Spring Fair, the UK's diverse, and trend led marketplace for Home, Gift, Fashion, and Everyday, has launched this season's The Little Black Book – the buyer's go-to guide for the show taking place from 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham. Digital copies of The Little Black Book will also be sent to everyone who registers. To register for Spring Fair and be in with a chance of receiving a free copy of The Little Black Book visit the website: https://www.springfair.com/visitor-registration
Posted: 2 January 2024
Clarion Retail has announced the appointment of Alison Graham, who will spearhead the commercial team on flagship tradeshow Home & Gift.
Graham joins Clarion having spent more than two decades working at Spring and Autumn Fair and more recently on logistics event, Deliver, and brings a wealth of experience and contacts to the role.
Clarion Retail Show Manager David Westbrooke said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Alison to the team – having worked with her previously, I know without doubt that she is the perfect person to help drive our portfolio forward; her impressive event experience combined with strong relationships across the retail industry reinforces our campaign to deliver the best possible customer experience."
Posted: 21 December 2023
Save the date for the IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2024, taking place from 6th-10th February 2024 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Delhi NCR, India.
The show will feature more than 3500 exhibitors in 16 Halls and 900 Mart Showrooms.
The sourcing show covers: Home, Lifestyle, Fashion, Furnishing and Furniture from India's leading manufacturer exporters.
It is a must-attend event to connect with a diverse manufacturing base and like-minded suppliers.
This five day trade event, with several curated lines and design affirmations from a cross section of exhibitors ranging from medium and small exporters, artisan entrepreneurs and designers to India's leading manufacturer exporters, is an inspirational sourcing platform for importers, wholesalers, retail chains, design professionals and others, interested to stock their reserves for upcoming seasons.
Posted: 18 December 2023
Harrogate Fashion Week is set to open its doors from Sunday 4th to Tuesday 6th February with a plethora of new brands being featured including Accessories by Park Lane, Able Conde, Brax, Mon Cheri Occasions, Bari Jay, Closet London, Enrico, Eve of Paradise, Grenouille, Holbrook, Lazy Dogz, Lysse, Maloka, Marie Mero, Max and Ellie, Noble Wilde, Pont Neuf, RedGreen, Richard Designs, Scusi, See Saw, Wear Colour plus many more.
Held in the Harrogate Convention Centre which is set right in the heart of this beautiful spa town with hotels, guest houses, restaurants and bars all on its doorstep.
Harrogate has a reputation as a great place to do business and network after hours – what more could you want!
Posted: 14 December 2023
Hyve Group has announced the appointment of two new leaders to the team, Jackson Szabo as Portfolio Director for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair and Soraya Gadelrab as the new Event Director for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair.
The two senior appointments to the team will strengthen the leadership team for Retail's definitive wholesale shopping destinations, shaping the future of the industry.
Nicola Meadows, Divisional Managing Director for the Retail, Manufacturing and Engineering Division says: "We're thrilled to introduce our two new leaders Jackson Szabo and Soraya Gadelrab who are joining our team. Their fresh perspectives and wealth of experience will undoubtedly invigorate our sector. Bringing together years of experience with a track record of innovation and success, these talented individuals will propel the team forward."
Posted: 14 December 2023
As we get set to embark on a new year, INDX Shows has given a round up of what's to come at it's show in 2024.
Delivering the busiest calendar of retail trade shows in the business, INDX Shows are organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK's leading buying group for fashion, home, and leisure.
Open to all retailers (you do not need to be a Member of AIS to attend), INDX Shows are curated by buyers, for buyers, and visitors enjoy a trend and insight driven product showcase from a commercial edit of market leading brands.
Renowned for their order-writing status, INDX Shows take place at Cranmore Park exhibition and event venue in the heart of the UK.
Posted: 11 December 2023
Top Drawer has announced the launch of the inaugural Spotlight Awards at the Spring/Summer 2024 edition of the show. Top Drawer will be returning to Olympia London from the 14-16th January with 600 hand-picked contemporary brands presenting their new collections to over 10,000 retailers, and the new Spotlight Awards will recognise best in class products from across all sections of the event. A distinguished judging panel made up of industry experts including retailers, designers, and members of the Top Drawer team will select the winners for each category, with the results being announced at the show on Sunday 14th January.
Posted: 8 December 2023
Registration is now live for Spring Fair, the UK's most popular, diverse, and trend led marketplace for home, gift, fashion and everyday.
The show will welcome the return of hundreds of retailer's favourite brands such as Suck UK, Oli Olsen, Paladone, Rock Luggage, Turner Bianca, Pacific Lifestyle, Garden Trading, Heaven Sends and many more, who have flocked back to the next show taking place from 4th – 7th February 2024 at NEC Birmingham.
Attend the show to discover the new collections from all these returning brands exhibiting alongside hundreds more sought-after brands.
Inspiring retail's creators and curators, Spring Fair has brought the industry together for over 70 years so retail's people can discover the latest products and trends.
Posted: 30 November 2023
Europe's fastest-growing sourcing show, Source Fashion, has announced its trend partnership with retail trends consultancy Insider Trends, and launches a Transparency Report and webinar exploring what transparency and accountability really looks like in retail.
Exploring whether retail can ever truly consider itself sustainable when it's all about the sale of new things; how even resale, repairs, and rental have an environmental impact and are treated as add-ons for businesses who make money selling new products; and a move away from terms like 'sustainable', the Transparency Report outlines how fashion and retail can move forward.
Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Fashion says; "We're delighted to continue our partnership with Insider Trends."
Posted: 27 November 2023
The first combined Pure London x JATC show, the London festival of fashion, at Olympia London from the 11-13th February 2024 will host an enlarged POP destination which leads the fashion conversation with the newest, most diverse fashion collections and embraces inclusivity with gender fluid, culturally inspired collections.
Buyers will discover an array of new brands and returning favourites who are creative, fun, cultured and environmentally tuned-in. Inspired by pop culture, POP offers a diverse selection of alternative streetwear, gender fluid collections, vintage labels, festival fits and tech infused pieces.
Set to have big impact this season is Audrey Hamilton Apparel, an Irish premium fashion brand designed by pop and abstract artist Audrey Hamilton.
Posted: 23 November 2023