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h+h americas Fall Edition 2026 officially concluded today at Reliant Center in Houston, bringing together creative industry professionals, suppliers, retailers, designers, educators, creators, and business owners for the inaugural autumn edition of the h+h americas platform. Held 30th September to 2nd October, the new Fall Edition introduced an additional annual B2B marketplace designed to connect the creative supply chain during an important time of year for business planning, product discovery, and preparation for the autumn and holiday selling season.
Posted: 6 October 2026
More than four in 10 UK shoppers (42 percent) would abandon an online purchase if unexpected delivery costs appeared during checkout, according to new research from digital consultancy Sherwen Studios. This highlights a major commercial risk for retailers ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas shopping season. When asked what (if anything) would make them abandon an online purchase, shoppers most frequently cited unexpected delivery costs at checkout (42 percent), delivery taking too long (31 percent), or an item being out of stock (29 percent).
Posted: 1 October 2026
With around six months to go before the event, h+h cologne 2027 is seeing exceptionally strong demand. More than 85 percent of the exhibition space has been reserved. Those on board include well-known industry names as well as companies exhibiting at h+h cologne for the first time. Over 200 companies have confirmed their participation in h+h cologne, taking place in Cologne from 2 to 4 April 2027.
Posted: 28 September 2026
Messe Frankfurt Middle East, organiser of Paperworld Middle East, the region's leading international trade platform for paper and stationery products, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled for 13–15 October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the event will now take place from 28-30 September 2027. The decision follows extensive discussions with the industry and careful assessment of the challenges currently facing the paper and stationery industry, including constraints around production lead times and issues across freight and logistics.
Posted: 16 September 2026
Autumn Fair 2026 closed following four days of buying, discovery and networking at the NEC Birmingham, with feedback from retailers and exhibitors highlighting a more cross-category approach to sourcing, growing demand for distinctive and story-led products, and the continued importance of face-to-face relationships in retail.Across Gift, Home, Fashion and the newly co-located Glee, buyers from leading retailers including John Lewis, TJX Europe, Fenwick, NEXT, IKEA, Argos, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, The Range, Mamas & Papas, Dobbies, Blue Diamond, British Garden Centres, Natural History Museum, British Museum, ZSL, Royal Shakespeare Company, Hobbycraft, Scribbler, Paper Tiger, Joules, Mountain Warehouse, QVC and Amazon, alongside a broad mix of independent retailers, garden centres, visitor attractions and specialist stores, have used the show to discover new products, meet existing and potential suppliers and identify opportunities beyond their traditional buying categories, with the combined event creating new crossover between home, garden, gift, fashion and lifestyle.
Posted: 15 September 2026
The Luxury Fabric Show, whose exhibitors are all British suppliers offering low minimums, is launching a series of expert briefings during its autumn event next month (14-15 October at The Box Office Studio in Shoreditch, London). The exhibition presents a tightly curated collection of the best suppliers of silk, wool, lace, jacquards, linings, buttons, labels, workshop essentials and more aimed at the fashion, bridalwear, lingerie, interiors and costume making sectors.
Posted: 9 September 2026
Sustainability, pressure on prices and supply, and a growing crossover between stationery, gifting, and lifestyle products are emerging as key factors shaping the international paper and stationery industry, according to exhibitors participating in Paperworld Middle East 2026 taking place from 13-15 October at Dubai World Trade Centre. The insights point to a market where manufacturers are increasingly balancing competitive pricing with growing expectations around materials, supply reliability, design and product differentiation. From a sustainability perspective, purchasing decisions are shifting, with buyers placing more importance on responsible sourcing, recycled materials, and waste reduction alongside price, quality, and performance.
Posted: 1 September 2026
The UK's leading retail trade events, Spring & Autumn Fair, has today launched a new national campaign calling for a minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres across England. The campaign follows new research revealing retailers and consumers have independently identified the same practical measure to help encourage more visits to Britain's high streets. Launching under the banner 'Support Free Parking. Back Local Businesses. Bring People Back', the campaign centres around a Parliamentary petition urging local authorities to view parking as part of a wider strategy to increase footfall, support independent businesses and strengthen local economies.
Posted: 25 August 2026
Paperworld Middle East, the region's leading trade show for paper and stationery products, taking place from 13th to 15th October 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, has announced a strategic partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The collaboration reinforces the event's commitment to responsible sourcing while supporting the long-term development and transformation of the paper and stationery industry across the Middle East.
Posted: 18 August 2026
The Home & Gift Association has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, calling for targeted Government support to help independent retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and manufacturers continue to drive economic growth, job creation and vibrant high streets across the United Kingdom. In a letter sent by Managing Director Gemma Sault, the Home & Gift Association highlighted the significant contribution made by the UK's home, gift and stationery sector and outlined a series of policy recommendations designed to strengthen independent businesses and unlock future growth.
Posted: 13 August 2026
