Autumn Fair is back from 4 – 7 September at NEC Birmingham, and will be shining a spotlight on sustainability for this year’s show.
Brands which are committed to making positive and impactful changes to the environment will be championed at the show via the Sustainability Trail, which runs across all home, gift, fashion, and design & source sectors.
Organisers have seen an increase in visitors to the exhibitor list filtering their search by Sustainability and Made in Britain this year, indicating an exponential increase in desire from retailers and buyers for sustainable, locally made, ethically produced and environmentally friendly brands.
Daniel Mayhew, event director at Autumn Fair, commented: “It is more and more apparent that conscious decisions are the future of retail. How materials are sourced, manufacturing processes, waste, and packaging are all key considerations for suppliers and retailers. The story behind products is a major consideration when sourcing new ranges/suppliers – and is becoming increasingly so for the end consumer too.
“Our emphasis on the popular Sustainability Trail ensures that brands who have made a commitment to reducing our global impact are highlighted and promoted. We hope that it will continue to encourage visitors to focus on sustainability and inspire more brands to prioritise sustainability in developing new products.
“Our Power of One campaign also energises suppliers, retailers and consumers to take small steps to change the world, one decision at a time. We are all on this journey together.”
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