How to Navigate the Apparel Wholesale Market
January 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us to learn essential strategies for building successful wholesale partnerships and expanding your brand’s distribution in today’s market.
Virtual Event | January 13, 2026 | 12noon-1:15pm ET
Moderator:
Edwina Kulego
VP of Global Business Development & Growth, Fashion | Informa
Panelists:
Amanda McCormick Bacal
Senior Vice President & Global Head of Marketing, Joor
Chanel Jezek
Founder, Dear Society
Purvi Kanji
Vice President, COTERIE
NIYAT TEKESTE
Global Wholesale & Retail Strategy Executive, April 47 Brand Management
Including:
Direct-to-Consumer vs. Wholesale
Working with Specialty Stores
Trade Show Success
Retail Partnerships
New Distribution Opportunities – Online wholesale platforms
Specifically for:
Emerging designers ready to wholesale
Established brands seeking new channels
Anyone exploring wholesale opportunities
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