Spring Fair, returning to the NEC Birmingham 1-4 February 2026, is set to deliver its most globally diverse edition yet, as the show experiences an unprecedented surge in international exhibitors and pavilion participation. Brands and trade associations from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia are confirming in record numbers, reflecting renewed confidence in the UK market and Spring Fair's position as the premier destination for product discovery. From design-led collections to large-scale sourcing opportunities, this expanding global presence will bring fresh innovation, new partnerships, and wider product choice to the thousands of retailers who rely on Spring Fair to shape their buying season.
Posted: 15 December 2025
Contemporary giftware supplier Enesco is delighted to share that its parent company based in the US Enesco, LLC and Precious Moments, Inc. (PMI) have announced a renewed joint licensing partnership.
Beginning in January 2026, Enesco will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of figural and giftware formats for the Precious Moments brand worldwide.
Michael Griffith, President of Enesco Worldwide, commented, "Almost 30 years ago I began my career with Enesco as a Sales Representative for Precious Moments and vividly recall the excitement each product launch brought to both retailers and collectors. Moving forward, Enesco will work closely with the Butcher family to ensure their father's legacy endures with."
Posted: 15 December 2025
With the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection, CAPRICE marks the beginning of a season where refined design, premium materials, and functional innovations merge into a distinctive, expressive aesthetic.
Feminine silhouettes, reimagined classics, and a sense of effortless lightness define the overall look. Thoughtfully executed details, balanced lines, and harmonious compositions lend the styles a renewed vibrancy. In doing so, CAPRICE reinforces its commitment to uniting style, comfort, and quality in a signature identity that is unmistakably its own.
Elegant styles receive an urban update and gain noticeable presence in the upcoming Fall/Winter season. The expanded range of knee-high boots – including styles available in width H – reimagines classic shapes with refined, feminine accents.
Posted: 9 December 2025
Spring Fair, the UK's definitive showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, has unveiled its most ambitious and experience-led content programme to date, designed to deliver meaningful, value-driven insights and the topics at the heart of retail.
Under its bold new creative direction Retail Alchemists – Masters of the Mix, the 2026 programme brings together the industry's most influential voices across five stages, with a line-up curated around the themes shaping the future of retail:
From retail strategists and trend forecasters to designers, founders, innovators and cultural commentators, Spring Fair's speaker programme blends practical masterclasses with future-thinking debate, giving buyers the tools, knowledge and connections to thrive in 2026 and beyond.
Posted: 7 December 2025
Glee is set to return to Spring Fair in February 2026 for the first time in six years, taking advantage of Spring Fair's unparalleled scale, cross-category audience and influential position in the early retail calendar.
Hosted within the UK's most comprehensive sourcing event, the Glee at Spring Fair concession show will strengthen Spring Fair's garden and outdoor offering bringing the very best in garden, outdoor living, decorative accessories and leisure to the NEC Birmingham - this time with a refreshed and carefully curated format designed to meet the evolving needs of the garden retail sector. The decision to bring Glee back to Spring Fair follows a period of exceptional growth for both events.
Posted: 26 November 2025
Scoop will return to Olympia National from 8–10 February 2026, unveiling an exclusive showcase of leading Italian designers that reinforces its reputation as the UK's most curated and international fashion trade show.
Known for its premium edit, global vision, and distinct gallery-like atmosphere, Scoop continues to surprise and delight buyers each season with a handpicked selection of designers that celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and contemporary style. This February, the spotlight turns to Italy, with a lineup of visionary collections set to bring the country's unmistakable flair for design to London.
Posted: 26 November 2025
Heritage stationery brand STABILO proudly announces the return of its hugely popular collaboration with British designer Anya Hindmarch. Launching this November, the new STABILO x Anya Hindmarch BOSS ORIGINAL charm debuts in a striking new blue – available both in stores and online, retailing at £175. Following the success of last year's vibrant neon pink and bright yellow designs of the pencil case and coin purse, this latest addition celebrates STABILO's signature boldness and Anya Hindmarch's playful luxury aesthetic. The collaboration continues to highlight STABILO's rich design heritage, bringing its instantly recognisable stationery icons into the world of contemporary fashion accessories.
Posted: 18 November 2025
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 on its strong partnerships with WRAP, Products of Change, and now Euromonitor International, the show will unite sustainability leaders, innovators, and analysts to inspire meaningful industry progress.
Through expert-led sessions, actionable insight, and shared initiatives, Source Fashion will spotlight practical steps towards a more responsible, circular, and insight-driven global sourcing ecosystem.
Continuing its close collaboration with leading climate action NGO WRAP, Source Fashion will highlight the organisation's pivotal work in driving circularity and sustainability across the global textiles sector.
Posted: 11 November 2025
Full-service packaging supplier Hunter Luxury has reinforced its reputation as a luxury packaging specialist after it took home one award and two Highly Commended titles from the UK Packaging Awards.
Hunter Luxury's work on the Hendrick's gin Whimsical Watering Can – in collaboration with brand owner William Grant & Sons and Boundless Brand Design – won the coveted Limited Edition Pack of the Year prize and was Highly Commended in the Best International Pack category. Meanwhile, Hunter Luxury's collaboration with whisky specialist Chivas Brothers and design agency JDO Global for The Glenlivet brand on a stunning anodised aluminium display case finished with brushed copper for its 40-year-old expression was also Highly Commended in the Luxury Pack of the Year category.
Posted: 3 November 2025
The Puppet Company, the family-run world leader in puppets and soft toys is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Sales Manager, as the brand welcomes Nicola Mawby to its team.
With a strong passion for the toy and gift industry, Nicola has worked with several leading brands during her 20+ year career. In her most recent role as National Account Manager at Warmies, Nicola established a wealth of knowledge and nurtured a number of long-lasting relationships with key contacts at both independent and multiple retail accounts, making her the perfect candidate.
Speaking about her new role, Nicola said: "I have admired The Puppet Company for many years, so joining the team is a real coup for me. It's a lovely business with great brand recognition and two fantastic brands – The Puppet Company and Wilberry Toys.
Posted: 27 October 2025
