Don’t miss our most spectacular event yet with a myriad of new experiences! From lively product pitches to exciting new features, we've completely reimagined what a retail trade show can be.
WHAT'S NEW
We’re shaking things up this year! Our newly reimagined feature areas are packed with fresh content, practical insights and real support—all designed to help independent retailers grow, adapt and thrive in a competitive market.
BUYERS RETREAT
A buyer-only, peaceful oasis where you can refresh, reflect, and take meetings in private. Join our exclusive Retailer Social Workshops whilst you’re here - part workshop, part creative sandbox, part retailer therapy… These bespoke sessions are designed to support peer sharing with sessions such as Retail Confessionals: The Pricing Mistakes That Kept Us Up at Night, Small Business Growth Hacks for eBay and online Success, Brand Storytelling - Building Your Visual Identity and A Retail Time Machine to Future-Proof Your Business.
RETAIL CORNER
Discover new trends and learn from inspiring success stories at this charming shop front stage. Retail Corner will facilitate a myriad of sessions from masterclasses, trend forecast presentations by our official trend partner BDA London and inspiring industry icon interviews. Retail Corner serves to inspire and educate our retail community.
We are excited to announce this opportunity for our exhibitors to present their latest products and put a face and story behind them - Pitch Live at Autumn Fair allows exhibitors to take the stage with their most innovative products, pitching to an esteemed panel of judges and a curious retail audience. Finalists will have the opportunity to enhance their brand awareness, gain invaluable feedback and possibly get a new listing! The 4 Pitch Live competitions will run as follows:
Taste Product Pitch: Sunday 7 September at 15:30
Kids Product Pitch: Monday 8 September at 15:30
Fashion Product Pitch: Tuesday 9 September at 15:30
Gift Product Pitch: Wednesday 10 September at 10:45
Deadline for entries - Monday 11th August
TASTE AT AUTUMN FAIR
Brand new for 2025, Taste is where you’ll find gifts that spoil your taste buds. Explore a handpicked collection of gourmet goodies, artisanal treats and indulgent delights your customers will love. You’ll also be able to sample products so you can taste before you buy!
AMBIENCE CLINIC
Discover powerful yet simple ways to trigger your customers’ emotional engagement, value perception and propensity to spend more money in your store or exhibition stand. The Ambience Clinic, in partnership with Stephen Spencer + Associates, offers free advice from our team of experts.
Drop by Stand 8C66 in Hall 8 for your 1:1 appointment with a retail specialist and explore ways to maximise revenue from your customer experience. You will come away with immediate actions to implement that will boost productivity and enhance your return on investment.
Stephen Spencer + Associates will also be delivering masterclasses on the Retail Corner Stage - right opposite the Ambience Clinic. If you're exhibiting and can't leave your stand - Let your Autumn Fair representative know and we'll come to you.
DISCOVER MORE AT AUTUMN FAIR
We’ve made it easier than ever to discover standout products with dedicated lounges, curated pavilions, and product trails throughout the show.
THE GREETING CARD ASSOCIATION LOUNGE
The Greeting Card Association (GCA) is thrilled to partner with Autumn Fair to create an exclusive area where GCA members and greeting card retailers can connect, collaborate and celebrate our vibrant industry.
For over a century, the GCA has been the passionate champion of Britain's greeting card industry, uniting publishers, retailers, specialist suppliers and creative professionals since 1919 in our shared mission to keep the beautiful tradition of card sending alive and thriving.
GIFT OF THE YEAR SHOWCASE
Celebrating innovation, creativity and excellence in the home and giftware industry, the Gift of the Year Showcase at Autumn Fair displays the most prestigious products in gifting.
This is your chance to discover the esteemed winners of The Giftware Associations Gift of the Year 2025 Awards.
EXPORT AND COPYRIGHT CLINICS
If you’re dealing with the challenges of international trade — whether you're just starting out or already exporting — come and chat with the team from Hooper & Co International Trade Consultancy. They’ll be running free 20-minute Export Clinics throughout the day on the 8th September, offering practical advice on everything from customs compliance to supply chain issues.
Alternatively if you have any IP/Copyright issues or want to talk to someone about copyright or copyright infringement we will be hosting Barker Brettell and their team of experts who will be hosting IP clinics throughout the day on the 9th September.
You will find them both on The Giftware Association Stand in Hall 7 F46-G47
NEW BUSINESS PAVILIONS
The New Business Pavilions gives buyers a chance to do business with latest, most exciting brands in the Home, Living, Décor, Gift, Greetings & Stationery and Beauty & Wellbeing sectors, before the rest of the world knows about them.
TREND
TRAILS
Looking for products that are kind to the planet? Want to discover products made right here in the UK? We’ve built the following dedicated trails to help you find what you’re looking for faster:
- B Corp
- Manufactured in the UK
- Licensed
- Faire
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