Spring Fair, the leading UK marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion returns to the NEC Birmingham from February 5th to 8th, 2023.

With the support of independent retailers, multiples, and up-and-coming new talent, the fair offers cross-buying opportunities for retailers and showcases thousands of new products.

Highlights and Features

At the New Product Showcase, buyers can discover the latest designs and launches. In the Sustainability Showcase, visitors can learn about sustainable products and meet experts from Products of Change. The Inspiring Retail Stage features over 40 speakers sharing market intelligence, trends, and valuable industry information. Theo Paphitis and The Style Sisters will be among the speakers. The fair also hosts the #SBS Village, dedicated to supporting start-up businesses.

Home

The Spring Fair 2023 will feature a variety of home and outdoor lifestyle brands such as Coach House, Kaemingk, and Hill Interiors, as well as housewares from Apollo Housewares, T&G Woodware Ltd, and Blue Stem Group. The event will also introduce Pure Table Top, showcasing beautiful tablewares from brands such as Joules and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. The Everyday sector in Hall 1 offers affordable items from Avron, Hovemint, and 151 Products.

Gift

The Gift sector at Spring Fair showcases an array of contemporary and personalised gifts from top brands. The Beauty & Wellbeing sector features the most sought-after pampering products that are ethically made and sourced. The Greetings & Stationery sector features the most creative cards and stationery from leading exhibitors. The Christmas, Floral & Seasonal Decorations sector brings the festive season to life. The Party & Celebrations sector is filled with joy-bringing decorations and costumes for every occasion. Kids, Toys and Play offers the finest children's toys, gadgets, and craft gifts.

Fashion

The UK's Moda fashion trade show is an important destination for retailers, with collections from over 300 UK and international brands, four clearly defined sectors: Womenswear, Footwear, Fashion Accessories, and Jewellery & Watch. Moda presents the latest collections from leading women's wear labels, sought-after footwear brands, handbags, and jewelry from well-known brands. J&W, with over 100 exhibitors, is the biggest returning jewelry showcase in the UK, offering fine jewelry, silver jewelry, fashion jewelry, and more. A dedicated area for jewelry creation is also available.

Moda Stage

Moda Stage features inspirational catwalk shows, seminars, workshops, and awards, offering free trend inspiration and business insights. The Moda Catwalk, at 11am, 1pm, and 2.30pm each day, showcases the latest womenswear, footwear, and accessories. The latest trends including Sundial, The Vibe, Electric, and Different Angles, are presented through styled outfits from Saloos, Jayley Collection, Lighthouse Clothing, and footwear headline sponsor Lunar. The Moda Catwalk is a must-see for buyers.

Spring Fair, as ‘shop for sops” has supported the retail industry for over 70 years and now encompasses the UK’s longest running fashion buying show Moda, offering retailers unmissable cross-buying opportunities across home, gift and fashion, and access to up-and-coming new design talent and hundreds of exciting brands which exhibit exclusively at Spring Fair.

Nicola Meadows, Portfolio Director at Spring & Autumn Fair says; “I am delighted to be back at Spring Fair in my new role as Portfolio Director with thousands of inspirational brands filling the halls with the latest best-selling products”.

With newness and sustainability at the forefront, Spring Fair 2023 is set to offer a vibrant showcase for retailers and buyers alike. “This year’s Spring Fair is set to offer retailers a truly international and vibrant showcase with newness and sustainability top of the agenda”, concludes Nicola