SHOW PREVIEW: AUTUMN FAIR
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR AUTUMN FAIR 2026 – EUROPE’S BIGGEST BUYING MOMENT RETURNS WITH GLEE CO-LOCATION
Registration is now officially open for Autumn Fair 2026, the UK’s definitive buying destination for home, gift and fashion ahead of the peak retail trading season. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 6th – 9th September 2026, the event co-locates with garden retail show Glee on the 8th – 9th September creating Europe’s biggest buying moment for home, gift, garden and fashion retail.
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ringing together 1,250 plus exhibitors across both shows, Autumn Fair offers an unrivalled opportunity this
September for retailers to source, discover and connect, all in one trip, at a critical time when Q4 ranges are being finalised.
A bigger, smarter buying opportunity
The co-location with Glee significantly expands the buying landscape, giving visitors access to a broader cross-category range and
new supplier opportunities without additional cost. This year’s Autumn Fair will
feature the following: • 500,000+ products available for immediate purchase. • 20,000+ combined buyers. • £500m collective spend. • 80% of buyers holding buying power. • 10% increase in event footprint. • 34% rise in new buyers attending. Autumn Fair 2026 is designed to help retailers make confident, commercially impactful decisions fast. Designed for how retailers buy today, Autumn Fair is purpose-
built for modern retail. Whether independent or multi-site, buyers can efficiently source new products, discover emerging brands, and secure stock ahead of the busiest trading period - over 25% of brands are new to the show and over 30% exhibit exclusively at Autumn Fair. Buyers can finalise Christmas
and Autumn/Winter ranges in one visit, discover exclusive, trend-led products and new launches, meet suppliers ready to fulfil immediate and flexible orders, and access expert-led content, workshops and buying tours.
For time-poor independents,
the show offers a focused, easy-to- navigate environment that removes risk and maximises return from every hour spent onsite.
Where the industry connects More than just a buying event, Autumn Fair is where the retail community comes together to share insights, build relationships and spot what’s next. From trend-led seminars to 1-2-1 expert sessions, the show provides valuable opportunities to gain fresh perspectives and leave not just with stock, but with strategy, connections and confidence.
“Autumn Fair is where the retail industry comes together at a critical moment in the buying calendar.”
30 DIY WEEK MAY 2026
www.diyweek.net
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