Show Report January 2025 | An upbeat crowd and a positive outlook

INDX Woman welcomed an upbeat crowd when it opened its doors at event venue Cranmore Park, Solihull, last week, unveiling a commercially crafted showcase from over 130 brands across fashion, footwear, and accessories.

Notable new exhibitors included Apricot, Art on Scarves, Rosie with Fleur, Thought Socks, Camina Camina, Baleno, Blue Vanilla, COEGA Sunwear, COTI Vision, Crowngate leather Uk and Bare Skin, Fisherman out of Ireland, Geox, Gini Fiorini, goodr Sunglasses, Hot Diamonds, Hot Diamonds x Tasha Ghouri, Silver Whisper, Jianhui London, Latham & Taylor Ltd, Passion Accessories, Pineapple Island, Koh Surf, Pink lemons, Sarah Tempest clothing, Sarah Tempest Jewellery, Tempest Designs Jewellery, SOLO, Stone Valley, The Posh Store, Posh Wellies, Chadwick of Ashworth, Posh Accessories Concessions, and TT Bagatt.

The return of Godske Group to the first floor Gallery Suite exhibition space was a key highlight, and visitors enjoyed exploring their powerhouse portfolio of brands, including Robell, Tia, Habella, Frandsen, Molly Jo, Noen, I’cona, Normann, and Sunday.

There was also plenty of excitement across the ground floor exhibition halls including Bestseller brands; Vero Moda, Pieces, JJXX, and Only, DK brands; Fransa, b.young, Pulz, ICHI, and Sorbet, and the BTX brands; Brandtex, Ciso, Jensen, Signature, and B.Copenhagen.

Buyer attendance showed significant growth compared to the previous season and the show also witnessed strong participation from Members of Associated Independent Stores (AIS).

Cranmore Park’s new hospitality space, ‘The Loft’, played host to the show’s networking social event, providing a relaxed environment for buyers and exhibitors to unwind and connect, with live music, drinks, and canapés.

James Crabtree, Head of Fashion, AIS:

It was great to catch-up with our community of buyers during the show and generally their collective outlook was positive and optimistic.

While the UK retail environment continues to present challenges, those retailers who are effectively connecting with their customers and offering unique propositions are experiencing moderate success.

At INDX Woman we remain dedicated to providing visiting retailers with the best selection of womenswear brands, empowering them to fill their stores with merchandise that resonates with their target audience and helps them thrive, and we look forward to doing it all again when we return in July!

INDX Woman will be back at Cranmore Park from 20-22 July 2025 and visitor registration can be completed online: https://indxshows.co.uk/shows/woman