Executive Summary

The 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.