Autumn Fair September 2024

30/04/2024

Autumn Fair elevates its gifting game

A young girl sat on a white box beside a Disney rucksack

Autumn Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham on 1-4 September 2024 offering retailers a Gift destination with over 800 exhibitors, including children’s toys, gifts and gadgets.

Gift has been edited to comprise five sectors: Gift; Beauty & Wellbeing; Greetings & Stationery; Kids, Toys & Play, and Everyday. The 2024 show will also see a greater focus on new and original products, local ‘Best of British’ suppliers and products, and sustainable suppliers.

Children’s toys, gifts and gadgets will be available in the Kids, Toys & Play sector.

A selection of children's soft toy animals displayed together

A selection of licenced products will be available from brands such as Winning Moves, Willsow, and William Lamb. Also, wooden toys from House of Marbles and Lanka Kade, and cuddly animals and heatable plush toys from Warmies, Keel Toys, TY UK and Mary Mayer.

Games will be available from brands including Winning Moves, Bubblegum Stuff, Professor Puzzle and Big Potato Games, alongside gadgets, electronic toys, tablets and educational toys from Wilton Bradley, Get Retro and The Leftfield Group.

Other highlights include HippyChick’s range of educational and playful nursery toys, and gifts from Halilit and Bounce Sales & Marketing. The sector also showcases puzzles and the newest board games from names such as Cheatwell Games, Asmodee and University Games.

A willsow children's book on an orange background

Commenting is Soraya Gadelrab, Autumn Fair’s event director.

“The Gift destination is shaping up to be exceptional. As the largest seasonal showcase in the latter part of the year, retailers will delight in discovering their next bestsellers and taking great products from our show floor to their shop window in time for retail’s peak season.

“The destination that keeps on giving, Gift is the largest source for gift inspiration, wellness products, stationery, toys and more. We showcase a treasure trove of personalised and licensed gifts, playful products and beauty essentials. With 800 plus suppliers and a diverse range of products, the show prioritises every step of the buying journey.”

For further information on Autumn Fair, please click here.