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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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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
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AIS Welcomes New Home Supplier – Riva Home
AIS Buying Group is delighted to announce Riva Home, one of the UK's leading suppliers of cushions,...
12 Dec 2022 • 2 min read
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AIS Members Attend a Royal Reception with HRH The King
Two AIS Member Principals, attend a royal reception with HRH The King.
01 Dec 2022 • 2 min read
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AIS Appoints New Chair to Support Independent Retail to Thrive
AIS, the UK and Ireland’s leading buying and services group for Fashion, Home, and Leisure for...
23 Nov 2022 • 3 min read
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Dream Toys Top Toys for Christmas 2022 Chosen With the help of AIS’ Rosie Marshall
Over the past few months, AIS Toy expert Rosie Marshall and the wider Dream Toys team have been hard...
09 Nov 2022 • 4 min read
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AIS Welcomes New Fashion Supplier – Peregrine
Introducing Peregrine, the newest menswear and womenswear fashion brand to join the AIS Buying Group...
20 Oct 2022 • 2 min read
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AIS Announces its Association with Diversity in Retail (DiR)
As the leading buying and services group for independent retail in Fashion, Home and Leisure in the UK...
Amanda Adams
19 Oct 2022 • 2 min read