Hyve Group, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has announced the exciting co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham. Autumn Fair will take place 6th – 9th September 2026 and Glee will take place 8th – 10th September 2026.
This strategic move by two industry-leading trade exhibitions unlocks multiple benefits for their respective sectors, creating a stronger, future-proofed platform that supports the long-term retail growth and successes of the industries they represent.
Sitting alongside Autumn Fair, the UK's leading home, gift, and fashion exhibition with a four-day content programme, Glee, the premier event for the garden retail sector, will continue as a dedicated three-day showcase for the garden, leisure, and pet industries.
Posted: 18 February 2025
Scoop opened its doors at Olympia West today, creating a dynamic showroom environment filled with an electric atmosphere, setting the stage for a season of style and discovery. Visitors eagerly arrived to be among the first to explore over 250 designer collections, including Fabienne Chapot, Isabelle Blanche, Sophie + Lucie, Sitting Suits, and many more. Independent retailers—including Young Ideas, Pamela Shiffer, Anne Furbank, Domino Style, Cream, and Cordelia James—as well as a host of Irish retailers, including Nu Chic, Sorrento, Rococo, Macbees, Ribbon Rouge, and Sybil, explored the expertly curated selection of designers.
Posted: 10 February 2025
As the doors close on the 75th edition of Spring Fair, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home, Gift & Fashion, the NEC Birmingham has been buzzing with energy, innovation, and meaningful connections. Over four days, more than 38,000 retail buyers and industry professionals gathered to discover the latest trends, meet suppliers, and be part of the ever-evolving retail landscape.
Posted: 10 February 2025
Spring Fair, the UK's largest retail trade show for Home , Gift & Fashion at the NEC in Birmingham, opens on Sunday 2nd February celebrating 75 years heritage as well as double digit growth in exhibitor numbers for this year's show, delivering unmatched newness, diversity and inspiration. The Show will open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9am with Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen
Posted: 30 January 2025
Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show, is excited to announce the launch of its informative new podcast series, 'Honest, Not Perfect', in collaboration with leading retail trends consultancy Insider Trends. This innovative podcast dives deep into the world of sustainable sourcing with industry experts including Retail 100 and AllSaints founder Stuart Trevor, offering actionable insights and unfiltered discussions on helping retail become more responsible.
Introducing: Honest, Not Perfect
Designed for sustainability professionals and retail innovators, the Honest, Not Perfect podcast focuses on progress over perfection. Co-hosted by Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source Fashion, and Jack Stratten of Insider Trends, the series features candid conversations with industry disruptors, thought leaders and experts, exploring the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the future of responsible retail.
Posted: 14 January 2025
Spring Fair, the UK's most prestigious wholesale marketplace taking place 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Association for Cultural Enterprises. The collaboration reflects Spring Fair's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of cultural, heritage, and destination buyers - key players in the retail industry who balance the art of storytelling with the demand for innovation and sustainability.
Posted: 31 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading retail trade show for Home, Gift and Fashion, has announced the launch of a competition to win a sum of £1000 to spend at the February 2025 show. To be in with a chance to win, simply register for the show before 6th January 2025. The 75th anniversary show, takes place from 2nd to 5th February 2025.
Posted: 24 December 2024
Hyve Group has announced an expansion of Spring Fair, with the addition of Pure from February 2025.
The Pure brand will transition to Spring Fair at Birmingham NEC to sit alongside Moda to create Moda x Pure. The strategic refocus will mark the conclusion of Pure London x JATC as a standalone event at London Olympia.
The move aims to strengthen Spring Fair's position as a destination for the fashion sector, driven by evolving market conditions and the desire for a more integrated buying space for fashion retailers. Spring Fair already attracts more relevant London-based buyers, making it a natural fit for this transition.
The move ensures that Pure's legacy continues, in a format that better meets the needs of today's fashion industry.
Posted: 5 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has announced an impressive line-up of industry leading bellwether brands making the show the largest and most comprehensive marketplace in the UK with over 1,200 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors expected to shop the whole show for their next best sellers.
As retailers in the UK become adept at leveraging product diversification to differentiate themselves and maintain competitiveness in an ever-evolving market, the scale and breadth of Spring Fair meets their needs in sourcing products from across all the show destinations.
Posted: 2 December 2024
Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion retail trade show taking place from 2nd – 5th February 2025 at NEC Birmingham, has launched a competition to win a 2-night stay during the show to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Register for Spring Fair 2025 by November 13th to be one of two lucky winners to receive a two night hotel stay at one of the show's exclusive hotel partners.
Posted: 8 November 2024
