The Digital Foundry (Hall 3a) A sleek innovation lab exploring AI, e-commerce tools and retail tech that helps independent stores thrive both online and offline. The Licensing Lab (Hall 4) A creative hub where ideas meet opportunity, designed for brands, designers and retailers exploring licensing partnerships and collaborations. The Merchant’s Corner (Hall 3) Styled like a British indie shopfront, this space offers live pitch competitions, masterclasses and insight sessions for independent retailers and small businesses. The Design Studio (Hall 6) A beautiful space blending trend-led talks with a stylish bar setting for networking and inspiration, positioning Home and Interiors as must-visit destinations. The Buyers Retreat (Hall 3) A tranquil, botanical-style lounge offering buyers a place to pause, recharge, and connect with peers over complimentary refreshments. Design – A New Destination for Interiors (Hall 6) This new sourcing and networking hub caters to interior designers, architects and hospitality buyers. Exhibitors include Coach House, Rama Carpets featuring Christopher Guy and Calvin Klein, Clare Wright Art, Lip Ceramics, Bowron Sheepskins, Maison Marguerite, Urban Nature Culture, The Otters Brook Collection and more, each showcasing furniture, lighting, and decorative finishes crafted for retail and commercial spaces. Another major highlight of the 2026 edition is the launch of Fashion at Spring Fair, a brand-new destination dedicated to style, creativity, and trend-driven sourcing. Bringing together apparel, accessories, and jewellery under one roof, the new fashion hub responds directly to buyer demand for a fashion-first showcase that connects leading and emerging brands with retailers seeking fresh, commercial collections. Located just one hour away from London, this is where industry gamechangers are born, breakthrough collections emerge, and brands make their mark. THE HEART OF RETAIL CONNECTION Beyond sourcing, Spring Fair continues to be the beating heart of UK retail, where relationships are formed, trends are discovered, and inspiration is shared. With buyers representing a collective purchasing power of over £2.25bn, the show is the ultimate place to connect, collaborate and craft the future of retail. Whether you’re a stationery buyer, craft retailer, designer, or lifestyle curator, Spring Fair 2026 is where creativity meets commerce and where you, the alchemists of retail, turn inspiration into transformation. Join the community, discover the alchemy, and shape the next chapter of retail innovation. Spring Fair 2026 1-4 February, NEC Birmingham. Register: www.springfair.com 35 SPRING FAIR PREVIEW
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