On Monday, July 7, CAST organized the very first edition of the Early Access Day—at the request of a group of regular exhibitors. This exclusive buying event for shoe retailers offered visitors a unique opportunity to be the first to explore the collections for the Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) buying season and strategically curate their assortment.
50+ Participating Brands
During the event, collections from over 50 brands were showcased in the showroom. Upon check-in, retailers received a floor plan clearly indicating which showrooms were taking part. On Level 0, visitors were welcomed with a clear and compact sneak preview of the participating brands and their SS26 trends. Standout style developments for the upcoming season include pastel tones, bold prints, and the use of innovative new materials.
A Warm Welcome for Visitors
Guests were treated to complimentary lunch and parking, along with a well-stocked goodie bag filled with fun surprises from participating brands. Among the goodies were: a smoothie cup from Maruti, “Jodenkoeken” cookies from Josef Seibel, a Timberland notebook, Wolky All Protect Spray, and much more. Additionally, each visitor received one slipper upon entry, along with an invitation to collect the missing slipper from the Lazamani showroom—a playful and creative way to encourage visits and spark conversations.
Benefits of Buying Early:
The Early Access Day highlighted the strategic advantages of early purchasing:
- Early buying = early delivery
- Extend your sales season with additional replenishment opportunities
- Spread out deliveries and payments
- Multiple delivery moments = more surprises for your customer
- Just-in-time delivery: everything that arrives is immediately ready to sell
What’s Next:
August 11, 2025 | Buying Day (all showrooms open)
August 18, 2025 | Buying Day (all showrooms open)
August 25–26, 2025 | PREVIEW Footwear & Accessories
Outside of these scheduled events, retailers are of course always welcome. Want to visit a supplier outside of the official buying days? Simply make an appointment in advance.
