AIS and Industry News
The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.
AIS Win Industry Voted Award
Associated Independent Stores (AIS) and its Furniture team are delighted to have won the Best Buying...
07 Aug 2023 • 2 min read
July 2023 INDX Trade Shows
July is a busy month for INDX trade shows, with the INDX kids, INDX men and INDX woman trade show all...
27 Jul 2023 • 3 min read
AIS industry experts talk all things Barbie
With ‘Barbie-core’ reigniting nostalgia with parents and grandparents, and reaching new audiences, our...
25 Jul 2023 • 3 min read
What is Retail Buying?
Retail buying is a critical role for buying groups. They purchase the right products at discount...
19 Jul 2023 • 3 min read
Top Reasons to Exhibit at a Toy Trade Show
Trade shows are far from easy to navigate but in this article, we’ll be focusing on the benefits of...
12 Jul 2023 • 4 min read
Buying Group vs Group Purchasing Organisation
Businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs which is why we look at buying groups and group...
03 Jul 2023 • 4 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
INDX Sports & Leisure June 2023
Join us in June for the INDX Sports & Leisure trade show, held at Cranmore Park. Discover what to...
19 Jun 2023 • 2 min read
Speaker Bio's | AIS Conference
Discover more about the AIS Conference speakers.
14 Jun 2023 • 7 min read
The Engine Room | AIS Conference
The Engine Room is a showcase of AIS and external expertise to support our members at this years AIS...
14 Jun 2023 • 5 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
Furniture Store Merchandising Tips
Effective furniture merchandising is critical to stand out from competitors, whether on the...
10 May 2023 • 4 min read