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Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne 2025 draws over 5,000 visitors
Many attendees commented on the strength of connections and conversations facilitated at the event, with one visitor sharing, “The Global Sourcing Expo has opened up so many opportunities for my business and I’ve been able to connect with so many people face-to-face.” Feedback like this demonstrates the Expo’s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful engagement and valuable trade outcomes.
Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne, held from November 18–20, drew over 5,000 visitors, reflecting its growing importance in Australia’s sourcing and manufacturing landscape.
With 800-plus exhibitors from 16 countries and a highly attended seminar programme, the event delivered strong commercial outcomes, international engagement and positive feedback.
The next edition will be held in Sydney in June 2026.
A Premier International Sourcing Showcase
Together with the co-located China Clothing Textile Accessories Expo, this year’s event featured 800+ exhibitors from more than 16 countries, showcasing cutting-edge products, manufacturing excellence and global sourcing capabilities across apparel, textiles, accessories, footwear, homewares and supply chain services. Visitors explored a diverse and innovative range of international suppliers, uncovering new partnerships and fresh opportunities across key global markets.
A Standout Global Sourcing Seminar Program
The Global Sourcing Seminar Program continued to be a major highlight of the Melbourne event, attracting large audiences and delivering compelling insights from industry leaders and subject-matter experts. This year’s seminars explored some of the most transformative topics shaping global sourcing today, including the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in sourcing and product development, the increasing importance of sustainability and responsible manufacturing, the fast-changing dynamics of eCommerce and digital retail, and the latest shifts in sourcing trends and global supply chain strategies.
Attendees praised the depth and relevance of the program, with one visitor noting, “The Seminar Sessions were so great to sit in on, and I loved hearing from people who have real-life experiences that we can learn from.” The strong engagement with the seminar program reinforced the Expo’s role as not just a sourcing event, but a hub for education, professional growth and forward-thinking industry insights.
Outstanding Exhibitor and Visitor Feedback
Exhibitors also expressed strong satisfaction with the buyer quality, organisation and business outcomes of the Expo. One exhibitor shared high praise, saying, “The Global Sourcing Expo Australia is the best in the world. I’ve been to Magic and major fashion fairs in London and Paris, but they’re nothing like this. The organisers, led by Julie and her team, have done a fantastic job, and I will definitely come back next year.” — Kenny, Hungfat Keme.
Such positive feedback from both exhibitors and visitors affirms the Expo’s status as a premier platform for international trade, connection and long-term sourcing relationships.
Growth, Momentum and an Expanding Audience
The uplift in visitor attendance, the strength of exhibitor participation and the overwhelmingly positive testimonials highlight the Expo’s growing influence and the trust the industry continues to place on the event. With a blend of returning visitors and new attendees, the Global Sourcing Expo remains an essential destination for businesses seeking new global partnerships and insights into market evolution.
The Global Sourcing Expo Returns to Sydney in 2026
Planning is already underway for the next edition of the Global Sourcing Expo, returning to Sydney on 16–18 June 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney.
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They predict that the labour market will keep weakening, but also anticipate a boost to the economy from a significant cooling of inflation and further rate cuts from the Bank of England (BoE).
Goldman Sachs Research expects ‘another mixed year’ for the UK economy, which is expected to grow at 1.4 per cent in 2026—up from around 1 per cent in 2025.
It expects the unemployment rate to rise to 5.3 per cent by March, and then stabilising.
Consumption is expected to grow at 1.3 per cent in 2026 versus 0.7 per cent in 2025.
The fiscal position looks less vulnerable than some other European nations.
The UK labour market weakened significantly in 2025 as slow economic growth and the increase in national insurance contributions weighed on employment. A recent rise in layoffs points to ‘further labour market softening ahead’, according to Moberly and Stehn.
Goldman Sachs Research expects the unemployment rate to rise to 5.3 per cent by March. But as growth picks up towards potential, it sees the unemployment rate stabilising for the remainder of this year, the report says.
Given rising slack in the job market, lower headline inflation, and a smaller increase in the national living wage, the company’s economists expect wage growth to normalise this year. Private sector regular pay growth slowed to 3.8 per cent from around 6 per cent over the last 12 months, and the team forecasts further cooling to 3.1 per cent by the end of 2026.
Consumer spending in the UK is low, and the household savings rate is elevated. “Real disposable income growth is likely to remain weak in coming quarters given wage growth moderation, elevated mortgage rates, and a larger fiscal drag on household incomes,” Moberly and Stehn write.
