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A popular way of marketing to consumers, particularly younger consumers, is using social media influencers, but is it really effective?

We’ve rounded up some of the highlights from your eyes to recap the show for those who attended and give an overview to those who couldn’t make it.

With so many beautiful wholesale products to choose from across the 11 sectors at Autumn Fair, the team set out to find some of their favourites.

With 1300 exhibitors and even more brands at Autumn Fair 2019, the show floor was covered in innovative and unique brands.

Autumn fair 2019 put sustainable retail in the spotlight. If you are looking for brands with an eco-friendly mindset these are a great start. 

After months of collecting entries for the Fashion Accessory of the Year Awards 2019, the winning and commended products have now finally been announced.

As the customer journey continues to transform, with customers changing how, where and when they are making purchases, multichannel selling is becoming a key component of many retailer’s strategies. T ...

Ecommerce continues to revolutionise retail and alter customer expectations. Few businesses embody the rapid growth of online retail as much as Crafty Arts.

Yankee Candle sits under Newell, who also own two other well-known fragrance and candle brands Woodwick and Millefiori. They put their success down to being true to life.

With Autumn Fair just around the corner, we checked in with one of our speakers Santiago Navarro to take a closer look at sustainable, efficient packaging opportunities. 

The Pride Shop, who are coming to Autumn Fair this September, they wanted to set up a retail store that would support the LGBT+ market.

Ahead of Autumn Fair we sat down with Rob Gamage, Co Founder of Modern Retail, to find out more about the future of the retail industry

Preparing for the Golden Quarter is something retailers need to think about in advance if they want to take full advantage of it. 

The Closer to Nature stand, that will be in the Play & Tech sector, is about empowering people to give back to the environment. 

Our trend partners Colour Hive are looking ahead to 2020 to forecast and track trends in colours, material and finish for the design industry.

Find out about how trends emerge, and what patterns and colours we will see in SS 2020, as well as a sneak peak into the trends that will be at Autumn Fair this September.

Personalised gifts make for thoughtful presents that can capture a piece of the consumers personality or identity. These personalised gifts are set to be on-trend in 2020.

Independent retailers across the UK are thriving through innovation. A panel of Vend retail experts built a collection of 14 forward-thinking retailers in the UK. 

Two thirds of UK retailers believe it will take their business three years or more to achieve true sustainability, a major study of retailers’ views on sustainability revealed.

The best manufacturers, makers, and suppliers from key sourcing regions around the world will be exhibiting at Autumn Fair. 

Shopping at trade shows can be time consuming and tiring. Making the most of your time is crucial, so we've compiled all of our top tips for attending trade shows. 

In the retail industry, supply chain transparency used to be an afterthought. Consumers, governments, and retailers are now putting it at the forefront.

If retailers want to continue to grow, it’s essential that they take a customer centric approach and set the foundation for a successful customer experience.

If you are looking to find sustainable brands, here is a snapshot of some of the ethical brands that will be showcasing their products at Autumn Fair.

Pushing creative boundaries encourages a brave approach in an increasingly fragile world. A rebellious attitude and brave approach to style is key. 

Pricecheck, a FMCG wholesale supplier and distributor, works with some of the biggest names in retail. They will be at Autumn Fair this September. 

Sarah Ward, the CEO of the Giftware Association and the BTAA, talks about the current state of the retail market and where she sees it going in the future.

If you’re setting up an account or just looking for ways to optimise the one you have, here is everything you need to know about Twitter marketing.

While having a presence at a trade show is the first step to expanding your customer base, there are a few tips for selling at trade shows that can help you succeed. 

Cowshed Interiors, a homeware's retailer based in the UK, is bringing an alternative twist to the world of online shopping.