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Show news Fashion trade show updates to keep you ahead of the crowd Next year’s buying has got an upgrade thanks to a new-look INDX Show calendar that responds to buyers’ needs. Designed to give buyers and exhibitors more time to connect, select shows have been extended to three days, plus, more shows feature weekend dates, allowing greater flexibility. Established to provide a fresh approach to trade shows, INDX Shows have become a one-stop community for industry growth and today, the INDX portfolio delivers 20 business and buyer focused events every year. Cranmore Park Director of Events, Jane Bartlett: “We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 INDX Shows calendar, designed to provide an even more comprehensive and convenient buying experience. The extended show days and new weekend options are all about creating an even stronger environment for successful business to take place. We recommend exhibitors and buyers get the dates in their diary now!” With a retailer-only admission policy, INDX Shows are expertly curated by buyers, for buyers, organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK and Ireland’s leading buying, services, and event group. The shows are designed to drive and support business growth, and bringing together unparalleled networking opportunities, access to industryleading brands, and invaluable market trends and insights. Cranmore Park - West Midlands event venue and home of INDX Shows, is centrally located and easy to get to, providing the perfect backdrop for doing business with no distractions. Having introduced a cutting-edge, fully sustainable modular exhibition stand system for 2025, this will be further enhanced in 2026, empowering exhibitors to create stunning, bespoke displays, which has elevated the INDX experience to new heights. To see the 2026 calendar of events, visit: www.indxshows.co.uk/shows THE JEWELLERY SHOW EXPANDS EXHIBITOR SPACE Due to the overwhelming success of ground-floor bookings and growing interest in the Jewellery Show 2025, event organisers, Closerstill Media has announced the opening of the balcony area to exhibitors. This expansion reflects the strong demand within the jewellery trade and marks an exciting opportunity to showcase your business at one of the industry’s most prestigious events, taking place at Olympia London on 31 August – 1 September 2025. The balcony area provides a vantage point, ensuring products are easily visible to all attendees as they navigate the show floor. Located alongside key features such as the Bullion Bar, Theatres, VIP Lounge, and more, the balcony space offers strategic visibility in a dynamic layout designed to maximise exposure. The addition of the balcony area highlights the continued growth of the jewellery industry, providing exhibitors with unparalleled opportunities to connect with an expanding network of buyers, designers, and industry leaders. The newly available balcony spaces provide a prime opportunity to position your brand at the forefront of the jewellery trade. The new balcony area is expected to fill quickly, and with the popularity of this year’s event, exhibitors are encouraged to secure their spot as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your presence at the Jewellery Show 2025 and be part of the future of the jewellery industry. For more information visit www.thejewelleryshow.co.uk/2024-exhibitors/book-your-stand LEADING RETAIL TRADE SHOW GROUP INDX SHOWS ANNOUNCES ITS 2026 CALENDAR 8

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