Autumn Fair 2025, the UK's largest seasonal showcase for Home, Gift and Fashion, has joined forces with SaveTheHighStreet.org, to launch Retail Makeover Mission, a bold new initiative launching aimed at revitalising independent retail and act as a catalyst for high street regeneration across the UK.
Championing independent retail innovation and resilience, the Retail Makeover Mission is a timely answer to the UK's retail crisis. The campaign launched on Tuesday 10th June with a competition for independent retailers to win a complete business transformation package worth over £10,000, and a survey to understand the pressures facing the industry to help drive positive change.
Posted: 10 June 2025
Clarion Events has announced that the January Furniture Show has been named a finalist in the Best UK Tradeshow (More Than 8,000sqm) category at the AEO (Association of Event Organisers) Excellence Awards 2025.
This prestigious recognition celebrates the January Furniture Show's continued commitment to delivering an outstanding event experience for the UK's furniture and interiors industry. Taking place annually at the NEC Birmingham, the show brings together thousands of industry professionals, leading brands, and emerging designers to showcase the very best in British and international furniture design and manufacturing.
The AEO Awards celebrate excellence across the events industry, highlighting innovation, growth, and impact. Being shortlisted in the More Than 8,000sqm category underscores the scale and success of the January Furniture Show as a leading trade exhibition.
Posted: 20 May 2025
Get ready to discover a fresh wave of gift inspiration with the exciting launch of the INDX Gift Edit, a dynamic new trade show set to invigorate the UK giftware market in 2026.
Designed to connect leading suppliers with UK and Ireland retailers, the INDX Gift Edit will arrive at Midlands event venue, Cranmore Park on 19 May 2026.
Responding to the evolving needs of the gift industry, the INDX Gift Edit promises a commercially curated selection of high-quality products spanning food and drink, homeware, fashion accessories, stationery, toys, artisan crafts, and much more.
Jane Bartlett, Director of Events, AIS, and Cranmore Park: "We have listened to the industry and are creating an event that is both commercially focused and inspiring."
Posted: 20 May 2025
