Autumn Fair expands gifting showcase for retailers
Autumn Fair returns to the NEC Birmingham from 6-9 September with its strongest-ever gift showcase, bringing together established brands, emerging designers and exclusive product launches.
Taking place alongside Glee on 8-9 September, the co-located events will create Europe's largest buying opportunity for the home, gift, garden and fashion sectors, featuring more than 1,250 exhibitors, over 500,000 products and 20,000 buyers.
Organisers say the event comes at a crucial time for retailers preparing for the Golden Quarter while planning product ranges for early 2027.
The Gift destination will feature major brands alongside first-time exhibitors and businesses exhibiting exclusively at Autumn Fair, giving buyers access to new products across home accessories, games, gifts and lifestyle collections.
Emerging brands will also be showcased through the Gift Pavilion, while established suppliers will unveil new seasonal collections and licensed product ranges aimed at festive retail.
Beauty & Wellbeing continues to expand, reflecting strong consumer demand for self-care, sustainable skincare, home fragrance and wellness products, with several brands making their Autumn Fair debut.
A new Food & Drink destination recognises the growing popularity of premium food gifting, bringing together artisan producers, gourmet products and live tasting opportunities.
Greeting Cards, Stationery & Wrapping will highlight the continued strength of the UK greetings market, showcasing sustainable publishing, independent design and established card brands.
The Kids, Toys & Play sector will focus on licensed products, collectibles and nostalgic toys, reflecting the growing influence of adult consumers alongside traditional family buyers.
Beyond product sourcing, visitors can attend a programme of retail seminars covering merchandising, consumer trends, artificial intelligence, social commerce and profitability, alongside the Gift of the Year Showcase and Pitch Live.
Event Director Matthew Mein said Autumn Fair offers retailers the opportunity to discover products that reflect changing consumer values, from sustainability and artisan craftsmanship to innovation and experience-led gifting.
With more than a quarter of exhibitors attending for the first time and over 30% exhibiting exclusively, Autumn Fair aims to help retailers identify bestselling products and build successful ranges for the busiest trading period of the year and beyond.
Autumn Fair 2026 takes place 6–9 September 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.
Glee 2026 takes place 8–10 September 2026 at the NEC Birmingham.
For more information and to register, visit www.autumnfair.com / www.gleebirmingham.com