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
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
The UK's definitive showcase for Home, Gift, and Fashion, Spring Fair returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1st – 4th February 2026, and registration is now officially open for buyers.
For over 75 years, Spring Fair has united the best of retail, bringing together thousands of brands, suppliers, and buyers to discover, collaborate, and shape the seasons ahead. The 2026 edition marks a new era for the event, with an expanded footprint, a re-energised visitor experience, and a bold new programme of content, networking, and design-led innovation. Spring Fair 2026 is where the retail year begins and attending means being part of the most influential trade event in British retail.
Posted: 24 October 2025
Get ready to feel the buzz! The INDX Gift Edit is gearing up to be the explosive trade show the giftware market has been waiting for.
Mark your calendars, this must-attend event is hitting Cranmore Park, Solihull on 19 May 2026, providing a dynamic platform to unite leading suppliers with retailers from across the UK and Ireland.
But that's not all. The inaugural show is launching in partnership with two industry titans, the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association and both organisations will be bringing a curated selection of their members to exhibit at the show, guaranteeing an unmissable line-up that reflects the unique creativity and diversity of the UK giftware market.
Posted: 16 October 2025
The BTHA is pleased to announce that two special awards have been presented to long-serving toy retailers Vernon Franklin, who received a BTHA Golden Teddy and Philip Kaye, who received a BTHA Special Recognition Award. The awards were presented by Toymaster Managing Director Yogi Parmar, on behalf of the BTHA during a recent Toymaster regional event. With a combined length of service to the toy industry of more than 120 years, both were commended on their dedicated service to the industry through toy retail, commitment to their customers, trustworthiness within their companies and their humility.
Posted: 9 October 2025
Moda x Pure at Autumn Fair set new standards for fashion buying this season, drawing strong visitor numbers and driving exceptional cross-category sourcing across Home, Gift, and Fashion. Proving to be more than just a buying destination, Moda x Pure offered an inspiring experience where fashion discovery combined with trend insights, networking, and cross-category inspiration. From high street names to independents, buyers responded enthusiastically to the seamless integration of fashion with wider retail categories, making it the most successful edition to date.
The destination attracted a diverse mix of influential retailers, with attendance from leading department stores, independent boutiques, online platforms, and multi-category retailers all eager to refresh their fashion offering ahead of the new season.
Posted: 11 September 2025
Autumn Fair, the UK's leading marketplace for Home, Gift and Fashion, opened its doors on Sunday at the NEC Birmingham to a vibrant crowd of engaged buyers ready to discover the season's must-have products. Thousands of retailers from across the UK and beyond filled the halls, kicking off the four-day show with strong order writing, fresh brand discoveries, and a clear sense of optimism for the retail season ahead. With an exciting mix of returning favourites and first-time exhibitors, Day One set a confident tone for what promises to be a dynamic and commercially successful event.
Posted: 8 September 2025
Moda X Pure joins Autumn Fair, the UK's leading marketplace for Home, Gift & Fashion, at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September 2025 with an exciting celebration of global craftsmanship.
Playing a key role in this international showcase, the South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) will lead a curated selection of exceptional brands, showcasing the country's flair for quality, sustainability, and bold creativity. This growing international profile signals the rising appeal of South African-made products to UK and European buyers seeking fresh, design-led sourcing opportunities.
SAFLEC continues to champion export-ready South African businesses, creating valuable pathways to international markets and helping buyers discover products that embody authenticity, quality, and compelling brand stories.
Posted: 18 August 2025