Lineup highlights:
- Interactive livestreams from 30 brands including KITSCH, Larissa Loden Jewelry, Just Black Denim, and Wilco Home
- Insights from industry experts Dana Telsey, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Telsey Advisory Group, and Patti Carpenter, Principal of carpenter + company/Trendscope
- Holiday trendspotting with Faire CFO, Lauren Cooks Levitan, plus a Q&A with Lauren and Faire CEO, Max Rhodes
- Morning yoga hosted by Tule Fog, a coffee break and conversation hosted by Itzy Ritzy, and happy hour with Rewined
- Retailer giveaway of $1,000 shopping credit plus a participating brand award show to close out the two-day event
With less than two weeks until our first online trade show event, Faire Summer Market, we’re excited to announce our dynamic two-day lineup featuring interactive brand livestreams, industry experts, insights from the Faire leadership team, and an award show for participating brands.
From a live demonstration of BLINGSTING’s personal safety products, to facial rolling 101 with Honey Belle, and the exclusive reveal of the Babiators 2021 collection, Faire Summer Market will feature 48 engaging livestream events. Retailers that tune in will gain insight into best sellers, hear ideas for merchandising, and be the first to discover exciting new product lines from a wide range of categories.
Hear from industry experts
We’re thrilled to welcome two leading industry experts to the Faire Summer Market lineup to provide our community with invaluable consumer and category insights ahead of this imperative holiday season.
Dana Tesley, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Telsey Advisory Group, will join us on day one to discuss the changing retail landscape and predictions for holiday 2020. TAG is a leading equity research, trade execution, investment banking, and consulting firm. A certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, TAG is focused on companies in the consumer space across a wide range of industries including apparel, children and teens, cosmetics, footwear, and home furnishings, among others. Dana has followed over 100 companies in the span of three decades and has received numerous awards over the course of her career, including being named to National Retail Federation’s list of People Shaping Retail’s Future.
We’ll also hear from Patti Carpenter, a global trend and color forecaster and Principal of carpenter + company/Trendscope, on trends for the new normal and beyond. Patti is a consultant with Pantone and an award-winning creative director in globally sourced home décor, personal accessories, fragrance, and gifts. With extensive experience in product design, and development Patti has gained presidential recognition for her domestic and international expertise in artisan development, entrepreneurial training, and economic development. She is also a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization, and an Advisory Board Member of the Black Artists and Designers Guild, BADG.
Be sure to mark your calendars and RSVP for Dana and Patti’s sessions!
RSVP today to win $1,000
Thousands of brands have already set their promotions for the event. With Faire matching these promotions, retailers can get an average of 20% off, making Faire Summer Market the best time to stock up. From gifts and apparel to food and home goods, explore seasonal trends and snag exclusive deals from thousands of emerging and established brands.
To celebrate our first virtual buying event, we’re also giving away a $1,000 shopping credit to 10 retailers to use at the event. To enter, just RSVP at faire.com/summer-market by August 20. Winners will be selected and announced at our kickoff livestream on August 26.
Join us at Faire Summer Market and let’s celebrate the future of retail, together. For the full schedule, visit the event page here.