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Registration is now officially open for Autumn Fair 2026, the UK's definitive buying destination for home, gift and fashion ahead of the peak retail trading season. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham…
Landmark new report from Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire combines insights from 650 UK retailers and over 2,000 consumers, revealing what separates growing retailers from those in decline - and…
The UK Food & Drink Shows: Three days that brought the industry together For three amazing days, tens of thousands of visitors came together from across the UK food and drink sector to…
EU Toy Safety Regulation: What is included and how to prepare your brands On 1 January 2026, the European Union announced a new era of toy safety with the implementation of its updated Toy Safety…
Spring Fair 2026, the UK’s leading retail experience for Gift, Home and Fashion (1–4 February 2026, NEC Birmingham), is set to spotlight an exceptional line-up of brands exclusive to …
Hale Events Confirms Final Edition of Gift & Home Trade Show Following conversations with our longstanding clients at this year’s event, Hale Events can confirm that the 2026 edition of…
SPRING FAIR ANNOUNCES PITCH LIVE FINALISTS FOR 2026 Dragons’ Den-style pitches spotlight the most exciting new brands across Gift, Fashion and Kids Spring Fair has announced the…
SCOTLAND CELEBRATES QUALITY AND VARIETY AT ITS TOP GIFT TRADE FAIR Quality, variety and innovation were heard as the buzzwords around the hall at Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, which closed …
Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have announced a series of senior leadership appointments, reinforcing their commitment to long-term growth, strategic focus and delivering exceptional experiences…
The final remaining stands are being snapped up by suppliers eager to tap into the Scottish market at Scotland’s only trade gift show – Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring, which…
Spring Fair, the UK’s most influential retail trade event for Home, Gift and Fashion, is proud to announce the debut of the Widdop & Co Village, an immersive new destination showcasing…
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, today unveils its most ambitious and experience-led …
We are excited to announce a hand-picked selection of the brands you can expect to see at INDX Gift Edit 19 May 2026. Part of the INDX Shows portfolio, INDX Gift Edit is a dynamic new trade show …
Spring Fair 2026 is set to ignite a new era of creativity and collaboration with the return of The Licensing Lab, a dynamic destination connecting the worlds of licensing and retail. Taking …
In less than 10 weeks Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to retailers far and wide as Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring gets underway. Buyers can now register for entry tickets here …
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, returns from 13th–15th January 2026 to Olympia London with a forward-thinking content programme designed to equip the…
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading fashion sourcing show, will once again champion the power of collaboration at its upcoming 2026 edition opening 13-15 January at Olympia London. Building…
Spring Fair, the UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, unveiling an inspiring new creative direction themed …
Marking 15 Years of Style and Imagination, Scoop Announces ‘Whimsical’ as Its Autumn/Winter ’26 Theme As Scoop enters its 15th year, founder and curator Karen Radley is embracing…
The UK’s definitive showcase for Home, Gift, and Fashion, Spring Fair 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1st – 4th February, and registration is now officially open for buyers. For…
Sales of licensed branded consumer products in UK grew 1.7% in 2024 to reach $13.9 billion. European market grew 3.4% to $79.3 billion, outpacing inflation. · Licensing International and Circana…
A date for the calendar of every retailer in Scotland and North of England is 18-20 Jan 2026, when the renowned Scotland’s Trade Fair takes place at the SEC, Glasgow. Welcoming thousands…
As we head into the Golden Quarter for gifting the team at Giving & Living is looking ahead to one of the first trade sourcing events of 2026, due to take place from 18-20 January at Westpoint…
Exclusive keynotes, unrivalled networking, fun filled character parades, Pickleball, the Teletubbies and more! Register for a free visitor ticket to BLE today – 7-9 October, …
