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AIS and Industry News

The latest updates from AIS and the retail industry.

The Ultimate Trade Show Check List For Attendees

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
Dream Toys Top Toys for Christmas 2022 Chosen With the help of AIS’ Rosie Marshall
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Dream Toys Top Toys for Christmas 2022 Chosen With the help of AIS’ Rosie Marshall

Over the past few months, AIS Toy expert Rosie Marshall and the wider Dream Toys team have been hard...
09 Nov 2022   •   4 min read
How Do Buying Groups Work?

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
AIS Welcomes New Fashion Supplier – Peregrine
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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
AIS Announces its Association with Diversity in Retail (DiR)
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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
AIS Welcomes New Member Lakeland Fashion Group
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AIS Welcomes New Member Lakeland Fashion Group

Specialists in luxury leather, sheepskin garments and accessories, Lakeland Fashion Group announced a...
04 Oct 2022   •   3 min read
How to Create and Run Successful Social Media Competitions and Giveaways
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How to Create and Run Successful Social Media Competitions and Giveaways

AIS offers expert advice on how to run a successful social media competition and giveaway.
03 Oct 2022   •   3 min read
Trade Shows: An Invaluable Retail Resource
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Trade Shows: An Invaluable Retail Resource

How do you choose the right Trade Show for you?
03 Oct 2022   •   3 min read
Eric Musgrave, Fashion Industry Commentator, Supports INDX Fashion Shows
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Eric Musgrave, Fashion Industry Commentator, Supports INDX Fashion Shows

Leading fashion journalist, Eric Musgrave, lends his supports at INDX shows and offers insights to...
28 Sep 2022   •   2 min read
James Crabtree, Head of AIS Fashion,  Joins Judging Panel for Drapers Awards 2022
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James Crabtree, Head of AIS Fashion, Joins Judging Panel for Drapers Awards 2022

AIS head of fashion, James Crabtree, joins judging panel for Drapers Awards 2022.
19 Sep 2022   •   2 min read
Welcoming New AIS Supplier – Nobody’s Child
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Welcoming New AIS Supplier – Nobody’s Child

London-based fashion label, Nobody’s Child, is welcomed as a new supplier to AIS.
01 Sep 2022   •   2 min read
AIS Selector Rebecca Maloy Joins Judging Panel for Bed Industry Awards 2022
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AIS Selector Rebecca Maloy Joins Judging Panel for Bed Industry Awards 2022

AIS Beds, Cabinet & Semi Fitted Bedroom Cabinet Selector, joins the judging panel at this year's...
03 Jul 2022   •   1 min read
AIS Partners with Leading Trend Forecasting Agency Scarlet Opus
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AIS Partners with Leading Trend Forecasting Agency Scarlet Opus

AIS recently partnered with leading trend forecasting agency Scarlet Opus. providing insight,...
01 Jun 2022   •   2 min read
AIS Retail Insights Launch Success at INDX Beds & Bedroom
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AIS Retail Insights Launch Success at INDX Beds & Bedroom

Find out what visitors thought of the new AIS Retail Insights recently launched at the INDX Beds &...
01 May 2022   •   2 min read
Employee Training: The Key to Building a Talented Workforce
Industry Blog

Employee Training: The Key to Building a Talented Workforce

Use your existing employee training programme to attract talented future staff and retain your...
01 Mar 2022   •   2 min read
An Unmissable Guide to Building a Relationship with Your Buyer
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An Unmissable Guide to Building a Relationship with Your Buyer

Our guide on how to build a strong relationship with buyers in four steps.
01 Feb 2022   •   5 min read