The Event Director of Autumn Fair, Jessica Dawney has issued the following statements regarding the cancellation of the September event as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic:
As a reflection on conversations between Hyve, the organiser of Autumn Fair, and the community it serves, we have taken the decision that Autumn Fair 2020 will not take place this year and will return as an in-person event in 2021.
We have listened to the community and whilst the industry supports Autumn Fair, the preferred choice in 2020 is to connect in a virtual environment. We are now working closely with our partners and clients to deliver a unique virtual forum with exclusive seminar content designed to educate and inform. Launching in September, more details will follow on our website in due course.
Fuelling retail whilst bringing people together is at the heart of what we do. And with that in mind, we are also looking forward to when the market can meet again in-person. We want to ensure retail comes back stronger than ever. We will have Spring Fair 7-11 February 2021, your next buying opportunity, and Autumn Fair 2021 will take place 5-8 September 2021.
In the meantime, Autumn Fair continues to provide exclusive webinars, industry news, and digital content that keeps the home and gift retail community informed, connected and inspired on The Community hub.
We do hope that you, your family and everyone within your business is safe and well”.
