Honoring Industry Icons: Spring Fair Launches 75th Anniversary Podcast ‘Retail Insights’
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Next year, Spring Fair is reaching a momentous milestone, our 75th anniversary. For over seven decades, we have proudly stood as the UK’s largest retail trade show, bringing together a diverse community of home, gift and fashion brands and buyers from across the retail industry. As we reflect on our history, we’re dedicating this year’s celebration to you! The people, brands and businesses who have shaped Spring Fair into the trusted event it is today. Subscribe to Inside Retail and be the first to receive the Retail Insights Podcast.
A legacy built on collaboration
Since its inception, Spring Fair has become more than just a trade show, it’s a community. 35,000 buyers gather every year to discover new products, build relationships and leave inspired. With 75 years of expertise, we offer an unparalleled platform for over 1,200 supplier brands of all sizes to reach new audiences and grow their businesses. Your trust has made this event a cornerstone of the retail calendar and that’s why we’re turning the spotlight on the incredible businesses that continue to drive our legacy.
Introducing: Retail Insights!
To mark our 75th anniversary, we’re launching an exciting campaign that puts the faces of the Spring Fair community front and center. This campaign will highlight the brands and people who have contributed to our long-standing success. From family-run business owners to industry icons, these are the people who embody the spirit of Spring Fair’s success.
As part of this celebration, we’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a special podcast series, hosted by legendary designer and TV personality Jeff Banks. As a first of its kind for retail tradeshows, this series will feature 15 free interview podcasts over a period of 14 weeks, profiling 15 of the most influential figures in retail. Offering listeners an intimate glimpse into their journeys, challenges and the impact they’ve had on the industry.
Listeners will be able to enjoy Banks in conversation with much-loved independent retailers and industry pioneers. Each episode spotlights a different business or industry expert, here’s what you can expect:
20 October: Nick Ronald, Managing Partner, Casa Verde
27 October: Maggie Thornton, Owner, Alligator Pear
3 November: Kay Hutcheson, Head of Product Marketing& Product Operations, Coopers of Stortford
10 November: Tim Hollis, Retail Brand Development Manager, Talking Tables
17 November: Samantha Gibbs, Director, Nest
24 November: Aylish Ellwood Trade Marketing Manager, Enesco Ltd.
1 December: Daniel Kullmann, Head of Corporate Communications, EK Retail
8 December: Stephen Spencer, Ambience Director, Stephen Spencer + Associates
15 December: Sarah Ward, CEO, The Giftware Association & Adriana Lovesy, Membership & Marketing Manager, Greeting Card Association
22 December: Craig Wensley, Co-founder & Managing Director, DCUK
29 December: Evan Lewis, Founder, Vent for Change
5 January: Ray Qudos, Consultant, Keplin
12 January: Amanda Peffer, Director, Blade & Rose ltd.
19 January: Mike Winch, Founder, Candlelight
Through these conversations, we’ll shine a light on the diverse and innovative voices that make up the retail community. Take a listen to the first in our podcast series this Sunday 20th October with Jeff Banks and Nick from Casa Verde, about how to reinvent your brand and find new customers.
Subscribe to Inside Retail and be the first to receive the Retail Insights Podcast.
Looking to 2025
As we gear up for our 75th-anniversary event in 2025 from 2nd to 5th February, we remain committed to supporting the growth and success of the businesses that participate in Spring Fair. But most importantly, this year’s event will be about celebrating our people. The retailers, entrepreneurs and innovators who have made Spring Fair a cornerstone of the UK’s retail industry for over 7 incredible decades. Here’s to 75 years of Spring Fair and the people that make it all possible. Make sure that you’re part of this milestone show:
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