HOTEL BOOKING MADE EASY: NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BNETWORK SUPPORTS TRADE FAIR PARTICIPANTS Exhibitors and visitors attending Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld in 2026 can now plan their trip with even greater ease: The leading international consumer goods fairs held in Frankfurt have launched a new partnership with booking service provider bnetwork. The globally renowned accommodation specialist is offering a curated selection of hotels near the exhibition grounds – with attractive rates and a strong commitment to service – via https://ambiente. bnetwork.com. “With bnetwork, we are gaining a partner that is highly experienced in handling major international events and stands out for its efficiency, transparency and excellent customer care,” says Julia Uherek, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt. “Our aim is to offer our exhibitors and visitors simple and budgetconscious hotel booking options to suit every need – especially in times of limited availability and high demand.” bnetwork provides a wide range of accommodation to suit every budget and preference – from business hotels directly adjacent to the fairgrounds to affordable hotels within walking distance. The new service is now available for all three consumer goods fairs, which will take place from 6th to 10th February 2026. For information and bookings, visit https://ambiente.bnetwork.com or email: ambientehotels@bnetwork.com WELCOMING AN UPBEAT BUYER FOOTFALL AT INDX WOMAN INDX Woman returned to Solihull event venue Cranmore Park, from Sunday 20 July to Tuesday 22 July 2025, welcoming an upbeat footfall of buyers from across the UK and Ireland. As part of the INDX Shows portfolio, which is organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS) - the UK and Ireland’s leading Buying, Retail Services, and Event Group, the show was well attended by AIS Members including Jarrolds, Morley Group, Ulster Stores Group, Menarys, Roy’s, Browns, Barbours, Smith Bradbeer’s, Austins and Creasey’s, along with a wide selection of independent fashion boutiques and National retailers including Frasers Group. Over the three-day event the bustling exhibition halls showcased over 110 brands, with headline newcomers such as Guess and French Connection, who were supported by an unmissable core of key returning exhibitors including Joules, Fransa, b.Young, Joe Browns, Brakeburn, Lily & Me, Alice Collins, Pomodoro, Godske Group, Vero Moda, JJXX, JDY, BTX Group, Lunar, Caprice, Nova Leathers, Dreams, Envy Bags, Luella Grey and Gianni Conti. BDA trend presentations This season, attendees were treated to exclusive SS26 trend presentations from leading forecasting agency BDA London, whose Trend Hub platform is trusted by major retailers and brands across the industry. Specialising in translating trend insights into actionable guidance, the BDA team selected their top picks and must-haves from across the collections on display at the show and were on hand to offer retailers advice and guidance on the season ahead. James Crabtree, Head of Fashion at AIS and curative lead of INDX Woman said: “We were incredibly happy to introduce a raft of debut exhibitors to the SS26 edition of INDX Woman, including French Connection, Guess, Bleubird, Nova London, Urban Bliss, Love Rocks, Betty Basics, and One Summer – all selected to strengthen and complement our existing brand mix. “To enhance our visitors’ experience at the show we have been working with London Trend agency BDA, to deliver the season’s highlight trends in a useable format for retailers to incorporate into their SS26 buying strategies.” The team from BDA reviewed the up-coming season’s ranges from our INDX Woman exhibitors, paired them to the key trends, and then presented this back to the visiting Buyers – enabling the Buyers to see and understand the trends and then walk into the showroom to buy that product for their stores. This new initiative received resounding appreciation from the attending Buyers in reinforcing their knowledge and then highlighting brands that have interpreted it into their new collections. Networking social Visitors and exhibitors joined the INDX team for the after-show Networking Social, which took place onsite at The Loft bar and eatery after the show on the Sunday evening. An informal opportunity to get together and catch up with drinks, canapes, and live music, the event was well-attended and enjoyed by all. Retailers visiting the show on Monday were also treated to an award-winning Lanza’s ice-cream – a great way to celebrate the summer season 2026 collection. INDX Woman will return to Cranmore Park from Sunday 25 January to Tuesday 27 January 2026. Visitor registration is open and can be completed online. INDX Shows are free to attend, with free onsite parking and complimentary refreshments. Register today and get ready for a unique and unmissable opportunity for retailers and suppliers to connect, do business, collaborate, and thrive. www.indxshow.co.uk 12
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