Meta Description: Spring Fair 2025 celebrates its 75th anniversary with top retail icons, industry insights, and over 1,200 exhibitors
Spring Fair, the UK's premier trade show for Home, Gift, and Fashion, is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham from February 2-5, 2025. The event will feature prominent industry figures including Jeff Banks, Theo Paphitis, Andrew Xeni, and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, all of whom have long-standing ties to the fair.
Llewelyn-Bowen’s design company will create the Licensing Lab lounge area, providing a stylish Networking Lounge for informal discussions and meetings. The flamboyant designer will open the Inspiring Retail Stage on 2nd February with a talk on licensing, art, and design.
Retail and technology entrepreneur Andrew Xeni will deliver sessions on scaling sustainability, licensing success, and the future of digital product passports. Xeni, who founded eco-conscious brand Nobody’s Child, will also lead a keynote.
Jeff Banks will share insights from his 60+ years in licensing, discussing the dos and don’ts of designer collaborations. Banks has been a key part of the show’s success, working with many exhibitors over the years.
Theo Paphitis, TV dragon and founder of #SBS Small Business Sunday, will also make his mark, offering guidance for small businesses on competing with larger retailers.
With over 1,200 exhibitors and more than 1 million products on display, Spring Fair 2025 promises to be an unmissable event, showcasing new brands, exclusive products, and exciting opportunities for buyers.
