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63 AUTUMN FAIR PREVIEW Hyve goes online Hyve Group is going full steam ahead with its virtual fferings for Autumn Fair and Glee, giving us all the details we need to know here… Hyve Group has announced the virtual alternatives to its in- person shows; Autumn Fair @ Home, Glee Gathering and Fashion Together (comprising Pure, Pure Origin, Moda and Scoop) – three completely virtual forums happening this September. These forums will provide exhibitors and attendees with the opportunity to showcase and discover new products, engage with suppliers via The Virtual Showroom, and hear market leading content from retailers and trend forecasters on what 2021 may hold for the industry and how they can kick-start their own sales now. The event teams behind Autumn Fair, Glee, Pure, Pure Origin, Moda and Scoop believe that these virtual forums are a key part in their new Refuelling Retail initiative. This brand-new initiative calls for all market players to refuel the retail industry after a challenging first eight months of 2020. Autumn Fair @ Home, Glee Gathering and Fashion Together will be non- commercial events allowing existing customers to participate at no additional cost aiming to connect the industry this autumn as all national and international retail trade exhibitions had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Julie Driscoll, UK regional director said: “Our market- leading shows are a vital cog in UK retail, our physical shows are places of discovery and dynamic environments where business is done – we want our virtual forums to offer a similar environment. There is no doubt that COVID-19 has impacted retail this year, however, we believe that now is the time to help refuel retail and help our community to bounce back. We hope that the free forums that we are offering to our customers this September really help to kickstart product discovery. “We’re confidently planning for our February shows, and whilst Autumn Fair @ Home, Glee Gathering and Fashion Together will offer a brilliant way to connect our community in September, it will also act as a great preview for what our retailers will see at Spring Fair, Moda, Pure, Pure Origin and Scoop in February. We look forward to opening the physical doors to our market- leading shows and being able to facilitate business finally being done in person again. What digital has shown us is that whilst it’s a great tool, there is no substitute to face-to-face meetings and being able to touch and feel product again.” Autumn Fair Bringing together the key elements of what makes Autumn Fair special, Autumn Fair @HOME will provide key industry insights, as well as a first-hand look at the latest products, trends and collections. An exclusive content programme will provide access to industry intel, trend insights, peer-to-peer panel sessions, and more. Among the line-up are speakers from the UK Government, Colour Hive, Trend Bible, Nest, Dobbies, The Naked Pantry, and many more. Dedicated Virtual Showrooms will also provide buyers with an easy and accessible way to discover new brands and see what their current partners have to offer. The Virtual Showroom will provide carefully curated brand line-ups on the Autumn Fair website. Dynamic profiles will allow brands and designers to put their best virtual foot forward, with capabilities to host videos, lookbooks, brand imagery and more. Another exciting development is the Product Showcase. Giving brands the opportunity to take buyers on showroom tours, or simply talk through their latest collection, the Product Showcase offers exhibitors the chance to submit a 5-minute video to be shown to buyers during a sector-specific time slot. THE SHOWS ❤ Fashion Together Date: 1 st - 2 nd September, 2020 www.purelondon.com www.moda-uk.co.uk www.scoop-international.com/home ❤ Autumn Fair @ Home Date: 8 th -9 th September, 2020 www.autumnfair.com ❤ Glee Gathering Date: 15 th -16 th September, 2020 www.gleebirmingham.com