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AIS ups the ante on trend forecasting service for Members

Written by Evie Bowers
Published on 14 Jul, 2025

We are continuing to enhance our insights and trend forecasting service, designed to provide Members with even more actionable intelligence and streamlined buying support. The move sees a deepened collaboration with renowned fashion retail specialists BDA London, alongside the continued valuable contribution of Scarlet Opus

BDA London

AIS is now working in strategic partnership with BDA London. Beyond providing cutting-edge trend forecasting, BDA London will collaborate directly with AIS’s own team of expert buyers to produce comprehensive Buying Guides. These innovative guides are designed to be invaluable pre-show resources, enabling Members to plan their buying experience, identify key trends, and pinpoint must-have products before even stepping onto the show floor. 

"Our goal at AIS is always to support our Members with the best possible tools and insights to thrive," says Devlin Lindeque, Director of Fashion. "By deepening our partnership with BDA London to co-create these comprehensive Buying Guides, we are providing truly actionable intelligence, helping our members be ahead of the curve." 

Scarlet Opus

Complementing this enhanced offering, AIS is delighted to continue its successful collaboration with Scarlet Opus for a third consecutive year. Their latest exclusive 2026 trend report is now live and explores the future behaviours and mindset of the consumer. Covering predictions for: palettes and key colours, shape and form, textures and textiles, and furniture and home décor.  

Emma Rackley, Director of Home, says "We're thrilled that Scarlet Opus will once again deliver their highly anticipated forecasts. Their insights provide a vital layer of understanding, helping our Members to make truly informed and future-proof purchasing decisions.” 

Further bolstering its commitment, AIS is also pleased to announce the addition of Evie Bowers to the team, as Product Marketing and Data Assistant. Evie will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of trend and news updates, ensuring Members receive the most current and valuable insights from these new and ongoing partnerships. 

Members can now access these new resources, in advance of upcoming INDX Shows on the membership portal.  

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