Reimagined and tailor-made to serve the retail industry.
Step into Retail Corner, Autumn Fair's exciting new main stage designed exclusively for retail professionals. This thoughtfully crafted space presents a myriad of sessions - from merchandising masterclasses and interviews with industry icons, to trend forecasts by our official trend partner BDA London and our exciting daily Pitch Live Competitions. Every session is designed to bolster your business and leave you buzzing with inspiration.
In the exclusive Buyers Retreat, a more intimate setting for connection and collaboration, we invite you to join our Retailer Social Workshops - part workshop, part creative sandbox, part retailer therapy. Hosted by experts and our community team, these networking sessions run twice daily at 11 AM and 2 PM, giving you the opportunity to connect, share and brainstorm with fellow retailers.
Join us this September and be part of the retail community.
07 Sep 2025
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- Community
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
Buyers RetreatBig ideas don’t need big budgets. This interactive session brings together independent retailers to share smart, scrappy marketing hacks, creative pop-up formats, and collective buying power tips. Exp ... -
- Social Media
- Online Sales
- Profit & Revenue
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin Shahriyar Hassan, former TikTok Shop employee and Founder of PlaySocial, as he breaks down the practical strategies that helped drive over £100M in revenue for small businesses across the UK, EU ... -
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Placemaking
Retail CornerJoin us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at The Retail Makeover Mission – the groundbreaking competition that's changing lives for independent retailers across the UK in partnership with Save t ... -
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
Buyers RetreatThink big while staying small. Join a fast-moving networking session with suppliers and fellow retailers to brainstorm smarter logistics, discuss shared warehousing and group buying options and uncove ... -
- New Products
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin Trendhub’s creatives to explore how the homeware market is evolving for season AW26/27 through the abundance of layered patterns, fringing & flouncing and statement festive table tops. -
- Food Gifting
- New Products
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin the finalists of Pitch Live on the Retail Corner stage for a Dragons' Den-style pitching session of new and innovative Food Gift products to be judged by top industry professionals and our retail ...
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08 Sep 2025
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- Online Sales
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
Buyers RetreatTap into the playbook of one of the world’s biggest marketplaces. Learn how eBay has helped thousands of small businesses grow beyond their storefronts, and get expert advice on boosting your online p ... -
- Community
- Social Media
- Online Sales
- Trends
Retail CornerIn today’s crowded digital space, building a real connection with your audience is more valuable than ever. Join social media expert Alison Battisby, founder of Avocado Social, to discover what actual ... -
- Community
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- Trends
- Placemaking
Retail CornerPlacemaking Profit: Transforming Spaces into Retail Destinations A placemaking consultancy with a focus on small businesses. We transform underused spaces into vibrant destinations that support entrep ... -
- Customer Experience
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Physical Retail
- Online Sales
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin Sarah Manning, Visual Merchandising specialist with over 25 years of experience at London's most prestigious retailers including Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Marks & Spencer, for an un ... -
- Customer Experience
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Physical Retail
Buyers RetreatRetail is theatre now. Step into a design-thinking sandbox to reimagine your in-store experience. From selfie-worthy moments to local events that drive traffic, you'll co-create strategies that turn f ... -
- New Products
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Trends
Retail CornerTrendhub’s Kids team continue to explore Future Nostalgia for season AW26/27 through the Lost Art of slowing down and added complexities of Perfect Parent Paradox. -
- New Products
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin the finalists of Pitch Live on the Retail Corner stage for a Dragons' Den-style pitching session of new and innovative products and services to be judged by top industry professionals and our ret ...
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09 Sep 2025
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- Community
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Trends
- Placemaking
Retail CornerThe high street isn’t dying - it’s evolving. This session explores how brands can reclaim their relevance by transforming their stores into platforms for connection, creativity and culture. Whether yo ... -
- Social Media
- Online Sales
- Trends
- Placemaking
Buyers RetreatWhat makes Gen Z tick—and shop? Step into their shoes (literally) in this role-play-powered session where you’ll explore what resonates with younger consumers. Then map out relevant strategies, from T ... -
- New Products
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Trends
Retail CornerThe journey through Trendhub’s WW AW26/27 trends takes us from heritage classic styles to new inter-generational design relevance with 80’s inspired, yet elevated classics. -
- Food Gifting
- Licensing
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- Online Sales
- Leadership
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin Harriet Hastings, founder and Creative Director of The Biscuiteers, as she shares the remarkable journey of transforming a simple idea into one of the UK's leading food gifting businesses. From l ... -
- Community
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Leadership
- Trends
Retail CornerThe conversation around diversity and inclusion hasn't disappeared - it's evolved into a business imperative. This dynamic panel reveals why inclusive product ranges aren't just the right thing to do— ... -
- Community
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Placemaking
Buyers RetreatJoin a retailer-to-retailer brain trust where physical store owners swap stories, experiment with fresh ideas, and explore ways to future-proof their space. From layout hacks to local partnerships, it ... -
- Customer Experience
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Leadership
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin Bruce Langlands, CEO of Trotters, for an inspiring conversation about his remarkable retail journey from executive roles at Harrods and Selfridges to leading one of Britain's most beloved childre ... -
- New Products
- Visual Merchandising & Styling
- Trends
Retail CornerJoin the finalists of Pitch Live on the Retail Corner stage for a Dragons' Den-style pitching session of new and innovative products and services to be judged by top industry professionals and our ret ...
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10 Sep 2025
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- New Products
- SMBs
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Retail CornerJoin the finalists of Pitch Live on the Retail Corner stage for a Dragons' Den-style pitching session of new and innovative products and services to be judged by top industry professionals and our ret ... -
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Leadership
- Trends
Buyers RetreatTurn green into gold. In this collaborative clinic, you’ll audit and improve your sustainability efforts, co-create circular retail concepts, and learn how to tell your eco-story in a way that resonat ... -
- Physical Retail
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Leadership
Retail CornerWhile headlines celebrate the "revival of the British high street," what's the reality for independent retailers expanding physical stores? Join Priya Aurora-Crowe, founder of Lark London, for an unco ... -
- New Products
- Online Sales
- SMBs
- Profit & Revenue
- Trends
Retail CornerIn a retail landscape that’s becoming increasingly homogenised, Not On The High Street continues to champion Britain’s most creative and original independent brands. Join Davesh Thakkar, VP of Commerc ... -
- Licensing
- New Products
- Profit & Revenue
- Trends
Retail CornerReady to explore the world of licensing with iconic brands? This essential masterclass is designed for retailers and suppliers looking to break into licensing or expand their brand partnerships. Disco ... -
- Profit & Revenue
- Leadership
- Trends
- Placemaking
Buyers RetreatFrom AI to employee engagement, this is your radar for what’s next. You'll explore future-facing trends, trade tips on adapting to change and dive into real-life strategies for staying nimble, relevan ... -
- Community
- Customer Experience
- Leadership
Retail CornerIn today's challenging retail environment, attracting and retaining skilled staff has become critical. With high turnover rates and rising customer expectations, building teams that excel in both phys ...
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