Hyve Group has announced that Autumn Fair will return to the NEC Birmingham from September 5-8 2021. Housewares and gift suppliers that already signed up to exhibit include T&G, Ultimate Products, My Gifts Trade, Tower, Premier Housewares, The Wood Life Project, Kikkerland, Rex International and Half Moon Bay.
Looking forward to the show’s return, Jeff Moody, commercial director of Bira (British Independent Retailers’ Association) commented: “Bira is delighted to be at Autumn Fair, as our independent retailers are so eager to see new product ranges and reconnect with suppliers and fellow retailers. It’s been such a long time since the industry has been able to meet together and Autumn Fair will be a much-awaited opportunity for the industry to reunite.”
Following its Refuelling Retail manifesto, Autumn Fair will be designed to reinvigorate the industry, providing essential networking and product inspiration. Julie Driscoll, managing director for Hyve’s UK Retail & Fashion portfolio stated, “We are delighted to finally be returning to the thing we do best; market-leading events facilitating trade, collaboration and creativity. We’re working hard to make our in-person shows safe and secure and we can’t wait to welcome our community back to the NEC Birmingham after such a long time apart.’’
Top: Homewares at Autumn Fair.