42 From first-time exhibitors to trend-led pavilions and immersive networking spaces, Autumn Fair 2025 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 7th–10th September with its most ambitious and energising edition yet. High quality products for high street stores Each year, Autumn Fair celebrates the Great British High Street by connecting independent, brick and mortar retailers with over 800 British, and international suppliers. It’s the perfect time for you to stock up on unique, trend-setting products your customers will love, just in time for the festive season. Hosted during a key buying period, Autumn Fair brings purchase-ready retail buyers and ready-to-ship suppliers together to make business happen. With over 12,000 buyers, a fresh line-up of new brands, and a reinvigorated focus on independent retail, Autumn Fair remains the UK’s most comprehensive source of inspiration for the gifting sector. Whether you’re scouting next season’s bestsellers or connecting with forward-thinking suppliers, Autumn Fair is where retail takes root. Ten destinations. Endless discovery. Carefully curated to help retailers explore and shop with ease, Autumn Fair spans 10 definitive destinations across gifting, fashion, lifestyle, and home. The show is expertly curated with thousands of must-have products, making it the trusted trade show to find new and trending collections in time for the yearend rush. • Home, Living & Décor - Furniture, furnishings, and statement interior pieces. • The Summer House Edit - A boutique-style space for premium and design-led suppliers. • Beauty & Wellbeing - From artisan soaps to beauty tech, discover wellness essentials. • Gift – Everything you want to gift and be gifted with. In this sector you’ll find best-sellers, from contemporary designs to unique, personalised and licensed gifts. It’s all here under one roof. • Kids, Toys & Play – Home to the finest, most magical children’s toys, gifts and gadgets. Tap into the hottest play trends and elusive Christmas hits. • Everyday – The sourcing destination for everyday affordable items designed for independent retailers in search for a better price, product and promotion. • Greetings, Party & Celebration – Cards, wrap, partyware, and joyful touches. • Moda Clothing & Footwear – The season’s must-have fashion pieces in ready-to-wear. • Moda Fashion Accessories – Bags, scarves, and boutique-led designs. • Moda Jewellery & Watch – Sparkle and statement across every price point. Introducing ‘Taste at Autumn Fair’ Food gifting is booming, and Autumn Fair now has a whole new space to celebrate it. Taste at Autumn Fair is a must-visit new product pavilion bringing together top buyers and brands to meet the industry’s growing demand for food and drink gifting and indulgent treats. With live sampling, top-tier suppliers, and gifting galore, it’s the place to satisfy your buying appetite. Located in Hall 5, Taste is positioned to give buyers more opportunities than ever, with confirmed brands including Spice Kitchen, Cocoba Chocolate, Chococo, Popaball, The Chocolate Gift Company, TTK Confectionary, Sweets by Zoia Kulesh, and Stylish Whisky, with more to come. Debuts & discoveries: must-see pavilions New Business Pavilions Supporting emerging talent is a hallmark of Autumn Fair, and the New Business Pavilions offer a dedicated platform for firsttime exhibitors and small businesses. Situated across the show’s key sectors, they’re a brilliant discovery zone for buyers on the hunt for something fresh and original. Find them throughout the show across Home, Gift and Fashion. Making business happen Autumn Fair 2025: What’s on at the UK’s biggest seasonal showcase IN BRIEF: WHO: Autumn Fair, www.autumnfair.com WHERE: NEC, Birmingham WHEN: 7-10 September, 2025
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