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The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.
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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
Can You Buy Items At A Trade Show?
Retail trade shows are a great place to connect with suppliers & discover new trends in your industry....
28 Feb 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
The Difference Between Fashion Buying & Fashion Merchandising
When it comes to fashion, retail buying & retail merchandising are two separate, important roles....
07 Feb 2023 • 2 min read
INDX Toy & Gift Trade Show 2023
Retail trade shows are a great place to connect with suppliers & discover new trends in your industry....
01 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
Supporting Independent Retailers With Homeware Buying
Being a member of AIS unlocks fantastic homeware buying benefits, from exclusive brands to expert...
20 Jan 2023 • 3 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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February INDX Trade Shows
February is a busy month for INDX trade shows, with the INDX fashion, INDX home, INDX menswear and...
09 Jan 2023 • 3 min read
Industry Blog
5 Reasons Trade Shows Are Important
There are many trade show benefits that businesses can experience when attending retail trade shows....
02 Jan 2023 • 3 min read
INDX Furniture, and INDX Kids Trade Shows in January 2023
Join us in January for the INDX Furniture, and INDX Kids trade shows at Cranmore Park! Pick up all the...
28 Dec 2022 • 2 min read
What Are The Benefits Of Trade Shows?
Discover the range of trade show benefits your business can enjoy and how trade shows can help you...
21 Dec 2022 • 3 min read