An Introduction to the Show

From Rachel Breen, Head of Home Associated Independent Stores (AIS)

[Bio: With over 20 years of homewares buying experience and having previously held Buying Manager roles at Next, Sainsburys, and Debenhams, Rachel joined AIS to head up the Homewares Division in 2016.]

The AIS team and I are delighted to be welcoming you back to Cranmore Park for the February 2023 edition of INDX Homewares, and we’re pleased to be continuing our partnership with leading Trend Forecasting Agency Scarlet Opus.

We’ve planned an exciting two-day showcase, and alongside the latest trends and innovations from over 85 suppliers, you can look forward to plenty of new-to-market product launches, demos and competitions, plus the unveiling of our new category Pet Lifestyle – with its dedicated first floor exhibition space.

And as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also be bringing you a daily ‘Dog Walk’ featuring pet apparel and accessories, a celebrity meet and greet with Style Sisters on the Turner Bianca stand, and live pottery throwing with Keith Brymer Jones.

We’ve sourced some fantastic new suppliers to strengthen and expand our existing product mix, and if you’re an AIS Member, we of course look forward to exclusively unveiling the new collection of Simply Home, and the product development team will be on-hand to take you through the new range and offer their expert advice and guidance.

If you’re joining us on day one of the show, we’d love to see you for post-show drinks and canapés, an informal and enjoyable opportunity to wind down and network with colleagues.

Without further ado, I’ll hand you over to our category experts for an overview of this season’s debut brands.

Thank you for your continued support, I look forward to seeing you soon and hope you have an enjoyable and successful show.

Say Hello to our New Brands

From our Resident Product Experts Hayley Roberts (Cookshop, Tabletop, Pet and Electricals) and Hilary Walbancke (Textiles and Home Gift).

INDX Homewares has something for all in today’s competitive marketplace, and with a dedicated first-floor exhibition space, new category Pet Lifestyle gives retailers a great incremental sales opportunity to buy into a recession proof sector, with product including beds, clothing, accessories and treats for our four-legged friends.

Across our existing product categories we have so many debut exhibitors this season that it’s impossible to mention them all, but newcomers will include…

Eco-homewares brand LIGA, who use only sustainable or recycled materials, and staying on-theme, UK manufactured, Splosh is the new way to buy refillable home essentials -helping to reduce plastic waste by 90%.

Iconic Scandinavian designer homewares brand Georg Jensen will be showcasing their range of pitchers, vases, candle holders and clocks, and Riva Home, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of cushions, throws and bedlinen, will be bringing their portfolio of renowned brands; Paoletti, furn, The Linen Yard, Linen House, and Evans Lichfield.

FRAAS will be presenting their beautiful Living Edition of woven throws, manufactured from the highest quality recycled yarn, and Potter’s Crouch will be introducing their vegan-friendly, cruelty-free home scent collection, manufactured from a farm in Hertfordshire.

Herdy, the cute and lovable character from the English Lake District, will be spreading smiles and happiness with their fun collection of kitchen textiles and ceramics, and Hootyballoo will be offering their celebration solutions for every occasion, including weddings, baby showers, graduations, and hen parties - from ribbons, flowers and gift tags, to confetti, cake boxes and bunting!

Floor Plan