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AIS and Industry News

The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.

AIS appoints a new board member
AIS News Featured
Evie Bowers 18 Jul 2024   •   2 min read
AIS and INDX Proud to Sponsor Underlines Stars Awards 2024
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AIS and INDX Proud to Sponsor Underlines Stars Awards 2024

Discover how AIS Indx's sponsorship highlights the STARS Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation...
Evie Bowers 11 Jul 2024   •   2 min read
AIS on a winning streak
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AIS on a winning streak

For the second year running, (AIS) and its Furniture team are delighted to have won the Best Buying...
Evie Bowers 11 Jul 2024   •   3 min read
AIS Proud to Sponsor Boutique Awards 2024
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AIS Proud to Sponsor Boutique Awards 2024

AIS proudly sponsors the Boutique Awards 2024, celebrating excellence in retail innovation and...
Evie Bowers 11 Jul 2024   •   1 min read
The power of foresight and trend intelligence to drive commercial success
Featured Industry Blog
Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home
Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home 09 Jul 2024   •   3 min read
Elphicks Adventure: A Marketing Mission!
AIS News Featured
Helen Bevins 24 May 2024   •   5 min read
AIS announces new Head of Events

AIS announces new Head of Events

Kelly Smith has been promoted to Head of Events, after previously working at AIS for 2 and half years...
Helen Bevins 22 May 2024   •   2 min read
New Interim Director of Fashion, Toys, and Sport
Helen Bevins 22 Apr 2024   •   1 min read
First Avenue is a path to successful fashion sales
AIS News Featured
Eric Musgrave
Eric Musgrave 19 Apr 2024   •   5 min read
AIS Welcomes New Member Kenneth Hodgins

AIS Welcomes New Member Kenneth Hodgins

AIS would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Member, Kenneth Hodgins who joined Associated...
01 Mar 2024   •   2 min read
AIS and INDX Shows supports 2024 Drapers Independents Awards
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AIS and INDX Shows supports 2024 Drapers Independents Awards

Associated Independent Stores (AIS), and its INDX Shows, are proud to once again support the 2024...
15 Feb 2024   •   2 min read
Hot Off The Press: INDX Fashion Shows Hit The Limelight
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Hot Off The Press: INDX Fashion Shows Hit The Limelight

Developed and managed by Associated Independent Stores, the INDX Fashion shows so far this year have...
08 Feb 2024   •   8 min read
AIS Welcomes New Member Heima

AIS Welcomes New Member Heima

AIS would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Member, Heima who joined Associated Independent...
05 Feb 2024   •   2 min read
Behind The Scenes With Head of Sports & Leisure, Alan Galloway
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05 Feb 2024   •   5 min read
First Avenue Team - A Day In The Life
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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
The 5 R’s Of Retail Merchandising

The 5 R’s Of Retail Merchandising

Explore the 5 R's of Retail Merchandising in our latest blog post, a comprehensive guide to retail...
Tom Wheatcroft 22 Jan 2024   •   2 min read