43 AUTUMN FAIR PREVIEW GCA Debut Pavilion In partnership with the Greeting Card Association, this pavilion champions fresh card publishers making their trade show debut. With designs ranging from heartfelt to humorous, it’s a key destination for retailers looking to add new energy to their card offering. Faire Online wholesale platform Faire returns, both on the show floor and with a presence in the Buyers Retreat, giving retailers and brands a hybrid experience of online and in-person sourcing. What’s new in experience This year’s Autumn Fair isn’t just about what you buy, it’s about a host of experiences to enhance your visit. From retail masterclasses to tranquil networking retreats, Autumn Fair puts meaningful interaction front and centre. Retail Corner Styled like a quaint British shopfront, Retail Corner is a hub for industry icon trend talks, trend forecast presentations and practical sessions. The mini stage will facilitate a myriad of sessions from merchandising masterclasses to Pitch Live competitions and shared experiences from real retailers. Retail Corner serves to inspire and educate the retail community. Buyers Retreat An invite-only ambient oasis off the show floor for buyers to unwind and regroup. With refreshments, private meeting spaces and bespoke workshops, it’s a sanctuary from the bustle of the show floor – and the perfect place to network in comfort. Buyers will also be able to take part in daily ‘Retailer Social Workshops’. Part workshop, part creative sandbox, part retailer therapy, these tailored campfire-esque sessions will provide a unique mix of creative ideas and problem-solving for buyers. Workshops include: • Sustainability That Sells • Supply Chain Solutions for the Little Guys • Indie Strategies – Small Budget, Big Impact All buyers benefit from a buyer’s benefit package saving £30+ per day which includes free parking, complimentary tea, coffee and water, and subsidised cloakrooms (£1 per item). GCA Lounge Home to Thinking of You Week, the GCA Lounge brings back the handwritten word with opportunities to send a card from the show floor, spreading joy while celebrating this cherished category. GA & Gift of the Year Showcase Celebrate the products shaping the future of gifting at the Gift of the Year Showcase. With displays from this year’s winners and shortlisted brands, it’s a true inspiration space for trendspotters. Content, Cafés & Connections From the Media Lounge (where buyers and brands can meet PR experts) to the Sales Lounge (with insight into future shows), there’s plenty happening beyond the halls. Plus, unwind and reconnect at one of the show’s inviting cafés and lounges including: GCA Lounge – Cozy, colourful and community-led. Buyers Retreat – An ambient hideaway with exclusive perks and practical touches. Co-Located Event: Source Home & Gift Hall 19 becomes a global sourcing zone as Source Home & Gift runs alongside Autumn Fair. Discover responsible, ethical manufacturers and connect with international suppliers offering private label opportunities and new sourcing options across fashion, interiors, gifts and more. Features include the Source Buyers Lounge, Source New Product Showcase, and the Responsible Retail Stage. Show Opening Times Sunday, 7 September 2025 – 09:00–18:00 Monday, 8 September 2025 – 09:00–18:00 Tuesday, 9 September 2025 – 09:00–18:00 Wednesday, 10 September 2025 – 09:00–16:00 Register Now Autumn Fair 2025 is free to attend for verified retailers and trade professionals. Registration is open at: www.autumnfair.com/ visitor-registration Don’t miss your chance to be part of the UK’s ultimate buying event at the heart of retail’s peak season. Discover the best brands at Autumn Fair At the heart of this year’s edition is a powerhouse line-up of industry favourites and bestselling brands across ten curated destinations who use the show as the perfect stage to unveil new products. This year’s show is already breaking records, with a significant percentage of new-to-show brands and exclusive exhibitors. Retailers can expect to source from the likes of Candlelight Products, Bedeck, Ty UK, Gingko, Widdop & Co, Kikkerland, Sass & Belle, Bomb Cosmetics, Five Dollar Shake, Baby Republic, Ohh Deer, Powell Craft, My Gifts Trade, Casa Verde, Hot Tomato, Hill Interiors, Trampoline, Quirky Barn, Ancient Mariner, Walton & Co, Indra Importer, Inside Out, Nordic Style, Malini, The Otters Brook Collection, Bronte By Moon, Blooms by Samuel Baker, Present Time, Elle Sport, Lighthouse Clothing, and Big Metal London, with many unveiling new seasonal collections for the first time. Gift In Gift, retailers will find a treasure trove of contemporary designs and trend-led ranges to unique, personalised and licensed gifts from a host of leading brands, as well as the latest must-have new products in the Kids, Toys & Play, Beauty & Wellbeing, Greetings, Stationery & Wrapping, and Everyday destinations. Look out for big name brands including Candlelight Products, Joe Davies, Ty UK, Gingko, Widdop & Co, Kikkerland,
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