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11 Sep 2026 • 2 min read
AIS News
Jasmine Mack
04 Sep 2026 • 2 min read
Celebrating Excellence: Good Luck to Our Outstanding AIS Supplier Partners
Associated Independent Stores (AIS) is proud to support our shortlisted AIS CENPAC Supplier partners...
04 Sep 2026 • 2 min read
Industry Blog
AIS News
Golden Anniversary
50 Years of AIS: Celebrating Our Members at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2026
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, Associated Independent Stores (AIS) will be supporting...
20 Aug 2026 • 2 min read
AIS Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with Members at INDX National Intimate Apparel
With this year marking the AIS Golden 50th Anniversary, we hosted a joint celebration dedicated to our...
30 Jul 2026 • 3 min read
INDX Shows
AIS News
First Avenue | Refined Edit for SS27
Own Label Womenswear brand, First Avenue presented a thoughtful capsule of Member informed favourites...
Jasmine Mack
28 Jul 2026 • 2 min read
Members Reclaim their Buying Control with Katag Member Exclusive Menswear Brands at INDX
Delivering newness and unrivalled margin, the SS26 range has the depth and quality demanded by our...
Jasmine Mack
15 Jul 2026 • 2 min read
AIS News
INDX Shows
Freemans Grattan Holdings create a new exclusive buying opportunity for AIS Members
AIS have partnered with retail giant Freemans Grattan Holdings to unlock an exciting and exclusive new...
Laura Percival
06 Jul 2026 • 3 min read
Industry Blog
AIS News
AIS Meet and Greet Event | Sports and Leisure
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of AIS and mark the 5th year of the AIS Sports & Leisure division,...
Alisha
16 Jun 2026 • 2 min read
INDX Shows
AIS News
AIS | INDX National Flooring Show Announces 2027 Dates
We listened and are now acting on the feedback from our stakeholders and visitors, making important,...
12 Jun 2026 • 1 min read
AIS News
Industry Blog
AIS Announces Upcoming Departure of Managing Director Sue Kemp
Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has announced that Managing Director Sue Kemp will be stepping...
08 Jun 2026 • 3 min read
AIS News
From Day One Golden Anniversary Supplier Spotlight | Bedeck
As AIS celebrates its Golden Anniversary, it felt only right to return to the heart of the linen...
Georgina Kelly
27 May 2026 • 3 min read
AIS News
27 May 2026 • 3 min read
Celebrating Excellence: AIS Proudly Sponsors Three Major Industry Awards
In honour of celebrating our 50th Anniversary, we're thrilled to announce that AIS is sponsoring three...
26 May 2026 • 2 min read
AIS News
Celebrating One Year of the Dreamworld Collection
It’s been a year since the refreshed Dreamworld brand was introduced to Members, marking an exciting...
Laura Percival
30 Apr 2026 • 2 min read
INDX Shows
AIS News
AIS | INDX Shows 2027 dates revealed
INDX Shows, the UK’s ultimate portfolio of industry-specific trade shows, is pleased to announce its...
Amanda Adams
29 Apr 2026 • 3 min read