Independent retailers preparing for the busiest trading season of the year are being given the chance to boost their buying budget with the launch of Stock Up On Us, a new competition from Autumn Fair 2026 worth up to £2,000
One lucky winner will receive a £1,000 buying budget to spend with exhibitors at Autumn Fair, along with travel expenses, lunch and a VIP visitor experience, while five runners-up will each receive £100 to spend at the show. Buyers simply need to register for Autumn Fair before 11.59pm on Sunday August 16 to be entered into the prize draw.
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from September 6-9, the event is co-locating with Glee on September 8-9, creating Europe’s biggest buying moment with more than 20,000 buyers, 1,200-plus exhibitors and more than 500,000 products spanning home, gift, fashion, garden and outdoor living.
The competition has been designed to support independent retailers at a time when careful buying decisions are more important than ever. Whether investing in proven bestsellers, discovering new brands or exploring emerging trends, the additional buying budget gives winners even greater freedom to stock their shelves with confidence ahead of the festive season and into early 2027.
Autumn Fair brings together hundreds of leading and emerging brands across home, gift and fashion, with more than 30% of exhibitors exclusive to the show and over 25% exhibiting for the first time, ensuring buyers have access to fresh products and unique collections unavailable elsewhere. Alongside thousands of new product launches, visitors can also benefit from an expanded content programme featuring retail trends, expert advice, networking opportunities and practical business insights.
The launch of the competition reinforces Autumn Fair’s commitment to supporting independent retailers not only by connecting them with leading suppliers, but also by helping them maximise their buying budgets at one of the industry’s most important sourcing events.
To enter, buyers simply need to register for their free ticket to Autumn Fair before 11.59pm on Sunday August 16. The winner and five runners-up will be selected after the closing date.
