AIS and Industry News
The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.
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First Avenue Team - A Day In The Life
First Avenue is an Associated Independent Stores Member-only exclusive womenswear range, and the team...
05 Feb 2024 • 5 min read
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Peter Gribby - Embracing sustainability with their Seawool® Knitwear A/W range
Initially known as a sweater house, Peter Gribby will be showcasing their eco-conscious, recycled...
04 Jan 2024 • 2 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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