As the doors closed on the 2026 edition of Giving & Living, the most important retail trade event for the South West region, organiser, Hale Events announced that it was to be the last event of its kind and issued the following statement: Following conversations with our longstanding clients at this year’s event, Hale Events
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Spring Fair has announced the finalists for Pitch Live 2026, its high-energy pitching platform championing innovation, creativity and emerging retail talent, in partnership with co.lective. Taking place live on the Merchant’s Corner stage at Spring Fair, NEC Birmingham (1–4 February 2026), Pitch Live gives buyers and industry experts a front-row seat to discover the next
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Alongside sectors including home & lifestyle, artisan gifts, crafting, stationery, toys, and fashion accessories, visitors attending the upcoming INDX Gift Edit show can also look forward to discovering a range of culinary delights. Launching at Cranmore Park on 19 May 2026, the showcase will feature a hand-picked selection of exhibitors from the gift food &
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Spring Fair 2026, the UK’s largest and most influential showcase for gift, home and fashion, returns to the NEC Birmingham from 1–4 February 2026, reaffirming its position as the ultimate destination for buyers seeking what’s new next. With over 1,200 exhibitors, 38% of products exclusive to the show, and a 16% year-on-year increase in new
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Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have announced a series of senior leadership appointments, reinforcing their commitment to long-term growth, strategic focus and delivering exceptional experiences for exhibitors and visitors alike. These appointments come at a time of sustained commercial and community momentum across both events, with strong growth already secured for upcoming editions and well
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Spring Fair has revealed details of The Hidden Forum, a new executive stage launching at this year’s show, with confirmed speakers including TV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis; Ray Clacher, CEO of Morleys Department Stores; and Koreen Fader, CEO of QVC UK. Designed for candid, high-level dialogue, The Hidden Forum creates a rare space
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