INDX Kids | INDX Man | INDX Woman | INDX Intimate Apparel | INDX Sports & Leisure
Delivering the busiest calendar of retail trade shows in the business, INDX Shows are organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying group for fashion, home, and leisure.
Open to all retailers (you do not need to be a Member of AIS to attend), INDX Shows are curated by buyers, for buyers, and visitors enjoy a trend and insight driven product showcase from a commercial edit of market leading brands.
Attracting buyers from department stores, fashion boutiques, garden centres, lifestyle stores, and leisure retailers, and renowned for their order-writing status, INDX Shows take place at Cranmore Park exhibition and event venue in the heart of the UK.
With guest stylists, speaker sessions, catwalks, and networking events, INDX Fashion shows are the perfect opportunity to source new product, connect with colleagues, meet new business partners, and celebrate the retail industry.
Please note: INDX shows are not suitable for babies, children under the age of 16, or pets (assistance and guide dogs are permitted).
INDX shows are busy environments which attract large crowds of people and this restriction is in place for the safety and enjoyment of all attendees.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions about these restrictions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Admittance will be refused to anyone arriving with babies, children, or pets.
Our industry experts use their insight and experience to bring together a trend-led edit of suppliers.
At INDX Shows you'll find the latest, exclusive, and new-to-market product ranges from the best brands.
With a friendly and professional show format, INDX Shows make it easy for you to make key buying decisions.
INDX Shows are free to attend, with free onsite parking plus complimentary barista refreshments.
Catch all the latest exhibitor news and show updates over on the INDX Fashion Blog.
INDX shows provide us the platform to engage with both existing and new customers in a relaxed but professional environment. Our time invested at INDX shows delivers measurable results and gives ample time for the buyer and seller to make the right choices. It’s a staple in our calendar and we look forward to the warm welcome offered by our hosts each season.
INDX Woman is the perfect environment to present our brand to professional, focused buyers. The AIS team are always really helpful and supportive. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and that creates the perfect opportunity to network with buyers and other brands.
INDX Intimate Apparel always provides the perfect environment to develop business relationships.
I attended the show on the Sunday and was immediately struck by how busy it was - from first thing in the morning. The show was buzzing all day with a terrific atmosphere which is only generated when buyers are stimulated by good product and agents are writing healthy orders. The close proximity of the car park and the compact layout of the show make it a stress free occasion and a pleasure to attend.
INDX Woman is a really good show, with lots of inspirational stands, and not forgetting the incentive of free parking! A lovely atmosphere to buy in and altogether an extremely enjoyable visit. Thank you to all the very hard working staff who contribute to the whole experience.
We really enjoyed the whole show, we loved the free and convenient parking and the break-out areas. I'll be placing lots of orders and we'll definitely be back
Year on year INDX Kids gets better and better, striving to give us retailers the best we can get. Please keep up the good work!
INDX Woman always has the best selection of exhibitors and I always find something new that I haven't seen at any other trade show. It has a lovely buzzy atmosphere and obviously, it goes without saying that from a buyers point of view, the free parking is a huge plus!
We are very happy with the continuing success of INDX Man. The show goes from strength to strength welcoming new independent retailers and brands to each edition whilst maintaining a thriving list of returning buyers and exhibitors. The atmosphere at the show for both buyers and exhibitors is buoyant - A show not to be missed in the menswear buying calendar!
September 2023 | AIS Unveils INDX 2024 Show Schedule
Organised by leading buying and services group Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the INDX 2024 Show schedule has now been confirmed.
Following a successful 2023 run, AIS has made the decision to retain the same running order for the 2024 INDX shows, with the year set to open with INDX Furniture on 19-22 January at AIS’ dedicated exhibition venue, Cranmore Park, in Solihull.
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January
INDX Furniture 19*-22 January
(*AIS Member Only Day)
INDX Kids 28-29 January
INDX Woman 31 January-1 February
February
INDX Man 4-6 February
INDX Intimate Apparel 11-13 February
INDX Homewares 20-21 February
April
INDX Beds & Bedroom 23*-24 April
(*AIS Member Only Day)
INDX National Flooring Show 30 April - 1 May
May
INDX Gift Food 14 May
June
INDX Sports & Leisure 12 June
INDX Kids 30 June - 1 July
July
INDX Man 14-16 July
INDX Woman 21-23 July
INDX Intimate Apparel 28-30 July
August
INDX Furniture 28*-29 August
(*AIS Member Only Day)
Including beds, sofa beds, and bedroom furniture.
September
INDX Toy & Gift 3-4 Septemebr
INDX Homewares 10-11 September
November
INDX Sports & Leisure 13 November
Jane Bartlett, Director of Events at AIS, said:
“We have taken exhibitor, visitor and AIS Member feedback into account in the curation of our 2024 show calendar. In 2023, we made the decision to schedule our shows in relation to industry buying cycles so that they are best placed to serve the needs of both ends of the buying relationship. Overall, the response to this has been extremely positive, so we have made the decision to carry this running order over into 2024. We look forward to welcoming our varied customer base back to Cranmore Park for another successful year of trading.”
AIS has already hosted 14 INDX shows so far in 2023, with a number of exhibitors weighing in with positive feedback.
Greg Bachelor, Sales Director at TCH, said:
“We’ve been attending INDX Furniture since the very first show 10 years ago, and it’s amazing to see how it has adapted over this time to keep in line with industry demand. Throughout this time though, the low-pressure environment has been a constant mainstay, meaning we can focus on letting our products do the talking.”
George Mann, National Sales Manager at Le Creuset, added:
"It’s no exaggeration when I say that this (INDX Homewares) has been a fantastic show for our business. We had our first customers on the stand for 8:30am on the Tuesday morning and by 8:50am the first orders were secured.
“I believe, more so than ever, that it’s incredibly important to connect face to face with business owners and buyers during this challenging climate. The lovely personal environment INDX offers allows us to spend time with our customers to learn about their challenges and ensure we are tailoring our support to their individual needs, and of course sharing our newness of the season to secure deals with both existing and new customers.”
Andy Smith, Sales Agent at Jana Shoes, concluded: “We recently returned to (INDX Woman), with this being our second show since coming back, and it’s definitely been the right decision for us. The current climate is forcing people to place orders much earlier in the season and we chose INDX because it’s so well-timed as well as being a focused order-writing show.
“The trade show landscape has changed so much in the last 10 years and exhibitors need to be able to demonstrate ROI more clearly, which is why I think INDX is seeing a resurgence with a lot of key players in the market. We’ve certainly had to make some important decisions with regards to where we prioritise our exhibition budgets.
“The INDX shows seem to have a new lease of life in the past year or so, and the organisers are clearly responsive to what’s going on in the world around us to make sure it’s well-suited to both suppliers and visitors.”
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