We’re here as a buying group for independent retailers. AIS is a membership organisation that celebrates individuality and entrepreneurship. We make sure every member thrives by combining all our strengths, buying power, creativity, and expertise. With collective retail sales of £1.5 billion, suppliers and brands from around the world are eager to partner with us.
A major benefit of AIS membership is access to our INDX trade shows, where Members can browse commercially curated products, place orders, and take advantage of exclusive deals and discounts. Organised by our in-house industry experts, the INDX portfolio covers furniture, fashion, homeware, flooring, and sports.
Additional benefits include:
An unparalleled end-to-end service focused on driving profit for you.
A bespoke central payment system (CENPAC) saves time and money.
Innovation-led buying and product merchandising services.
Access to our portfolio of market-leading brands and product ranges.
We have a team of highly respected buying experts in home, fashion, leisure, sports, and toys. We source the best brands, suppliers, and exclusive products, and we develop exclusive own label ranges. We negotiate exclusive deals and discounts, and provide essential, commercially driven services to support the independent retailer.
Furniture is at the heart of the AIS buying group. Get direct access to new, bestselling, and exclusive products across upholstery, dining & living, beds & bedroom, and garden & outdoor.
From leading brands to exclusively sourced ranges across kitchen & dining, organising & storage, small electricals, bed & bath, soft furnishing, home living, and home accessories.
Explore the latest trends and brands across menswear, womenswear, kidswear and lingerie. With a strong commercial focus on lifestyle and high street labels, plus our own label First Avenue.
AIS Flooring One offers Members the largest and most innovative selection of floor coverings in the UK and Ireland, with traditional and contemporary flooring products for every room of the house.
A one-stop-shop of retail industry expertise, supporting with annual strategy and planning, buying, and brand selection - all designed to improve margins and profitability.
Our newest division, the AIS sports and leisure team work with leading sports, active lifestyle, performance wear, and team wear suppliers with a focus on innovation, expertise, and quality.
Our Toy Division is the home of market-leading toy brands and unique products for children. As an AIS Member you also get access to exclusive margin-beating import programmes too.
CENPAC is our unique AIS central payment system. CENPAC enables Members to settle all invoices from our preferred AIS suppliers with one easy and convenient direct-debit payment.
Join our thriving membership today. Stay proudly independent but have access to global brands, our leading central payment facility, innovation-led buying and merchandising, and VIP access to the busiest trade-buying calendar of events in the sector.
Support independent retail. Join our global partnership of brands and suppliers. Reap the benefits of our one-stop payment system, and grow your business by partnering with the UK and Ireland’s top buying group for fashion, home, and leisure.
