February 2024 | Focus on newness pulls in the crowds
INDX Furniture returned to Cranmore Park on 19-22 January 2024, bringing together trends, insight, and innovation for an exciting, market-driven product showcase.
With a focus on delivering newness across all categories, the show welcomed new exhibitors Devonshire Living, Nicoletti, Contrast Upholstery, Connubia, The English Chesterfield Company, New Trend, and Tomasella.
Meanwhile visitors enjoyed new collection launches from Jay Blades X G Plan, Collins & Hayes, AMX, Baker Furniture (G Plan cabinets), and Digio - the latter unveiling an new range of promotional priced leather.
Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home, AIS:
"I'm delighted to say that this year’s show totally surpassed our expectation. We had a bumper show in January 2023 and this year we saw a 6% increase on that footfall so we're very thankful to all the suppliers and visitors who supported us.
"We are trading in a challenging economic landscape and we were careful to put together a show led by insight and market-trends, bringing together a fantastic brand list and ensuring a focus on newness - and I’m pleased that this approach worked."
Exhibitors were quick to praise the 4 day show, commenting on the business focused approach and strong visitor attendance:
"Attendance was excellent and the buyers were in good spirits. The atmosphere was friendly yet professional, with a high standard of presentation and a good mix of products” - Parker Knoll and Duresta
"We were overwhelmed with the immensely positive feedback received from our first INDX Furniture show, from both existing and prospective retail customers." - Nicolle, Devonshire Living
"We had an amazing show and were so pleased that both our existing customer base and plenty of new retailers loved the Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen fabrics that we used on four new upholstery groups”.- Janus Cooper, Contrast Upholstry
“Jual had a fantastic show this year and it’s fair to say the organising team did a great job ensuring the footfall was strong, with key decision makers being present.” - Kristian Crocker, Jual Furnishings
“The show was a great success, we were able to see our existing customer base and managed to add some excellent new accounts too. The relaxed atmosphere was also commented on by many customers” – Nicoletti
Building on the strength of the January 2024 show, preparations are already underway for the summer edition, and INDX Furniture returns to Cranmore Park from 28 - 29 August 2024, with the first day being reserved for AIS Members only.
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INDX Shows are organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the UK’s leading buying and services group for Fashion, Home, and Leisure.
Wednesday 28 August 2024 - AIS Member Only Day
Thursday 29 August 2024 – Open to general trade
Free admission | Free onsite parking | Complimentary barista coffee and refreshments | Free breakfast pastries
INDX website: www.indxshows.co.uk
INDX Furniture show information and registration: www.indxshows.co.uk/indx-home/furniture/furniture
AIS website: www.aistores.co.uk
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