Top Industry Groups Unite to Preview "Direct to Columbus" Fashion & Retail Conference

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Aug. 4, 2025 - PRLog -- Top Industry Groups Unite to Preview Groundbreaking "Direct to Columbus" Fashion & Retail Conference

CBUS Retail, Columbus Fashion Alliance, Columbus Fashion Council, Women of Color Retail Alliance, and Fashinnovation to host exclusive preview event

Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 6:00–8:30 PM EST

The Loom – 161 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH

Columbus Sets the Stage for a National Fashion & Retail Movement

Columbus is once again pushing the fashion and retail industries forward. On August 21, five leading organizations: CBUS Retail, Columbus Fashion Alliance, Columbus Fashion Council, Women of Color Retail Alliance, and Fashinnovation will host an exclusive preview event announcing the Direct to Columbus Conference: Exploring the Future of Fashion & Retail, a national summit launching in 2026.

Set inside The Loom, Columbus Fashion Alliance's dynamic new space for design and innovation, this event will offer an early look at how Columbus is positioning itself as a hub for the future of retail, fashion technology, and cultural creativity.

Event Highlights

• Sneak Preview of the 2026 Direct to Columbus Conference
• Remarks from local and national retail innovators
• Networking with industry leaders, civic stakeholders, and creatives
• Immersive experience inside The Loom, a collaborative design environment
• Photo & media opportunities with local leaders and national figures

Conference Vision: Four Pillars of the Future

This preview will unveil how the 2026 conference will spotlight Columbus across four key areas:

• Fashion: Top designers, breakthrough brands, and interactive showcases
• Retail: Visionary leadership, new business models, and consumer trends
• Innovation: Tech-powered solutions, investment conversations, and startup energy
• Culture: Bridging fashion with identity, inclusion, and community storytelling

Featured Speakers

• Steve Morris, Founder and Board Chair, CBUS Retail
• Yohannan Terrell, Executive Director, Columbus Fashion Alliance
• Thomas McClure, Founder and Interim Executive Director, Columbus Fashion Council
• Kimberly Minor, Founder and President, Women of Color Retail Alliance (WOCRA)
• Marcelo Guimarães, Founder and CEO, Fashinnovation

Photo & Video Opportunities

• Candid moments with Columbus City Council members and industry trailblazers
• Networking visuals featuring retail executives, civic leaders, and design entrepreneurs
• The vibrant backdrop of The Loom, a visually striking creative space

Media RSVP:

Contact: amyajstocker@gmail.com

Event Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST

Location: The Loom, 161 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH

Join us to be among the first to glimpse a national fashion and retail movement, led by Columbus, built by visionaries.