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from industry leaders, and be inspired.” On the final day of the show, looking ahead
to Spring Fair in February 2023, she added: “There has been so much to celebrate at Autumn Fair, and as the doors close today, I feel immensely humbled by the response from our community and the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to work together to refuel retail and work towards a better, more responsible and kinder way of doing business. I am very excited to look ahead to Spring Fair and delivering another memorable show for the home, gift, fashion, and sourcing markets.”
a space to meet, re-connect, network and source, as well as learn about sustainability, responsible sourcing, circularity, and advice for creating a buoyant future for retailing, all under one roof. New features on the show floor included the
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New Product Showcase which successfully launched at Autumn Fair 2022, giving exhibitors the perfect platform to launch their brand-new developments, and retailers a way to discover a curated edit of the most unique and innovative products. Buyers from retailers including John Lewis,
Fenwick, Fishpools, M&S, TJX – TKMaxx, Mint Velvet, The Dressing Room, Pamela Shiffer, Between the Lines, Wayfair, Dunelm, Next, Pretty Little Thing, Paperchase, Hallmark, Rymans, Blue Diamond, Dobbies, Chester Zoo, The Science Museum, Kew Gardens, The Works, The Hut Group, Homebase, and thousands more flocked to the show. Many commented on the importance of seeing products and meeting people in person, the scope created from cross-buying opportunities, and the benefits and value generated by the inspirational talks and presentations on the Inspiring Retail Stage and MODA Catwalk.
With a continual bustle of orders being written across the show floor, exhibitors and
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utumn Fair, which took place from 4-7 September at NEC Birmingham, offered the UK and Europe’s retailers
buyers continued to report excellent feedback, positive experiences, and uplifting stories. Nicola Meadows, portfolio director at
Autumn Fair said; “I’ve been overwhelmed by the positive vibe at Autumn Fair, it’s been a very smooth show and people are ready for change, to discover great new products and brands, to network and re-connect with their peers. Autumn Fair creates an incredible environment for the retail community to do business, hear
Power of One This year, a whole stand was dedicated to the Power of One campaign, with curated product inspiration and a visual and interactive space for visitors to make their own Power of One pledges, a Self-Reflection mirrored wall, and live art. The Sustainability Product Showcase put the spotlight on an edit of eco-conscious exhibitors, and Autumn Fair’s headline sponsors, Products of Change, collaborated on the Power of One stand offering their advice and one-on-one sessions on how to make businesses more sustainable. Throughout the show, the incredibly talented artist Saroj Patel created a striking mural, and visitors also learned more about Autumn Fair’s three Power of One pledges to make positive changes towards better sustainability and wellbeing.
Gift of the Year As one of the industry’s most highly respected industry accolades, aimed at recognising the best new products, talent, and inspiration in
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