Spring Fair 2027
7 February 2027 – 10 February 2027
The NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham, United Kingdom
Spring Fair is the UK's leading retail trade show, bringing together retail buyers, brands and suppliers across home, gift, fashion, garden and everyday products. The 2027 edition takes place at the NEC Birmingham and includes five content stages, a Pitch Live competition and 1,000+ listed exhibitors.
46 sessions · 44 speakers
Speakers (44)
- Rebekah Roy Fashion Stylist and Creative Director
- Becky Ash Editorial Director, Total Licensing Ltd
- Fay Tranter Event Director, Spring Fair
- Stuart Alldis Managing Director, CDA
- Christine Braithwaite Digital Skills Trainer, Google
- Deryane Tadd Founder, The Dressing Room
- Glenn White Digital Skills Trainer, Google
- John Abbate Economic Growth Lead for High Streets at Westminster City Council, Online Visual Merchandising Tutor at SDEA
- Andrew Xeni Founder & CEO, Fabacus
- Helen Dickinson Obe Chief Executive, British Retail Consortium
- Katy Norton Co-Founder/Director, Buying and Beyond
- Dan Finley Group Chief Executive Officer, Debenhams Group
- Natasha Birk Creator Ventures Manager, The Studio @ FLIGHTSTORY
- Lynsey Abbott Co-founder, Buying and Beyond
- Adriana Lovesy Founder, Greetings Lab
- Alan Roper Chief Executive Officer, Blue Diamond Garden Centres
- Gavin Peck Chief Executive Officer, The Works Stores Ltd
- Gilly Aspey Founder, Slate Clothing
- Holly Marler Creative Director, Cath Kidston
- Ilona Sunderland Creative Services & Product Development Manager, Aardman
- Jackson Szabo Portfolio Director, Hyve - Retail
- Keane Herman UK Business Lead, Hamleys
- Louisa Skevington Licensing Manager, Natural History Museum
- Trevor Pfeiffer Editor & Director, Garden Trade News
- Victoria Kay Head of Buying and Merchandising, Hamleys of London
- Alice Molyneaux Head of Licensing and Brand Partnerships, Liberty
- Beth Horn Head of Industry, Retail & Ecommerce, Facebook
- Beth Williams-Jones F&F Group Clothing Director, Tesco
- Caryn Franklin MBE Fashion commentator and TV presenter, All Walks Beyond the Catwalk
- Charlotte Broadbent Country Lead, Faire
- Jo Fairley Co-Founder, Green & Blacks
- Jo Seddon Design Manager, Dunelm
- Josie Will Business Development Manager, Joules
- Karren Brady British business executive, television personality and Small Business Ambassador, UK Government
- Kelly Brook
- Koreen Fader Chief Executive Officer and Market Leader, QVC UK at QVC Group
- Mary Berry DBE English food writer, chef, baker and television presenter
- Mary Portas OBE Creative Founder at Portas. Brand & Retail Expert, Broadcaster and Author, Portas
- Patricia Olufemi E-Commerce Creator, TikTok Shop
- Pere Bruach Design Manager, Liberty
- Philippa Cass Head of Merchandising UK, Tesco Stores Ltd
- Ray Clacher Chief Executive, Morleys Department Stores
- Simon Duggan-Hill President & CEO, Hallmark International
- Susan Hewlett Brand & Marketing Lead, Voisins Department Store
Agenda
- Next Season, Styled 7 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Making Sense of AI with Google 7 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- A Guide to Today's Licensing Industry 7 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Before You Sign 7 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Love at First Sight 7 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Dear Retail, 7 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Will AI Recommend Your Products? 7 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- The Perfect Fit? 7 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Pitch Live - Gift 7 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Next Season, Styled 7 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Next Season, Styled 8 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Social Media Masterclass with Google 8 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- A Guide to Today's Licensing Industry 8 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Cath Kidston x Aardman: Behind the Collaboration 8 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Drawn to Sell 8 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Love at First Sight 8 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Building Blue Diamond 8 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Will AI Recommend Your Products? 8 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- The Buyer's Eye 8 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- The GTN Greatest Christmas Awards 8 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- SS27: What's In, What's Next 8 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- The Creator Playbook: Lessons for Retailers 8 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- The State of Retail 2027 8 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Pitch Live - Fashion & Accessories 8 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Next Season, Styled 8 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- The Next Chapter of Debenhams 8 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Next Season, Styled 9 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Practical AI for Your Business with Google 9 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- A Guide to Today's Licensing Industry 9 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Nature, Reimagined 9 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- The Big Business of Being Small 9 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Will AI Recommend Your Products? 9 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Dressed for Discovery 9 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Cult Following 9 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- Pitch Live - Licensing 9 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Give Them a Reason to Come 9 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- A Little Hamleys Magic 9 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Pitch Live - Kids: Toy, Play & Clothing 9 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- Next Season, Styled 9 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- The Royal Horticultural Society: In Full Bloom 9 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Bricks & Mortar? It Works 9 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Next Season, Styled 10 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2
- A Guide to Today's Licensing Industry 10 February 2027 · Licensing Studio | Hall 5
- Build Your Business Online with Google 10 February 2027 · Masterclass Studio | Hall 3
- The Closing Conversation with Theo Paphitis 10 February 2027 · Heart of Retail Theatre | Hall 5
- Next Season, Styled 10 February 2027 · Style Studio | Hall 2