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The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.

Showcasing New AIS Suppliers At Our INDX Trade Shows
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Showcasing New AIS Suppliers At Our INDX Trade Shows

Calling all homeware buyers, discover some of the best quality and diverse suppliers that AIS works with.
28 Apr 2023   •   4 min read
Sustainability and Heritage at the Heart of What We Do
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Sustainability and Heritage at the Heart of What We Do

Our team of expert selectors curate a commercial, relevant supplier portfolio so our Members can...
28 Apr 2023   •   4 min read
A Bounty of Fashion Suppliers Join the AIS Portfolio
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27 Apr 2023   •   6 min read
AIS Unveils INDX 2024 Show Schedule
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AIS Unveils INDX 2024 Show Schedule

AIS reveals its 2024 calendar for its industry-favourite INDX Home, Fashion and Leisure trade shows.
03 Apr 2023   •   5 min read
Supporting Our Members and Suppliers at the Farm Shop & Deli Show in April
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Supporting Our Members and Suppliers at the Farm Shop & Deli Show in April

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) is teaming up with Suppliers and exhibiting at this year’s Farm...
22 Mar 2023   •   2 min read
LIFETIME Kidsrooms is the New Kid on the Block at AIS
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LIFETIME Kidsrooms is the New Kid on the Block at AIS

Introducing LIFETIME® Kidsrooms, specialists in children’s bedroom furniture and the latest brand to...
09 Mar 2023   •   2 min read
AIS Announces Mary Portas as the Keynote Speaker at its Annual Conference 2023
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AIS Announces Mary Portas as the Keynote Speaker at its Annual Conference 2023

Associated Independent Stores (AIS) announces Mary Portas as the keynote speaker at its AIS Annual...
23 Feb 2023   •   2 min read
One Small Step for MAN, One Giant Leap for INDX
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One Small Step for MAN, One Giant Leap for INDX

INDX MAN, the UK’s largest dedicated menswear show, returned on February 5-7 for a sell-out show which...
19 Feb 2023   •   3 min read
Top Highlights From the Recent INDX Sports & Leisure Trade Show
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Top Highlights From the Recent INDX Sports & Leisure Trade Show

INDX Sports & Leisure 2022 featured over 90 brands, including both big names such as Brooks, Hoka, New...
19 Feb 2023   •   5 min read
Delivering Excellence in Retail Buying and Merchandising Direct to Independent Retailers
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Delivering Excellence in Retail Buying and Merchandising Direct to Independent Retailers

Retail Buying and Merchandising (RBM) enhances its team with the appointment of Tracie Charity as...
17 Feb 2023   •   2 min read
Introducing Nudea, the Latest Sustainable Underwear Brand to Join AIS
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Introducing Nudea, the Latest Sustainable Underwear Brand to Join AIS

Intimate apparel brand Nudea, is the latest underwear brand to join AIS as a supplier.
13 Feb 2023   •   2 min read
AIS Triumphs at the Toy Industry Awards
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AIS Triumphs at the Toy Industry Awards

AIS scoop Special Recognition Award at The Toy Industry Awards 2023.
30 Jan 2023   •   2 min read
Sue Kemp talks shop with Furniture News
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Sue Kemp talks shop with Furniture News

Sue Kemp catches up with furniture trade title, Furniture News, to talk how AIS is helping its Members...
18 Jan 2023   •   3 min read
February INDX Trade Shows
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February INDX Trade Shows

February is a busy month for INDX trade shows, with the INDX fashion, INDX home, INDX menswear and...
09 Jan 2023   •   3 min read
Sue Kemp Reflects on a Year of Success for INDX Trade Shows
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Sue Kemp Reflects on a Year of Success for INDX Trade Shows

INDX welcomed over 6,500 retailers, and showcased other 1,800 market leading brands in 2022. Read more...
15 Dec 2022   •   2 min read
Host of New Exhibitors Join INDX Furniture Trade Show
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Host of New Exhibitors Join INDX Furniture Trade Show

Organised by AIS, its team of furniture experts reveal the exciting new exhibitors attending INDX...
14 Dec 2022   •   2 min read