For businesses in the craft and design sector, January means Showcase. For 45 years the industry's flagship event has enabled domestic and overseas buyers to explore the best of Irish fashion, jewellery, and homewares under one roof, making their orders for the year ahead. Last year's show generated sales of €26m. As the doors closed on four days of buying, selling and networking, attendees had every reason to believe they would be back again at the RDS this year. Covid-19 has, of course, made that impossible. "For the board of Showcase, the easiest option would have been to sit on our hands and wait for next year. Instead, as befits an event that celebrates design innovation, the Board leaned in and reimagined Showcase," said Eddie Shanahan, Chair of Showcase Ireland.