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  • The UK is leading the way with online shopping, whether that be browsing and researching online before buying in-store, or actually purchasing the items online.
  • Europe is taking retail to the next level with hyper specialist retail stores. This trend is predominantly in Berlin but it’s spilling out all over Europe.
  • Hybrid retail is a new term that has been coined to describe the collaboration of both e-commerce and bricks and mortar stores.
  • Pop up shops are temporary retail stores that sell products or services. They add a fresh touch to the high street and get consumers excited.
  • Some top retailers are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of pre-owned products and second hand clothes online and instore.
  • Social media is a really important marketing tool but there are a few things that businesses tend to do that annoys consumers. 
  • Although you might think that building a brand is exclusively for the likes of global retailers, you’d be wrong. Even small or artisan stores need a brand.
  • Spring & Autumn Fair have launched a monthly newsletter filled with helpful and insightful content. We wanted to introduce you to the faces that make up the team.
  • We caught up with Anya Gomulski's, Studio Designer for Ashley Wilde, a global leader in the textile industry, for some fabric inspiration. 
  • We’ve laid out our top 5 ways to increase conversions on online retailer's websites, while bringing that in-store feeling into the digital world.
  • Consumers don’t want fad home décor trends when they’re looking to update their home. These five interior design trends fit well with each other and have longevity. 
  • At this year’s Spring Fair, Sarah Garforth, of Hill Interiors, spoke about the faux floral industry and the bestselling products that retailers should be focusing on.
  • There’s a spotlight on ethical consumerism in recent years and retailers are taking notice. A clear majority of people in the UK and worldwide are considering the impact of their retail purchases on s ...
  • At Spring Fair this year, Diane Wehrle, the Marketing and Insight’s Director at Spring Board, spoke about how customer behaviour in retail is changing. For anyone that could not make the seminar, we h ...
  • There’s been a huge growth in influencer marketing in the last couple of years. Ian Shepherd spoke at Spring Fair about the rapid rise of influencers and the impact they have on the gift and fashion m ...
  • Don’t pay heed to headlines that scream about the apocalypse facing the high street. Bricks and mortar stores are not going anywhere anytime soon. That's not to say retailers shouldn't be looking for ...
  • Spring Fair is always a good indicator of the retail trends that will be popular for the next year or two. Christmas Gifts, Floral & Seasonal Decoration, the home of everything festive and magical, ha ...
  • Dinosaurs are emerging as the next trend after unicorns and mermaids in the retail industry. They appeared in every sector, from gift to jewellery, at Spring Fair.
  • 2018 was a huge year for retail with new opportunities and challenges, We’ve seen experiential and personalised retail continue to rise in popularity, Look at what 2019 has in store with Vend’s Trends ...
  • In response to a world in a state of flux, our S/S 20 Macro Trend Forecast explores the bigger picture developments across culture, lifestyle, art, technology and retail, offering insight into future ...
  • Let’s start the New Year in the best way…with a look at what 2019 is going to bring. Being in the world of interiors means consistently being on your top game so we’re bringing you a dose of interior ...
  • Spring Fair 2019, the UK’s all-encompassing sourcing marketplace, is to bring together a unique selection of kid’s toys wholesale newcomers as part of its new ToyFirst and NurseryFirst showcases.
  • If you think of retail trends as something that only applies to big businesses, then take heart – the right insight and action will get you much further than oodles of budget.
  • We’re delighted to introduce Directions – an exploration of retail trend insights across colour, product and experience to inspire your sourcing in 2019.
  • Since June 2016 business has had to deal with a lot of uncertainty. Uncertainty over supply chains and access to clients, as well as volatile currency markets to name but a few. Read more...
  • If you were to ask anybody about their thoughts on the current state of the great British high street, chances are their reaction would be the same, but if we were to take a closer look, it’s that ver ...
  • If you’re looking for all the creative interior inspiration you could possibly need for planning what to buy for 2020 then you’re in the right place... read on for some of our favourite home interior ...
  • In a first-of-its-kind promotion, Jewellery & Watch exhibitor, J&K Henderson (Henderson Group), will offer a free watch to Spring Fair buyers crossing into Halls 18 and 19.
  • We can thank the pagans for the rituals of gift giving that we partake in today’s era to show our loved ones what they mean to us. While Christmas is the most obvious time of year for sharing presents ...
  • There’s a controversy around wholesale licensed toys, and it’s growing in momentum year on year.

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