The team’s models suggest that the savings rate will likely decline this year as interest rates fall and consumption catches up with recent increases in real inflation-adjusted incomes.
Consumption is expected to grow at 1.3 per cent in 2026 versus 0.7 per cent last year.
The team anticipates further progress on inflation in the coming months given unwinding base effects. Goldman Sachs Research projects headline inflation to decelerate to 2.1 per cent in the second quarter this year.
The fiscal trajectory, political risk, and efforts to boost economic growth are likely to be key areas of focus this year, according to the company.
“Our analysis suggests that the UK’s fiscal position looks less vulnerable than some other European countries, notably France,” Moberly and Stehn add.
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January 16, 2026
What an honour for Italy at Pitti Uomo 109! For the first time, Canadian clothing brand Kanuk is stepping beyond Québec to reach the rest of the world. President Elisa Dahan confirmed as much to FashionNetwork.com. “Yes, it’s true. If we exclude an episode in the United States a few years ago, this is the first time we are presenting ourselves outside our province. I mean truly outside Québec: we had never really begun to develop beyond Québec towards a global dimension- not even in the rest of Canada. And since we are a fashion brand rooted in outerwear, of course we’re starting with Italy.”
Kanuk, a play on the slang nickname for Canadians (Canucks), has the snowy owl as its emblem. “We chose it because it never migrates; it always stays in Québec, no matter the temperature. It feels tailor-made for the philosophy of comfortable, welcoming Canadian country living,” Dahan points out. “A bit like us so far: we were founded in 1974 in a small workshop in Montréal with the mission of creating outerwear suited to Québec’s particular climate and lifestyle, and today we offer a total look.”
With a lifestyle focus, Kanuk is inspired by the spirit of rural Canadian life- farm-to-table family traditions, a distinctive generational heritage, and outdoor pursuits- while applying uncompromising artisanal standards to production. In the Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Heritage Collection, featuring 30 men’s and 30 women’s styles in a range of colours, the brand expands its ready-to-wear with new jumpers, knit sets, wool pieces, corduroy outerwear, and increased use of Kanuk’s signature sherpa, designed to complement its parkas. The colour palette reflects the season’s defining landscapes: warm earth tones, leafy greens, deep browns, and the muted golds of Canada’s transforming trees.
With two mono-brand stores, one in Montréal and the second just opened in Québec City- “attracting strong tourist traffic,” according to the president- Kanuk sees e-commerce “performing very well and accounting for about a third of the business; but don’t forget that right now we are only distributed in about 30 major stores in Québec. The sky is the limit for what we can achieve from now on,” she smiles.
Elisa Dahan is very confident that Kanuk’s products will be highly appreciated in Europe, “because in Europe the weather starts one way during the day and can shift in the evening and at night- sometimes in the opposite direction- so you need functional versatility, style and lasting durability in what you wear: precisely Kanuk’s attributes, with its timeless pieces and 3-in-1 models with removable layers,” she says.
Kanuk is not only apparel but also accessories, including gloves, scarves, and a super-plush bag, once again featuring the snowy owl. These designs are intended especially for cold climates. Across both the product range and the Canadian brand’s revenue- which rose by double digits last fiscal year- menswear and womenswear are split evenly, 50/50. Accessories account for 10% of turnover.
After Pitti Uomo 109, where she forged many connections with buyers, agents, and distributors, Elisa Dahan aims over the next two to three years to expand the brand into a strong network of quality retailers across Europe. “I’m not interested in quantity; ours is a beautiful brand with a lot of potential, but it needs to be surrounded by the right brands; for me, location is the most important factor to get right, and the business results will follow,” says the Kanuk president, who is also open to launching pop-ups or temporary stores in winter resorts as well as summer destinations, in Italy and beyond.
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Alongside his appointment at GU, Risso, who helmed the UNIQLO and Marni collection in 2022, will develop a new collaboration line with UNIQLO, set to launch in 2026.
Further details on both initiatives will be announced at a later date.
Fast Retailing has appointed Francesco Risso as creative director of GU to strengthen the brand’s global presence.
Risso will lead GU’s creative direction, with his debut collection set for fall/winter 2026.
He will also develop a new collaboration line with Uniqlo launching in 2026, following his earlier Uniqlo and Marni project.
Italian-born designer Francesco Risso studied fashion in Florence, New York, and London. He spent a decade at Prada, developing a rigorous approach to narrative and craft while gaining extensive design experience. From 2016 to 2025 he served as Creative Director at Marni, shaping a boldly original vision for the house inspired by music, art, and cultural exploration. A passionate educator, Risso has held guest positions at the world’s top art and design schools.
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