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The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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