The Independent Signal: Growth Strategies & Trends Shaping the Season Ahead
08 Sept 2026
Counter Talks Stage
New Products
Trends
Digital Growth
Elyse McAvoy, Industry & Trends Expert at Faire, reveals the latest consumer insights, buying behaviors, and product trends set to shape the season ahead. Drawing on the Voices of Retail report, produced in partnership with Spring & Autumn Faire, and Faire's wholesale platform data, this session maps what independent retailers are doing to grow: what they're stocking, what consumers say they want, and where the biggest opportunities lie. From category momentum to basket shifts, you'll leave with an actionable checklist, with many of the featured products available to discover on the show floor and order directly with Faire.
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