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AIS and Industry News

The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.

AIS on a winning streak
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AIS on a winning streak

For the second year running, (AIS) and its Furniture team are delighted to have won the Best Buying...
Evie Bowers 11 Jul 2024   •   3 min read
AIS Proud to Sponsor Boutique Awards 2024
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AIS Proud to Sponsor Boutique Awards 2024

AIS proudly sponsors the Boutique Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in retail innovation and...
Evie Bowers 11 Jul 2024   •   1 min read
Elphicks Adventure: A Marketing Mission!
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Helen Bevins 24 May 2024   •   5 min read
First Avenue is a path to successful fashion sales
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Eric Musgrave
Eric Musgrave 19 Apr 2024   •   5 min read
AIS and INDX Shows supports 2024 Drapers Independents Awards
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AIS and INDX Shows supports 2024 Drapers Independents Awards

Associated Independent Stores (AIS), and its INDX Shows, are proud to once again support the 2024...
15 Feb 2024   •   2 min read
Hot Off The Press: INDX Fashion Shows Hit The Limelight
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Hot Off The Press: INDX Fashion Shows Hit The Limelight

Developed and managed by Associated Independent Stores, the INDX Fashion shows so far this year have...
08 Feb 2024   •   8 min read
AIS Leadership Unveiled: Meet the faces striving for success
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AIS Leadership Unveiled: Meet the faces striving for success

Collectively, our Board represents a powerhouse of expertise, each member contributing a unique set of...
11 Dec 2023   •   2 min read
AIS Collaboration Day 2023 - Round Up
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AIS Collaboration Day 2023 - Round Up

Welcome to a round-up of our first ever Collaboration Day where we all got together to see the...
Adam Dee 31 Oct 2023   •   3 min read
NEW for 2024 - Introducing INDX National Flooring Show
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NEW for 2024 - Introducing INDX National Flooring Show

The Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) sees an overhaul for 2024, re-launching as the INDX...
25 Oct 2023   •   2 min read
Market Leading Bed Brands Take Centre Stage at AIS Beds Winter Showcase
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Market Leading Bed Brands Take Centre Stage at AIS Beds Winter Showcase

The Member-only AIS Beds Winter Showcase at Cranmore Park on 30-31 August 2023, brings together market...
22 Jun 2023   •   2 min read
Trend Alert: What You Need to Know About the Latest Kidswear Trends
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Trend Alert: What You Need to Know About the Latest Kidswear Trends

INDX Kids takes a closer look at the latest trends in children's fashion and what's motivating...
21 Jun 2023   •   4 min read
AIS Annual Conference Welcomes Jeremy Schwartz as Speaker
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AIS Annual Conference Welcomes Jeremy Schwartz as Speaker

Associated Independent Stores is delighted that Jeremy Schwartz, an expert speaker on sustainability...
09 Jun 2023   •   2 min read
INDX Toy and Gift Show Moves to September Slot in 2024
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INDX Toy and Gift Show Moves to September Slot in 2024

Get ready to mark your calendar for the new September slot for the INDX Toy and Gift Show in 2024.
05 Jun 2023   •   3 min read
ESPRIT Unveils New Brand Direction at INDX Man and INDX Woman
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ESPRIT Unveils New Brand Direction at INDX Man and INDX Woman

Fashion brand, ESPRIT, uses INDX Woman and INDX Man trade shows as a platform to re-launch to UK...
22 May 2023   •   2 min read
Summer of 'Newness' Across all INDX Fashion Trade Shows
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Summer of 'Newness' Across all INDX Fashion Trade Shows

Get ready for a summer of newness across INDX fashion trade shows with a bounty of new brands.
17 May 2023   •   4 min read
The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
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The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

The Coronation weekend provides an abundance of opportunities for people to come together in celebration.
03 May 2023   •   1 min read