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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.

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07 Sep 2025
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Online Sales
    Retail Corner
    Join eBay for an in-depth look at how they are helping independent retailers across the UK adapt and thrive in today’s evolving retail landscape. This session will explore the latest marketplace trend ...
    eBay your partner for growth
    ebay
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Community
    • Online Sales
    Buyers Retreat
    We've all been there—that moment when you realise you've been pricing something completely wrong, gave away profit, or made a costly assumption about what customers will pay. This candid workshop invi ...
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Social Media
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Successful social commerce is simpler than you think.   Join Shahriyar Hassan, former TikTok Shop employee and Founder of PlaySocial, as he breaks down the practical strategies that helped drive over ...
    • SMBs
    • Placemaking
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 SaveTh ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Placemaking
    • Customer Experience
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Transform your storefront into a powerful storytelling platform that captivates customers before they step inside. Join John Abbate, Physical Customer Experience advisor for SaveTheHighStreet.org and ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join 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.

    TrendHub by BDA London – Autumn Fair's official Trend Partner

    BDA London Trend Hub

    • Food Gifting
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • Physical Retail
    • Online Sales
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Back by popular demand, Charlotte Broadbent (UK GM at Faire) reveals the latest product trends, consumer insights and buying behaviours set to shape this year’s peak season. Powered by exclusive data ...
08 Sep 2025
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Learn the foundations of AI and machine learning and gain practical skills for responsible, real-world application.   In this session you will learn: • What AI is and how it works • Real-world applica ...
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Online Sales
    Buyers Retreat
    Discover the insider tips that helped thousands of small businesses boost their sales on eBay! This collaborative workshop brings together ambitious retailers like you to share strategies, troubleshoo ...
    eBay your partner for growth
    ebay
    • Social Media
    • Community
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    In 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 ...
    • Placemaking
    • Community
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Opening a store can unlock huge growth - or become an expensive distraction. This session is for ambitious brands exploring bricks and mortar for the first time or looking to take pop-ups to the next ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Placemaking
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    Buyers Retreat
    Your store's visual identity is the key to your success. Join John Abbate for a fun design-thinking workshop where you'll discover how to build a cohesive visual brand story that speaks to your custom ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Trendhub’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.

    TrendHub by BDA London – Autumn Fair's official Trend Partner

    BDA London TrendHub

    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Customer Experience
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    In these times when every penny needs to work harder, discover powerful yet simple ways to trigger your customers’ emotional engagement, value perception and propensity to spend more money in your sto ...
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) for an exclusive presentation and networking drinks reception to discover India as your next profitable sourcing destination. With over 10,000 ...
09 Sep 2025
    • SMBs
    • Placemaking
    • Community
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    The 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 ...
    • Placemaking
    • Social Media
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Buyers Retreat
    What 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 ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    The 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.

    TrendHub by BDA London – Autumn Fair's official Trend Partner

    BDALondon TrendHub

    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    Retail Corner
    For most businesses, staff represent the biggest cost, and one you can’t cut without damaging your customer’s experience. Customer Experience expert Stephen Spencer and award-winning independent retai ...
    • Food Gifting
    • Licensing
    • Leadership
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Community
    • Leadership
    • Physical Retail
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    The 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— ...
    • SMBs
    • Placemaking
    • Community
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    Buyers Retreat
    Join 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 ...
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Leadership
    • Customer Experience
    • Physical Retail
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • Visual Merchandising & Styling
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join 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 ...
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Physical Retail
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Develop practical AI skills and learn how to use AI to create engaging content, automate research and streamline workflows with AI for everyday tasks.   In this session you will learn: • How AI is tra ...
10 Sep 2025
    • SMBs
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Join 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
    • Physical Retail
    Retail Corner
    While 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 ...
    • SMBs
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    In 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 ...
    • Placemaking
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Leadership
    • Trends
    Buyers Retreat
    From 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 ...
    • Licensing
    • Profit & Revenue
    • Trends
    • New Products
    Retail Corner
    Ready 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
    • Social Media
    • Online Sales
    • Trends
    Retail Corner
    Learn to save time and enhance your social media presence by leveraging AI tools to identify trends, build a strategy and draft effective social media content.   In this session you will learn: • An o ...

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