Leading buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS) has revealed the 2024 calendar for its INDX Fashion trade shows. Following a successful Q1 in 2023, AIS has decided to retain the same running order for the Q1 2024 shows. Opening the year will be INDX Kids, taking place on 28-29 January 2024. The INDX Kids summer show, meanwhile, will take place on 30-31 June 2024.
Commenting is Karen Almond, Director of Fashion, Toys and Sport at AIS. “We have taken exhibitor, visitor and member feedback into account in the curation of our 2024 show calendar. In 2023, we decided to schedule our shows in relation to industry buying cycles so that they are best placed to serve the needs of both ends of the buying relationship. Overall, the response to this has been extremely positive, so we have decided to carry this running order over into 2024. We look forward to welcoming our varied customer base back to Cranmore Park for another successful year of trading.”
AIS has already hosted seven exhibitions so far in 2023, with several exhibitors weighing in with positive feedback.
Commenting is Katie Heptonstall, founder of childrenswear brand Eleanor Charles. “Given the low barrier to entry at INDX (Kids), I came in without any pressure to do business as a first-time exhibitor. Despite this, I can easily say that the show far surpassed my expectations, generating many more transactions than anticipated. The friendly environment made it easy to strike up new opportunities, and I was thrilled to be awarded best-dressed stand.”
INDX Shows is a portfolio of 20 annual fashion and home trade shows open to all retailers across the UK. They are hosted throughout the year at Cranmore Park Conference & Event Centre in the Midlands, and celebrate a decade of success in 2023. Shows include INDX Kids, INDX Woman, INDX Man, INDX Intimate Apparel, INDX Homewares, INDX Toy & Gift, INDX Beds & Bedrooms, INDX Sports, and INDX Furniture. The events are free to attend, with free onsite parking together with complimentary coffee and refreshments.
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