AIS and Industry News
The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.
Buying Furniture for Independent Retailers
Buying furniture for your independent retail store can be a difficult task but in this blog, we’ll...
01 Dec 2023 • 5 min read
Beyond Boundaries: A stylish quartet of suppliers for every lifestyle
This blog will delve into the unique offerings from four of our suppliers, each specialising in...
Adam Dee
29 Nov 2023 • 3 min read
Elevating Womenswear: Unveiling four exceptional suppliers for every occasion
In the everchanging landscape of womenswear, finding the perfect blend of style, comfort, and ethical...
Adam Dee
29 Nov 2023 • 3 min read
INDX Fashions Shows January 2024
Delivering the busiest calendar of retail trade shows in the business, INDX Shows are organised...
29 Nov 2023 • 3 min read
AIS News
AIS Collaboration Day 2023 - Round Up
Welcome to a round-up of our first ever Collaboration Day where we all got together to see the...
Adam Dee
31 Oct 2023 • 3 min read
AIS News
NEW for 2024 - Introducing INDX National Flooring Show
The Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) sees an overhaul for 2024, re-launching as the INDX...
25 Oct 2023 • 2 min read
Trade Show Networking Tips
Trade shows are a great way to connect with other people within the industry you work which is why...
15 Sep 2023 • 5 min read
AIS and INDX Shows sponsor the 2023 Drapers Independents Awards
Associated Independent Stores and its INDX Shows, are delighted to support the 2023 Drapers...
31 Aug 2023 • 1 min read
AIS Managing Director on judging panel celebrating The Furniture Makers’ Company 60th Anniversary
To celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2023, The Furniture Makers’ Company has launched a special...
29 Aug 2023 • 2 min read
The Purchasing Power of a Buying Group
With businesses looking for every opportunity to stay ahead of their competitors, joining a buying...
22 Aug 2023 • 4 min read
Hints & Tips: Product Merchandising Guide
In the fast-paced world of retail, product merchandising is crucial for attracting customers & driving...
15 Aug 2023 • 3 min read
Proud to Sponsor 2023 STARS Best Shop Awards
AIS is proud to be supporting the annual ‘Stars Best Shop Awards’, an industry event which will take...
10 Aug 2023 • 2 min read
AIS Win Readers Choice Award – Best Buying Group
We are delighted to announce that Associated Independent Stores (AIS) have been awarded winners of...
09 Aug 2023 • 2 min read
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