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AIS is ahead of the game in this month's Toy World magazine
Read what our Members have to say to Toy World magazine about being an AIS member and why attending...
22 Aug 2024 • 2 min read
INDX Shows
AIS Hosts Body Positivity Panel at INDX Intimate Apparel
During the INDX Intimate Apparel show, AIS hosted Retail Insights, where industry experts discussed...
Evie Bowers
08 Aug 2024 • 4 min read
AIS News
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AIS Add Another Award to Their Trophy Cabinet
We are delighted to announce that we've been awarded winners of Best Buying Group (Furniture News'...
Evie Bowers
05 Aug 2024 • 2 min read
AIS News
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AIS win Best Buying Group 2024
We're proud to announce we have won the award for Best Buying Group 2024 at The Interiors Monthly...
Evie Bowers
05 Aug 2024 • 2 min read
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AIS News
AIS present Lifetime Achievement Award to Philip Horner
AIS pleased to present Philip Horner, UK Country Manager, Mey Bodywear with The Lifetime Achievement...
Evie Bowers
02 Aug 2024 • 3 min read
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AIS on a winning streak
For the second year running, (AIS) and its Furniture team are delighted to have won the Best Buying...
Evie Bowers
11 Jul 2024 • 3 min read
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Industry Blog
Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home
09 Jul 2024 • 3 min read
AIS announces new Head of Events
Kelly Smith has been promoted to Head of Events, after previously working at AIS for 2 and half years...
Helen Bevins
22 May 2024 • 2 min read
Helen Bevins
22 Apr 2024 • 1 min read
AIS News
INDX Shows
Hot Off The Press: INDX Fashion Shows Hit The Limelight
Developed and managed by Associated Independent Stores, the INDX Fashion shows so far this year have...
08 Feb 2024 • 8 min read
AIS Welcomes New Member Heima
AIS would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Member, Heima who joined Associated Independent...
05 Feb 2024 • 2 min read
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First Avenue Team - A Day In The Life
First Avenue is an Associated Independent Stores Member-only exclusive womenswear range, and the team...
05 Feb 2024 • 5 min read
The 5 R’s Of Retail Merchandising
Explore the 5 R's of Retail Merchandising in our latest blog post, a comprehensive guide to retail...
Tom Wheatcroft
22 Jan 2024 • 2 min read
Understanding Retail Merchandising
Retail merchandising can benefit your store and bring in extra revenue but how does it work? Read here...
20 Dec 2023 • 5 min read