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Extra time

INDX has added another day

INDX Furniture has added an additional day to the event, which will now open on Sunday 23 January.

The show, formerly The AIS Furniture Show, is open to all retailers, not just AIS members.

‘The September 2021 show exceeded our expectations and in collaboration with our suppliers and retailers, we’ve decided to run the next show for three days and include a much called-for Sunday opening. The AIS selectors have secured an unrivalled collection of leading names to exhibit at what promises to be an exciting showcase, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Cranmore Park,’ says Emma Rackley, AIS director of furniture and home.

‘We would also like to take this opportunity to reassure our community that we will continue to work closely with the venue team to ensure we look after everyone’s comfort and wellbeing and deliver a safe and successful show.’

The confirmed list of cabinet suppliers includes Actona, Andrena, Hill & Hunter, HND, Jual, Papaya, TCH, Unique and Venjakob, and they will be joined by garden supplier Firmans and upholstery suppliers 3C, Alstons, Corium, himolla, HTL and Primavera.

INDX Furniture offers free entrance, free on-site parking and complimentary refreshments for visitors. Visit: www.indxshows.co.uk

PRACTICALITIES

Venue: Cranmore Park, Solihull

When: Sunday 23 January, 10am – 5pm Monday 24 January, 8:30am – 5pm Tuesday 25 January, 8:30am – 4pm

Need to know: Visitors are required to pre-register, prove Covid vaccination status to enter the show and wear a face mask while at Cranmore Park.

AND SO TO BEDS…

INDX Beds & Bedroom will be making its debut at Cranmore Park on 26-27 April. Offering buyers and retailers a dedicated showcase of beds, bedroom cabinet and sofa beds from some of the biggest names in the industry, INDX Beds & Bedroom will provide a forum to meet with existing suppliers and discover new opportunities. The show will open from 8.30am to 5pm on 26 April and 8.30am to 4pm on 27 April.

Innovation

himolla is continuing its transformation

Sofas you can live, sleep, lounge around and reflect on are truly close to himolla’s heart, creating favourite places where you can physically and mentally relax.

‘We are very happy and proud of our loyal and consistent customer base in the UK and Republic of Ireland,’ says Markus Lutz, himolla international sales director. ‘We have a great local sales team and great products and we are all working in the same direction.

‘Mission transformation is not just an empty slogan but necessary. We have put ourselves under a strict mandate to innovate, developing fantastic products to excite customers worldwide and

4050 Trapez having a little bit of a say in moving upholstery furniture into the 21st century. As bold as that sounds, it is simple logic for a big player like himolla.

‘Thanks to Tamara Härty, himolla design, product and marketing manager, himolla is increasingly becoming a trendsetter in the industry. We surprise with impressive, never-before-seen and patented functions. Because of competitive pricing, as well as a number of copycats, we are determined to forge ahead with bold ideas, innovation, and a most desirable design and 360deg brand development. Customers can rely on our proven high quality, perfect

6902 Funktion seating comfort and ability to tailor sofas to the customer’s needs.’

At the show, exciting colour combinations, sensual fabric, fine leather, lavish flower arrangements and large illuminated pictures will transport visitors to a lush and chic vision of a tasteful home. New products and innovations are also on display and are the focus of 360deg marketing.

A new sofa and sales concept, elements at the POS for sofas and recliner collections will be presented, along with the introduction of smaller upholstered elements or ‘icons’. Visit: www.himolla.com

, 6-9 February, NEC Spring Fair

Expect the unexpected

The marketplace for home, gift, fashion and design returns for 2022

Spring Fair is the UK’s most diverse and vibrant wholesale marketplace for home, gift, fashion and sourcing. As it returns for its first live event since 2020, the reaction so far from brands and buyers is resoundingly positive.

Following on from the astonishing success of Autumn Fair, Spring Fair looks set to be bigger and better, with a stellar line-up of brands. Floor space is almost sold out across every sector and the show will see the official launch of Curated Meetings, while the Inspiring Retail Stage will lead the conversation on empowering change.

Spring Fair is where bestsellers are found, relationships are forged and curiosity is piqued. Imagine a treasure trove of new ideas and new trends just waiting to be discovered for display in your store. If you want to touch, feel and experience what’s new and innovative across the home, gift (incorporating greetings, floral, party and Christmas), and fashion retail industry, Spring Fair is the exhibition for you.

The depth of product and trend inspiration available at the show provides buyers the opportunity to make unexpected discoveries. The power in diversification is something that can only be explored at Spring Fair, helping to offer customers something different, and stand out from the crowd.

Within Home, showcasing the most stylish and on-trend furniture, textiles and decorative interior accessories, visitors will discover a host of exclusive brands including Coach House, Hill Interiors, Malini and Walton’s & Co. Showing exclusively in the UK at Spring Fair, Kaemingk will present its unique decorative items for home and garden. Danish brand Chic Antiques returns, as

The show is looking to build on the success of Autumn Fair well as French brand Maison Berger, and Authentic Models and Clayre & Eef from Holland. Hand-picked and curated, Summerhouse is home to style-led homewares and gifts. This season welcomes the return of Danish brand Bloomingville, as well as Bronte by Moon, Libra, Biggie Best and Gallery Direct.

In Hall 8, Housewares will be serving up the best in culinary must-haves, from the latest innovations in cookware and kitchenware to beautiful tableware decor and dining ideas. Brands already signed for larger stands include RKW, Ultimate Products, Denby Brands, T&G Woodware, The DRH Collection, David Mason Design, Apollo Housewares, Bluestem Group, Captivate Brands, Creative Products and Kuhn Rikon. Visitors will also discover a host of high-end overseas brands such as Jomafe from Portugal and Olivawood from Tunisia, as well as Costa Nova, Casafina, Gusta/Kapimex, Atmosphera and Secret de Gourmet on the My Gifts Trade stand.

In a repeat of the initiative launched at the 2020 show, Spring Fair collaborates on the BHETA Bira Village for 2022 and is host to eight brands showcasing inspired tableware, housewares and kitchenware.

After its successful trial at Autumn Fair, Curated Meetings is scaling up for its official launch, offering more space, more meetings and more sectors. Over 300 one-to-ones between buyers and brands based on mutual interest generated thousands of pounds of new business at Autumn Fair and the programme now includes brands across all sectors. Visit: www.springfair.com

Returning

CIFF will return to Guangzhou in March

The 2021 show attracted 20% more visitors

The extraordinary success of CIFF Guangzhou 2021 is generating much enthusiasm and high expectations for the organisation of the next edition. Last year’s exhibition attracted 357,809 visitors, a 20.17% rise on 2019’s edition, held before the pandemic.

The 49th CIFF Guangzhou will take place in two phases: the first, running from 18-21 March, will be dedicated to home furnishings, home decor, home textiles, and outdoor and leisure furniture; the second, from 28-31 March, will feature office furniture, furnishings for hotels, public and commercial spaces and healthcare facilities, and materials and machinery for the furniture industry.

The Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, which covers a total area of 750,000sqm of exhibition space, is expected to host more than 4,000 companies and over 350,000 visitors.

CIFF Guangzhou 2022 will pay particular attention to international trade. The pandemic has strongly influenced how relations between Chinese manufacturers and international customers are managed. With the Overseas Procurement Circle, CIFF intends to innovate and continue finding new solutions to expand the network of over 200 world markets developed over 24 years of experience and the business opportunities for export. The exhibition will offer buyers, purchasing groups and international e-commerce operators essential information, roundthe-clock services, and an efficient one-stop sourcing platform. Visit: www.ciff.furniture