On with the show Trade show updates from home and abroad INDX Gift Edit unveils powerhouse partnerships to launch 2026 show Get ready to feel the buzz! The INDX Gift Edit is gearing up to be the explosive trade show the giftware market has been waiting for. Mark your calendars, this must-attend event is hitting Cranmore Park, Solihull on 19 May 2026, providing a dynamic platform to unite leading suppliers with retailers from across the UK and Ireland. But that’s not all. The inaugural show is launching in partnership with two industry titans, the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association and both organisations will be bringing a curated selection of their members to exhibit at the show, guaranteeing an unmissable line-up that reflects the unique creativity and diversity of the UK giftware market. “The Gift Edit isn’t just an event, it’s a vital connection point for the entire giftware industry,” says Jane Bartlett, Director of Events, AIS, and Cranmore Park. “Our team of in-house experts are working closely with the British Craft Directory and the Giftware Association, to create a show that is not just inspirational and inclusive, but a genuine commercial powerhouse.” “It’s crucial that this one-day showcase truly represents the incredible breadth of the UK market and these partnerships will ensure visitors enjoy an eclectic, high-quality product mix covering everything from food & drink and homeware to fashion accessories, jewellery, stationery, toys, artisan crafts, and so much more!” www.indxshows.co.uk Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring set to innovate A date for the calendar of every retailer in Scotland and North of England is 18-20 Jan 2026, when the renowned Scotland’s Trade Fair takes place at the SEC, Glasgow. Welcoming thousands of buyers and industry experts from across Scotland and beyond this is the marketplace for gifts, homewares, textiles, jewellery, craft and fine food and drink. Some 450 suppliers, ranging from artisan producers to leading Scottish brands, will be launching their 2026 ranges or exhibiting for the first time as they showcase an array of quality, desirable commercial products. As one of the first major trade events of the year, it offers buyers an early opportunity to discover new products, place orders and forecast trends for the season ahead. “Scotland’s Trade Fair has always been a hub of creativity and commerce,” said Mark Saunders, Show Director and CEO of Springboard Events. “In 2026, we’re building on that legacy by championing independent makers, spotlighting sustainable production, and offering a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing.” The fair takes place at the SEC in Glasgow and is held in conjunction with Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show offering retailers a one stop shop of the latest textiles, accessories, jewellery and home and giftware as well as the best food & drink from Scotland’s finest small producers. Scotland’s Trade Fair 2026 is free to attend for registered trade buyers. Exhibitor applications are now open, and visitor registration will open soon. Please visit: www.scotlandstradefairs.com 13 NEWS & EVENTS
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