The Housewares Show run by AIS (Associated Independent Stores) has been rebranded under AIS’ INDX brand, along with its trade shows for Linens, Gift Food and Furniture, now under the banner of INDX Home. INDX Housewares will take place at AIS’ Cranmore Park, Solihull on July 12-13 and registration is now open.
INDX (short for Independent Exhibitions) represents a group of unique trade shows, specifically curated for buyers in the Independent Retail sector. The new INDX Home trade shows will sit alongside the well-established INDX Fashion trade shows, which include Menswear, Womenswear and Accessories.
“We’re looking forward to bringing suppliers and retail buyers together once again at Cranmore Park and are delighted that the AIS Furniture, Housewares, Linens and Gift Food shows will be brought together under the AIS sub brand of INDX Home,” states Julian Cox, director of furniture and home. “The INDX brand represents unique trade shows focussed on independent retailers and is well established for the AIS Fashion trade shows, so we’re delighted to become part of the INDX family.”
Jane Bartlett, head of events add: “It’s been amazing to see the huge appetite among exhibitors to experience the buzz of a live event and reconnect with customers in a face-to- face environment and we can’t wait to be hosting shows at Cranmore Park once again. We will of course be rigorously following Covid guidelines prevailing at the time of these events for the safety and confidence of visitors, exhibitors and employees.”
The first day of INDX Housewares (July 12) is for AIS members only, while the second day is open to all independent housewares buyers, with free admission and on-site parking.
Top: AIS shows take place in the purpose-built event centre at Cranmore Park.
