In response to retailer and supplier feedback, from 2024, the INDX Toy & Gift show, one of the UK’s leading industry trade shows, is moving from a spring calendar date to a September slot. The next show, therefore, will take place on 3-4 September 2024 and is open to all types of retailers.

The move to September was agreed upon by the INDX strategy group. Suppliers and buyers wanted to move the date to enable them to view new ranges later in the year, due to the congested period of shows in the springtime.

INDX Toy & Gift will now be the only dedicated toy industry show in the autumn season. Furthermore, the September date will provide the ideal opportunity for retailers to take advantage of pre-Christmas buying.

 

 

Visitors to the show will also get a first look at suppliers’ early launch of new ranges, giving them a head start on their spring 2025 buying.

Commenting is Rosie Marshall, Head of Toys & Children’s Gifts at AIS. “The unique proposition for INDX trade shows is that they are ‘curated by buyers, for buyers.’ We therefore are continually reviewing the best time to hold the shows for everyone to benefit commercially.

“With a busy trade show run for the toy sector in spring, it made sense that we created an autumn event that allowed suppliers and buyers to meet, forward plan beyond the Christmas season, and maximise annual sales not just seasonal.

 

 

“With a broad visitor base that includes leading department stores, standalone toy and gift stores, childrenswear boutiques, garden centres, farm shops, and delis, it’s important that the INDX Toy & Gift show supports all-year-round trading.”

The INDX Toy & Gift show is the ideal place for toy and gift suppliers to present their new and bestselling toys and children’s gifts to retailers from the UK and Ireland. And, in addition to showcasing ranges from over 70 exhibitors, the show also features mixed displays to inspire in-store merchandising.

Exhibitor enquiries can be made to Rosie Marshall at Rosie.Marshall@play-room.uk.com. For further information on the show, please click here.