MODA REVIEW
touching and feeling it. We are looking forward to coming back for Spring Fair.”
Demi Pendakis, Find Your Glow; “It’s the first time we’ve shown at Autumn Fair, it’s been very successful, and we’ve immediately booked for Spring Fair. We’ve written lots of orders, made some lovely new connections, and met great retailers.”
Tina Salt, MAI Clothing; “I’ve just launched my brand MAI Clothing and the customers I’ve met here have been great, I genuinely feel that many of them will become ‘lifers’.”
Victoria Nicholls at Gift Republic; “Autumn Fair has far exceeded our expectations; we have been busy from morning to evening. It has also been great to hear so much positive feedback from retailers about their businesses. It has made our decision to re-book easy.” Dany Heap from Sass and Belle; “It has been great to see our customers again, and we have opened a lot of new accounts. Our sustainable Conscious range made from recycled materials and lifestyle products has been a big success.” The new and first-time exhibitors, including Amaura London, Crafty You Crafty Me, Katherine Sheard Art, The Candle Brand, UK Telescopes, and Ibadah London, showing in the Gift First area, all had a fantastic show, and most have already booked into Spring Fair too. Visitor, Charlotte Greenwood, Design at Sainsbury’s said; “It’s great to see things in person again and be inspired.” Deborah Oakes, Owner of Snap Dragon added; “It’s brilliant to be back.” And, Sian Llywelyn, Director of Portmeirion Shops Ltd said; “Everyone seems to be ready for business and there is excitement in the air!”
Tony Shellam, Owner of TSS Designs and Crafts commented on the importance of seeing products in person, saying; “It’s been fabulous, a really positive atmosphere. Nice to pick and choose suppliers in person again, you need to be able to see products, especially when buying unique items. I didn’t like buying remotely
The reaction from all our wonderful exhibitors and visitors has been overwhelming and it’s very positive and encouraging for the future of the British High Street and retailing after over a year of challenges and uncertainty. We are committed to the retail industry, developing exciting new initiatives for our next show, Spring Fair in February, with all our partners and relevant associations. Based on the last four days at Autumn Fair, I have never felt more excited and confident in the collective ability of the retail industry to bounce back and reignite. We can’t wait for Spring Fair.”
The final day of Autumn Fair’s Inspiring Retail Stage focused on its new partnership with the Retail Trust and supporting the wellbeing of people in the retail industry. With the cost of mental health absences totalling £42billion per annum and 89% of employees saying they won’t disclose a mental health issue to a manager, Spring & Autumn Fair’s partnership with the Retail Trust has been created to support their much-needed work and help raise awareness of the issues.
online, you can make better judgements in person.”
Chris Gainsley, Owner of Purdie Oak highlighted the need for personal connections, saying; “I’ve been attending this show for many years, always looking for new products, and have found new suppliers in the UK which is beneficial for us because of import costs. It’s good to reconnect with contacts that we’ve built over the years, chatting to people in person is so much better, more personal connection.” Julie Driscoll, Managing Director, Hyve Retail, Fashion & Digital Marketing says; “As a team, we have all been completely blown away by the attendance and huge volume of orders being written during Autumn Fair and Moda, and want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of the last four incredible days.
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Following his session, discussing the importance of creating an industry that cares for the mental and physical health of all within it, on the Inspiring Retail Stage this morning (8th September) Chris Brook-Carter, CEO, Retail Trust said; “It is really great to have the shows running again for the industry. Financial and mental stress is a huge concern for retailers, and it is working in partnership with key retail events such as Spring and Autumn Fair, that we can develop initiatives that can genuinely help people, help alleviate issues, and support the wellbeing of all those in our industry.”
• For further information on Autumn Fair visit
www.autumnfair.com. Spring Fair and Moda take place from the 6th – 9th February 2022, visit
www.springfair.com for more details.
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