Toy Fair is returning to Olympia, London from 19th to 21st January 2027 for its 73rd show. With more than six months until the doors open, early exhibitor demand -both from returning companies and brand new- is proving strong, with a large proportion of stand space already allocated, including a sold-out Gold Zone, with ongoing demand from across the industry. Companies still thinking about exhibiting are advised to apply soon, as space is filling up quickly.
Posted: 4 August 2026
The inaugural London Home Fragrance Show has concluded on a high, firmly establishing itself as the UK's first dedicated trade event for the home fragrance industry. Held on 9–10 July in the heart of London, the show welcomed 1,012 visitors across the two-day event, bringing together brands, retailers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers from across the sector. The overwhelming support from exhibitors, buyers, press and industry professionals demonstrated the demand for a specialist event dedicated entirely to home fragrance. Against the backdrop of a UK home fragrance market now worth more than £1 billion, the show's launch provided an invaluable platform for businesses to discover new products, build commercial relationships and explore future opportunities for growth.
Posted: 1 August 2026
The Giftware Association has announced a significant evolution of its organisation, unveiling its new identity as the Home & Gift Association. The rebrand follows an extensive twelve-month period of consultation, member feedback, and strategic planning, designed to ensure the association continues to reflect the changing landscape of the industries it serves. The new name recognises the growing diversity of the sector and strengthens the organisation's position as the collective voice for businesses operating across giftware, homeware and stationery categories.
Posted: 28 July 2026
Autumn Fair has unveiled the first details of its 2026 content programme, including the launch of its brand-new Counter Talks Stage, a dedicated platform designed to tackle the issues, trends and commercial realities shaping modern independent retail. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 6–9 September 2026, Autumn Fair's new content offering has been built in response to the findings of the recently launched Voices of Retail 2026 report by Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire, which surveyed 650 independent retailers and more than 2,000 UK consumers to uncover what is really driving growth on Britain's high streets.
Posted: 30 June 2026
Spring & Autumn Fair, in partnership with Faire, has revealed new insight showing that community-building is emerging as one of the most powerful and underused growth drivers for independent retailers. The findings, taken from the recently launched Voices of Retail 2026 report, show that 46% of consumers actively choose retailers that create a sense of community, while 89% of retailers who collaborate with other businesses report positive commercial impact, including increased footfall, stronger brand awareness and new customer acquisition. Despite the proven benefits, just 23% of retailers are actively collaborating today.
Posted: 23 June 2026
With less than four weeks to go until the inaugural London Home Fragrance Show opens its doors, organisers have unveiled the full seminar schedule for its Fragrance Forum, giving visitors even more reason to register for the UK's first trade exhibition dedicated exclusively to the home fragrance sector.
Taking place on 9-10 July at the Business Design Centre in London, the event will bring together brands, retailers, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers from across the home fragrance industry for two days of sourcing, networking and market insight. The show is expected to become a key annual meeting point for a sector now worth more than £1 billion in the UK.
Posted: 17 June 2026
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 from 6th – 9th September 2026, the event co-locates with garden retail show Glee on the 8th – 9th September creating Europe's biggest buying moment for home, gift, garden and fashion retail. Bringing together 1,250+ exhibitors across both shows, Autumn Fair offers an unrivalled opportunity for retailers to source, discover and connect, all in one trip, at a critical time when Q4 ranges are being finalised.
Posted: 12 May 2026
Source Fashion has announced a refreshed Advisory Board, bringing together leading voices from across fashion, retail, sustainability and media to help shape the next phase of Source Fashion's growth and industry impact.
As the industry navigates increasing complexity across supply chains, regulation and responsible sourcing, the strengthened board reflects Source Fashion's commitment to driving meaningful industry collaboration and delivering practical, commercially relevant solutions for buyers and manufacturers.
The new Advisory Board appointments strengthen expertise across circularity, responsible sourcing and industry insight. New members include Kirsty McGregor, journalist and former Vogue Business editor; Rosie Cripps, Head of Circularity at Vivobarefoot; Miranda Beckett, Fashion Project Manager at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation; and James Sleater, CEO of Buffalo Systems.
Posted: 28 April 2026
INDX Shows, the UK's ultimate portfolio of industry-specific trade shows, has announced its highly anticipated schedule for 2027.
Hosted at Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre in Solihull, the 2027 calendar continues the brand's mission to provide a business-focused, buyer-centric environment for the independent retail sector.
Owned and curated by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK's leading buying group for fashion, home, and leisure, the INDX brand has become famous for its unique, 'by buyers for buyers' ethos, and the 2027 line-up will once again feature a diverse selection of business-first trade shows.
"As we look ahead to 2027, our focus remains on delivering a curated edit of the best brands in a professional, friendly, and productive environment," said Jane Bartlett, Director of Events at AIS.
Posted: 24 March 2026
The year 2026 began on a sparkling high as festive and gift buyers flocked to Harrogate for the UK's only dedicated Christmas trade show, Harrogate Christmas & Gift. Taking place in early January, the event welcomed a record number of buyers, with attendance up 12 percent on the 2025 show, underlining the continued strength and relevance of the sector's flagship event.
Posted: 27 January 2026