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Spotlight on sustainability Registration for Autumn Fair 2022 is now open!
sustainable, locally made, ethically produced and environmentally friendly brands. Autumn Fair’s Sustainability Trail, which runs
across all Home, Gift, Fashion, and Design & Source sectors, is designed to highlight the brands and suppliers working to do their part to ensure a more sustainable and ethical future for all. From sourcing materials and manufacturing
to the final product and packaging, brands and suppliers are shifting their focus for the better. One of the ways Autumn Fair is celebrating this is through its sustainable filter on the exhibitor list, so buyers at Autumn Fair can easily find our suppliers who are striving to make a change.
The Sustainability Trail starts with W
ith the best in UK retail under one roof, Autumn Fair is back. Taking place from the 4-7 September at NEC Birmingham, the 2022 edition of the show aims to shine a spotlight on sustainability, championing brands who are committed to making positive and impactful changes. Read on to find out more… Spring and Autumn Fair, the so-called “shop for shops”, offer the UK retail industry a vibrant marketplace for wholesale home, gift, fashion, and sourcing. Whether you’re looking for your new bestsellers, forging relationships or just taking
exhibitors sharing details of their sustainable commitments in the categories of Environment, Ethical, Material and Packaging. They then add context and imagery. This becomes part of their exhibitor profile, giving them a digital ‘trail’ that buyers can find through the sustainability filter on both our exhibitor list and on the app. All sustainable exhibitors are identified on the exhibitor list by a green leaf icon next to their name.
The essentials When: 4-7 September 2022
a look at the latest trends, the 2022 edition of Autumn Fair promises a treasure trove of new ideas and concepts, waiting to be discovered and displayed in shops, showrooms or e-commerce sites. There’s no replacement for touching, feeling, and experiencing in person what’s new and innovative across the housewares industry. Located in the centre of the UK at the NEC in Birmingham, Spring and Autumn Fair is easily accessible for UK and International retailers (be they independent, multiple, online) to meet designers, contractors and suppliers.
Sustainable focus According to show organisers Hyve Group, many more site visitors viewing the exhibitor list at
www.autumnfair.com have been filtering their search by ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Made in Britain’ compared to last year’s show. They believe this indicates an exponential increase in desire from buyers and retailers for
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Timings: Sunday, 4 Sept 9:00-18:00 Monday, 5 Sept 9:00-18:00 Tuesday, 6 Sept 9:00-18:00 Wednesday, 7 Sept 9:00-16:00
Where: NEC Birmingham. Did you know, for 70% of UK retailers the journey time to Autumn Fair will be within three hours?
Transport: Car parking is free at the NEC, or the nearest train station is Birmingham International, a five-minute walk under a covered bridge.
Accommodation: Autumn Fair has partnered with specialist accommodation agency Event Express to provide discounted hotel accommodation and flexible, free of charge cancellation and amendment terms exclusively for Autumn Fair attendees.
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