Event Coverage“Purchase-Activated Fulfilment” Is the Next Generation of Manufacturing, Plus Our Top-Ten Takeaways from MAGIC Las Vegas 2018 Coresight Research August 21, 2018 Executive SummaryThe Coresight Research team attended MAGIC Las Vegas 2018, one of the most comprehensive trade shows covering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear, held August 12–15. Here are our key takeaways from the event: “Purchase-activated fulfilment” is the next generation of manufacturing. Microfactories are not just for on-demand production; they are being used in the sample room. com, the company’s B2B platform, helps individuals to find and source products globally, at all price ranges. The footwear market has returned to growth, fueled by the “sport leisure” and “fashion” categories. Innovative alternative materials are driving footwear designs. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Economic Sentiment Turns Negative This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 37, 2025—InfographicWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Holiday Bites: GLP-1 Disruption with Smaller Baskets, Smaller Sizes—and a Leaner Thanksgiving?—Data GraphicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 12: Openings Up 50+% Year Over Year
