retailers scramble to adapt to the post-Covid19 world, one thing is clear – the fast fashion trend that has dominated the sector as we know it is no longer sustainable. The race to get ahead of the competition has ended up distorting fashion's seasonality – whereas once the bi-annual fashion shows were held 4-5 months ahead of the upcoming season in...

The fashion sector woke up yesterday to yet another Trade Show cancellation – the newly launched footwear show Sole, due to take place in August after its February success, announced that the decision had been taken to cancel for now, with 2021 dates to be announced soon. And today, Hyve Fashion has announced that their upcoming events Pure, Pure Origin, Scoop and Jacket Required...