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What is a Flooring Buying Group?
There are many options when buying flooring products for your independent business, but have you...
17 Apr 2023 • 3 min read
Fashion Visual Merchandising Top Tips
Visual merchandising is one of the best ways to showcase fashion products. Read on to discover our top...
10 Apr 2023 • 4 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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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
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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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
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
Supplier Benefits Of A Buying Group
Supplying to buying groups has many benefits, from saving time to increasing revenue. Read more here.
07 Dec 2022 • 3 min read
The Ultimate Trade Show Check List For Attendees
From booking early to remembering your business cards, make the most out of every trade show you...
16 Nov 2022 • 3 min read
How Do Buying Groups Work?
Discover how buying groups for retailers work, and how independent businesses can access exclusive...
03 Nov 2022 • 2 min read
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AIS Welcomes New Fashion Supplier – Peregrine
Introducing Peregrine, the newest menswear and womenswear fashion brand to join the AIS Buying Group...
20 Oct 2022 • 2 min read
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AIS Announces its Association with Diversity in Retail (DiR)
As the leading buying and services group for independent retail in Fashion, Home and Leisure in the UK...
Amanda Adams
19 Oct 2022 • 2 min read