Faire and Spring Fair are joining forces with a shared vision of growing and strengthening UK retail with Voices of Retail
This initiative calls for independent retailers to come together, take part, and be heard.
Voices of Retail is more than just research. It’s a movement to engage the retail community and equip it with shared knowledge.
It spotlights how retailers across the UK are navigating change, collaborating, and finding new ways to drive growth in an increasingly complex retail landscape.
The first phase is a large-scale national survey, designed to capture insights from thousands of retailers across the UK. These findings will shape a first-of-its-kind report that sets the agenda for UK retail in 2026 and beyond.
The campaign moves beyond the tired narrative of the declining high street and instead shines a light on the businesses powering retail through innovation, collaboration, and community, revealing how retailers are adapting their strategies, responding to economic pressures, and unlocking new ways to drive sales.
Retailers of all sizes are invited to take part in the first phase by completing a 5-minute questionnaire either in person at Spring Fair (February 1-4 at the NEC, Birmingham) or online.
Take part at https://voicesofretail.typeform.com/to/szNHQfmr
The questionnaire closes on March 2..
Retailers who take part will be entered for the chance to win one of five Voices of Retail Golden Tickets, which includes: an all-expenses-paid VIP experience at Autumn Fair 2026, including accommodation, travel, meals and personal onsite support, plus £300 in Faire credits to put straight back into their business. (T&Cs apply).
Following the survey, a number of retailers from across the country will be recruited for an in-depth discussion on the key topics shaping the future of retail, from local challenges and collaboration, to tech and product offering.
To complement retailer insight, more than 2,000 British shoppers will also take part in consumer research, creating one of the most comprehensive reports of its kind.
The detailed report findings of Voices of Retail will be revealed after the survey closes in late spring.
