Two days left to enter prize draw by registering for upcoming show
There’s just a few days left to register for Autumn Fair 2024 – if you want to be in with a chance of winning a two-day hotel stay right on site.
While visitor registrations can be made right up to and throughout the show, which runs at Birmingham’s NEC from Sunday to Wednesday, 1-4 September, anyone who registers before midnight on Sunday, 21 July, goes in to the prize draw.
At stake is a two-night stay on the Saturday and Sunday nights at Ibis Styles Birmingham NEC, conveniently located just five minutes’ walk from the Autumn Fair halls giving you the chance to stroll in comfortably rested on the opening two days.
All you have to do be in with a chance of winning is register to attend the show here, and show organiser Hyve UK Events will make the draw on 28 July from all eligible entries, with full terms and conditions available here.
Autumn Fair 2024 already has buyers from Amazon, Asda, Blue Diamond, B&M Stores, Boots, Dobbies, Dunelm, Next, Tesco and TJX registered to discover what’s new from over 800 suppliers, uncover the latest trends and source the next bestsellers for the upcoming peak festive buying season.
In the greetings, stationery and wrap sector in Hall 6, buying group Cardgains will be bringing its village of supplier members to Autumn Fair.
Other exhibitors include 5C Designs, Brainbox Candy, Coach House Partners, Emma Ball, Emotional Rescue, Five Dollar Shake, Go On Make Me, Ink And Ivy, Jen Winnett Art, Laura Darrington Design, Lola Design, Louise Tiler, Manuscript Brands, Marina B Designs, Megan Claire, Meraki publishing, Moongazer Cards, N Smith & Co, Natural Partners, Paper Salad, Rush Design, Tall Boy Prints, The Art File, The Conscious Collective Group, The Eco-friendly Card Company, Twizler, and Wish Strings.
As part of the show’s efforts to make it easier for retailers to source exactly what their shop needs, Autumn Fair has curated a wide range of UK suppliers with 90% of the exhibitors being British brands – last year consumers spent over £639billion on home-grown products, contributing to 60% of the nation’s spending.
Event director Soraya Gadelrab said: “The desire for British-made and sustainably-produced products continues to grow and these are especially popular for the festive gifting season. We’re delighted to see so many brands making a difference and look forward to presenting them to you in September.”
There are 10 dedicated sectors – Home, Décor & Living; The Summerhouse; Beauty & Wellbeing; Gift; Greetings, Stationery & Wrapping; Kids, Toys & Play; Everyday; Clothing & Footwear; Fashion Accessories; and Jewellery & Watch.
And to get yourself in the mood for buying, check out the Inside Retail content with videos and presentations including From Boomers To Zoomers: Understanding Generational Consumer Trends, Harnessing AI: A Guide For Independent Retailers, Feature As A Guest Writer For Autumn Fair, and Autumn Fair Elevates Its Gifting Game.