We are excited to announce that the INDX Toy and Gift Show will now be held on 3-4 September 2024, making it the only dedicated toy industry show in the Autumn season. The move to the new September slot is in response to feedback from retailers and suppliers who have expressed their desire to view new ranges later in the year due to the congested period of shows in the Springtime.
The INDX Toy and Gift Show is brought to you by Associated Independent Stores (AIS) - the UK and Ireland’s leading fashion, home, and leisure buying group for independent retail, and is one of the UK's leading industry trade shows in this sector. Carefully curated by the AIS toy division ‘Playroom’, a team of talented experts with a wealth of retail, industry and buying experience.
Christmas in September
The new September slot provides a great opportunity for retailers to take advantage of pre-Christmas buying and get a first look at suppliers' early launch new ranges, giving them a head start on their Spring 2025 buying. Visitors to the show will also have access to exclusive early access to new ranges.
Rosie Marshall, Head of Toys & Children's Gifts at AIS, stated that; "The unique proposition for INDX trade shows is that they are ‘curated by buyers, for buyers’ and therefore we are continually reviewing the best time to hold the shows for everyone to benefit commercially.
“With a busy trade show run for the Toy sector in spring, it made sense that we created an autumn event that allowed suppliers and buyers to meet, forward plan beyond the Christmas season, and maximise annual sales not just seasonal.
“With a broad visitor base which includes leading department stores, standalone toy and gift stores, garden centres, farm shops, and delis, it’s important that the INDX Toy & Gift show supports all year-round trading”.
Inspiring excellence
The INDX Toy and Gift Show is the perfect place for toy and gift suppliers to present their new and bestselling toys & children’s gifts to retailers from the UK and Ireland. The show features mixed displays to inspire in-store merchandising.
Registration for the show is easy, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals. We invite all retailers to mark their calendars for the new September slot of the INDX Toy and Gift Show in 2024 and join us for an exciting and curated selection of toys and gifts.
Head over to the dedicated INDX website for more information on how to register to attend of exhibit at the show.
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