Live From Spring Fair 2025: Key Sessions and Insights
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Spring Fair 2025 celebrated its 75th anniversary by uniting UK retailers and suppliers in a dynamic showcase of the latest industry trends and innovations. The event featured a comprehensive lineup of seminars, keynote speeches, and panel discussions, all aimed at equipping attendees with actionable insights to navigate the evolving retail landscape.
For those unable to attend in person, we will be uploading articles, videos and audio tracks over the coming weeks with highlights and takeaways from the talks. Please continue to check this page regularly as we continue to add new content.
Some recordings of key sessions are already available on our YouTube channel. Highlights include an insightful interview with Theo Paphitis discussing the significant impact of small businesses, and "The Faire Forecast: What To Buy For Your Shop in 2025," where Charlotte Broadbent shared global data and upcoming trends.
Stay connected and informed with the latest from Spring Fair 2025.
Sunday 2nd February:
Tess Cope: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Empowering Women in Retail and Entrepreneurship
Unleashing Creativity: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on Licensing, Art, and Designing for Retail Success
The Art of Visual Selling: How to Create Eye-Catching Content That Converts on Instagram
Google Define your International Growth Strategy
Digital Women: Digital Trends For SME Retailers to Plan For in 2025
TikTok 2025: Leveraging Next-Gen Trends to Elevate Your Brand
Faire: Simplify to Succeed: Embracing Online Tools with Confidence
Google Boost Your Productivity with AI
Monday 3rd February:
Andrew Xeni: Digital Product Passports: The Future of Connected Commerce
Kantar: Exceptional Shopper Experiences: Delivering Short and Long-Term Impact
Andrew Xeni: Scaling Sustainability: Growing an E-commerce Brand in a New Retail Era
Steve Lister: The Future of Sustainable Retail - Strategies That Work
Jeff Banks: 60 Years of Style and Strategy: Jeff Banks on Licensing, Branding, and the Keys to Lasting Success
Heather Murray: AI for Retail: A Non-Techie Intro
GS1: End of The Line for Barcodes: Are You Ready for 2027?
Scent Strategies for Retail: Boosting Brand Experience and Sales
BDA: AW25/26 Homeware & Festive Celebrations Trends: “From Modern Modular to Raw Minimal"
Tuesday 4th February:
Empowering Independent Retailers: The Future of E-Commerce and Consumer Experience
SS26 Homeware and Outdoor Living Trends: “Evolving Households: Balancing acts and Waste-Nots”
Brand Brilliance: Crafting a Visual Identity That Sells
Sustainability Masterclass: Navigating Impact, Legislation, and Solutions
Supercharge Your Creativity with Canva
Beyond Salaries: Building a People-First Company Culture That Attracts and Retains Talent
Small Businesses, Big Impact: Thriving in a World of Giants – Q&A with Theo Paphitis
Find Customers with Google Maps
The Faire Forecast: What To Buy For Your Shop This Year
Wednesday 5th February:
Taking on the Copycats: How the Gifting Industry is Fighting Back
Kate Hardcastle: The Science of Shopping – What Consumers Want Next
The Evolution of E-commerce and IT Systems: Streamlining Retail Operations and Driving Sales
How to Appeal to the Eco-Conscious Consumer - Business and Product Development
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