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SNEAK PREVIEW: WHAT’S ON AT SPRING FAIR 2025
Spring Fair 2025 promises an immersive experience packed with events and features designed to inspire buyers and exhibitors alike. Before our full preview next month, here’s a snapshot of what’s on at the show, taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has been revealed.
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s one of the UK’s leading retail trade events for 75 years, Spring Fair brings together home, gift and fashion buyers
and suppliers of all sizes from across the industry to create new business opportunities. An essential meeting place for retail, Spring Fair’s seven decades of expertise offers an entire community of retailers a place for unmatched innovation and inspiration.
The show also has a new aroma. Spring Fair’s exclusive signature fragrance, Heritage 75, created to commemorate the show’s 75th anniversary will float through the aisles. The scent, crafted in collaboration with fragrance experts Quintessence Fragrances and home fragrance experts Sebnini, will bring a multisensory dimension to the event.
Unmissable product destinations
Save time by sourcing all your collections at once. Explore 12 diverse product destinations offering the biggest and broadest array of high-quality products under one roof. Gift - The destination that keeps on giving: a treasure-trove of unique, personalised and licensed gifts.
Greetings, Party & Celebration - Occasional products to remember! Find an exciting display of cards, wrapping paper, balloons and partyware collections here. Beauty & Wellbeing - Energise your collections with products that lavish the senses and relax the mind. Discover sought-after wellness products that pamper, groom and spritz.
Kids, Toys & Play - Ignite your playful side with this array of must- have toys, gadgets and games that bring big imaginations to life. Home, Living & Décor - Elevate the art of living in this inspirational destination. Find your next best- seller amongst stylish textiles, interior accessories, décor and furniture collections.
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The Summer House Edit - A newly curated collection of home, gift and lifestyle brands renowned for their craftsmanship, creativity and enduring quality. This thoughtful destination provides an inspiring environment to discover timeless products and collections built to stand the test of time. Christmas, Festive & Floral -
From wreaths and foliage to themed décor, this destination has a wide range of products to suit every occasion. Explore a festive wonderland, discover floral décor for every season and so much more. Housewares - Bringing the best products to the table with kitchenware, dining utensils and must-have culinary collections. Everyday - The destination that showcases a wide variety of brands to buyers looking for high volume and high value products. Discover best-selling essentials like homeware, electrical items, pet supplies and everyday affordable products. MODA x Pure – The ultimate fashion destination. Pure is joining Moda at Spring Fair
to create a combined, new fashion destination. Get the best of both shows now under one roof with hundreds of trend-led UK-based
and international fashion brands, as well as inspirational catwalk shows. Clothing & Footwear - From designer labels to boutique brands and high-street fashion, find the clothing and footwear collections that will be trending next season. Jewellery & Watch - Uncover hidden gems! Shop for luxury, staple and statement jewellery and watches in this stylish sector. Fashion Accessories - Discover accessories that elevate your edits. Curate your bag, scarf and hair accessory collections with the latest seasonal must-haves and trending finishing touches.
Plus, one ticket gives you access to two shows. Spring Fair’s co-located show, Source Home & Gift is the only international sourcing platform of its kind. Source unites global manufacturers who pride themselves on responsible manufacturing and sustainable production, with key retailers, brands and contractors who care about how great products are made. Sign up to Spring Fair and enjoy free entrance to Source Home & Gift. Register at Source Home & Gift Feb 2025
Five inspiring product pavilions Find the latest products and newest exhibitors in the industry with dedicated pavilions located within their destination areas.
The New Business Pavilions are exclusive stand areas dedicated to first-time suppliers and small
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businesses. These five dedicated pavilions, situated across the show, give buyers a chance to meet emerging and growing brands in Gift, Greetings Beauty & Wellbeing, Home, Living & Decor and Moda Fashion destinations. The Cardgains Village, situated at heart of the Greetings, Party & Celebration destination, showcases the latest range of brand-new greetings cards and gift designs. This year’s stand will feature several of the association’s members including UK Greetings, Sarunds, Words ‘n’ Wishes, IC & G, Jacksons, Woodmansterne, Rainbow Designs, The Gifted Stationary Company, Smart Toys and many other must- see brands. Providing a launch pad for
Greeting Card Association members who have never exhibited before, the GCA Debut Pavilion creates an opportunity for start-up gift card businesses to showcase their products to the industry. #SBS Village - In collaboration with TV Dragon and business owner Theo Paphitis, the Small Business Sunday Village creates a space for emerging businesses to exhibit at Spring Fair. 12 deserving winners are handpicked for their business models and product offerings, giving you the opportunity to discover more new products and partnerships. Gift Of The Year Pavilion is a launch pad for The Giftware Association members who haven’t previously exhibited at the show, to offer an opportunity for new giftware brands to present their products.
75th Birthday Festival
Open to all exhibitors and visitors on Tuesday 4th February from 7pm, Spring Fair is planning a takeover of Temple Street in Birmingham for a night of networking. The show has partnered with bars including The Trocadero, The Botanist, The Cocktail Club, The Head of Steam, and Revolucion de Cuba Birmingham. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the past, present, and future of retail. Register now for an unforgettable experience at Spring Fair 2025 and discover what’s next in home, gift, and fashion. To register to attend visit
www.springfair.com/visitor- registration.
For more information about Spring Fair and the 75th-anniversary celebrations, visit
www.springfair.com.
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