OUR 2026 STAGES

MASTERS OF THE MIX. THE ALCHEMISTS OF RETAIL.

 

Retail Alchemy celebrates those who turn retail into an art form, transforming ideas, products and spaces into something

extraordinary.

 

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RETAIL IS NO LONGER TRANSACTIONAL, IT IS TRANSFORMATIONAL

DIGITAL FOUNDRY

INVISIBLE FORCES THAT FREE THE FUTURE

 

A sleek, design-led space where digital innovation removes friction and unlocks growth. Technology becomes practical, empowering retailers to work smarter, faster and more creatively.

 

What to expect:
  • Innovation showcases and lightning talks featuring breakthrough technologies solving real retail challenges
  • Digital masterclasses on implementation, ROI and scaling your strategy
  • Hands-on tech try-outs with cutting-edge retail solutions

Who is it for? Independent and small-to-mid sized retailers focused on digital transformation, e-commerce, marketing innovation and operational efficiency.

STYLE ATELIER & PARLOUR

A SPACE FOR MODERN MAKERS

 

Where craft meets creativity and fashion becomes transformation. A high-end studio space where trends are explored, stories are styled and individuality takes centre stage.

 

What to expect:

  • Trend forecasting from industry experts
  • Professional styling masterclasses
  • Keynote interviews with fashion icons and pioneers
  • Live photoshoots, curated runway experiences and networking receptions

Who is it for? Designers, stylists, and fashion-led retailers ready to redefine modern retail experiences.

THE LICENSING LAB

WHERE ICONS AND IDEAS FUSE INTO NEW WORLDS

 

Where brands, creators and innovators unlock the chemistry of partnership. Intellectual property becomes a catalyst for growth, turning ideas into commercial opportunity.

 

What to expect:

  • Strategic partnership sessions connecting brands, creators and licensing professionals
  • Success stories and case studies on licensing-driven innovation
  • Interactive workshops and roundtables with licensing leaders

Who is it for? Retailers, buyers, creatives and licensees exploring partnership potential and new commercial pathways.

THE MERCHANTS CORNER

WHERE INDEPENDENTS BECOME INNOVATORS

 

Styled as a quintessential British indie shopfront, this space empowers independent retailers through practical skills, trend insights and business inspiration.

 

What to expect:

  • Pitch Live: Dragons' Den-style sessions where retailers present to industry experts
  • Practical workshops on merchandising, stock management and customer experience
  • Keynotes from retail leaders redefining the high street
  • Accessible trend insights tailored for independent businesses

Who is it for? Independent retailers, small multiples and business owners seeking inspiration and practical advice.

 

THE DESIGN STUDIO

WHERE SPACES INSPIRE, AND IDEAS TAKE SHAPE

 

At the heart of Home, The Design Studio blends design intelligence with luxury. A beautifully crafted environment hosting talks on spatial design, product innovation and the psychology of retail spaces.

 

What to expect:

  • Design intelligence talks on interiors, materials, sustainability and cultural trends
  • Brand showcases, champagne networking hours and meet-the-designer events
  • Keynote conversations with voices from interior design, architecture and lifestyle retail

Who is it for? Interior designers, architects, stylists, home buyers and design-led brands seeking trend direction and commercially driven inspiration.

HIDDEN FORUM

WHERE CONVERSATION BECOMES TRANSFORMATION

 

A stripped-back, secretive theatre devoted to ideas that move industries. Accessed through a tunnel, this minimalist space hosts one Power Talk daily featuring retail's most influential voices.
 

Who is it for? The entire Spring Fair audience: retailers, brands and suppliers seeking unfiltered insight, inspiration and a deeper understanding of where retail goes next.

 

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INSPIRATION, INSIGHT AND OPPORTUNITY.

 

 

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