The summer editions of INDX National Kidswear and Kids Footwear Shows are presenting themselves as more than a product showcase, with trend-led content, expert advice and post-show networking – all designed to give retailers added value beyond the buying floor.

Running from Sunday 5 July to Monday 6 July 2026 at Cranmore Park, Solihull, the co-located shows will once again bring childrenswear and footwear buyers together under one roof, but organisers are putting equal emphasis on what happens around the stands as well as on them.

Open to all retailers and free to attend, the July shows are being presented as a complete B2B destination for sourcing, learning, and relationship-building, combining curated product edits with trend direction, one-to-one expert access, refreshed catering concepts and a Sunday evening networking social.

 

 

Expert Insight

Rather than focusing solely on labels, INDX is spotlighting the experience of discovery: curated edits, trend-led merchandising, and time-efficient access to suppliers in a buyer-focused environment.

A key part of this content programme includes trend consultant Fiona Coleman’s return to curate an on-site trend area spotlighting key colours, materials, details and prints, giving buyers a practical visual tool for interpreting the season’s trends into store-ready buys.

The advisory element will continue with The Nest founder Nicola Perring hosting a dedicated Meet the Experts area, where retailers and brands can book one-to-one conversations focused on conscious retail in the independent sector. She is also scheduled to deliver a presentation at 11am on both show days, followed by an interactive Q&A, adding a practical learning layer to the event format.

 

 

INDX Networking Social

Community-building remains central to the event’s format. The Sunday evening Networking Social, scheduled from 5pm at The Loft, will give exhibitors and visitors an informal setting to continue conversations after the show closes, reinforcing INDX’s positioning as a relationship-led trade platform rather than a transactional marketplace alone.

 

 

Buyer-friendly from start to finish

Supporting the overall buyer experience is a broader on-site hospitality offer at Cranmore Park, including the complimentary INDX Brew Bar, the new INDX Express grab-and-go concept, and seated dining options, alongside free parking and a central location.

Taken together, the July 2026 editions of INDX National Kidswear and Kids Footwear Shows offer relevance beyond product alone, using content, consultation, hospitality and networking to create a more rounded trade-show experience for the independent retail sector.

Visitors can register online for INDX National Kidswear and Kids Footwear Shows here. For exhibitor enquiries, please contact Kelly.Smith@Cranmorepark.co.uk.