The INDX Woman Show 2026 returns to Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre in Shirley, Solihull, bringing together the UK's independent fashion retail community for three days of buying, networking, and trend discovery. Organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the event has become one of the country's most respected retail buying exhibitions, offering carefully curated collections that help retailers stay competitive in an ever-changing fashion marketplace.
Designed exclusively for professional buyers and retail businesses, the exhibition showcases an extensive range of womenswear, footwear, handbags, accessories, and lifestyle fashion products from established brands and emerging designers. Every exhibitor is selected to ensure visitors gain access to commercially successful collections suitable for today's independent retail sector.
A Premier Buying Event
Unlike traditional consumer fashion events, the INDX Woman Show focuses entirely on business-to-business retail opportunities. Buyers can review upcoming seasonal collections, negotiate directly with suppliers, compare products, and place orders in a productive environment.
Retail professionals attending the exhibition will find products suited for boutiques, department stores, garden centres, fashion retailers, online stores, and multi-category independent businesses. With numerous brands displaying their latest ranges under one roof, attendees can efficiently source products while saving valuable buying time.
Extensive Product Categories
Visitors can expect a diverse collection of fashion-related products including:
- Contemporary womenswear
- Casual fashion
- Occasion wear
- Knitwear
- Outerwear
- Denim collections
- Footwear
- Handbags
- Fashion accessories
- Lifestyle products
- Boutique labels
- Seasonal collections
This carefully balanced product mix allows retailers to build complete seasonal assortments while identifying new suppliers and emerging brands.
Valuable Networking Opportunities
The exhibition provides outstanding networking opportunities throughout the three-day programme. Buyers, suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, and fashion professionals can exchange ideas, discuss market developments, and establish long-term commercial partnerships.
AIS has built a strong reputation for creating an environment where meaningful business conversations take place. Visitors frequently return because of the quality of exhibitors and the opportunity to meet decision-makers from across the UK and Ireland.
Learn About Emerging Fashion Trends
One of the strongest attractions of the INDX Woman Show is its emphasis on trend forecasting. Fashion specialists share insights into upcoming consumer preferences, colours, fabrics, silhouettes, and merchandising strategies that help retailers prepare successful seasonal collections.
Understanding future buying behaviour allows retailers to make informed purchasing decisions while reducing risk and improving profitability.
Why Attend?
Whether you operate a boutique, department store, fashion chain, or online retail business, the exhibition offers practical commercial value.
Attendees can:
- Source new suppliers.
- Compare hundreds of product lines.
- Build relationships with manufacturers.
- Discover exclusive collections.
- Identify emerging fashion trends.
- Expand buying knowledge.
- Improve merchandising strategies.
- Stay ahead of competitors.
- Access exclusive trade opportunities.
- Grow their retail business.
Professional Exhibition Venue
Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre is purpose-built for professional exhibitions and provides a comfortable environment for buyers and exhibitors alike.
Facilities include:
- Spacious exhibition halls
- Complimentary visitor parking
- On-site refreshments
- Modern meeting facilities
- Comfortable networking areas
- Easy motorway access
- Professional event management
Its central location in Shirley makes it easily accessible for visitors travelling from across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.
Supporting Independent Retail
Associated Independent Stores has spent decades supporting independent retailers through buying services, networking opportunities, merchandising expertise, and supplier partnerships. The INDX portfolio of exhibitions reflects this commitment by creating industry-focused trade events that deliver genuine commercial value rather than simply showcasing products.
Retailers attending the exhibition benefit from carefully selected exhibitors, industry expertise, and a business-focused atmosphere that encourages productive buying.
The INDX Woman Show 2026 is one of the UK's leading fashion buying exhibitions for independent retailers. Combining quality exhibitors, trend-led collections, networking opportunities, and professional business support, the event offers everything fashion buyers need to prepare for upcoming retail seasons. Whether you are seeking innovative brands, exclusive products, or new supplier relationships, this AIS-organised trade exhibition provides an excellent platform for business growth and retail success.
Key Event Highlights
- Discover the latest womenswear, footwear, and fashion accessory collections from leading UK and international brands.
- Meet hundreds of suppliers and manufacturers offering exclusive retail buying opportunities.
- Gain valuable market insights through trend presentations and seasonal buying inspiration.
- Build professional relationships with independent retailers, department stores, boutiques, and buying groups.
- Experience a modern exhibition venue with complimentary parking, refreshments, and dedicated networking opportunities.
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