In less than 10 weeks Scotland will be giving a warm winter welcome to retailers far and wide as Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring gets under way
Buyers can now register for entry tickets and get a sneak preview of some of the creative gifts, homewares, accessories, textiles and crafts that will be showcased.
More than just a sourcing event, this year’s show features a dynamic programme of talks and panel discussions designed to equip visitors with insight into key retail trends and challenges.
The programme highlights include:
- 2026 Retail Trends unveiled from an expert panel of suppliers and retailers
- Digital masterclasses on mastering TikTok, Social Media Selling and AI, delivered by Business Gateway experts
- How to Improve your Visual Merchandising by visual merchandising guru Arantxa Garcia
- A one-to-one interview with House of Bruar owner Patrick Birkbeck on building an award-winning store
- The Future of Our Towns – a panel discussion led by Scotland’s Town Partnership, featuring experts from around Scotland who have reinvigorated their high streets
- Trademark Protection & Anti-Copyright Guidance from legal specialist Euan Duncan
- Made in Scotland for food & drink – what does this mean? – a panel discussion hosted by Scotland Food & Drink
- Traditional Sales Masterclass with Therese Oertenblad exploring the lasting power of human connection in retail
- EPR and the new packaging schemes unravelled by Scottish Grocers Federation’s Cat Hay
In addition, at 1pm on Monday January 19 and Tuesday January 20 there will be a lively Nessie’s Den session where Launch Gallery exhibitors pitch their products to retailers and experts for their feedback. Monday’s panel features gift experts Dawn Kane from Scottish Seabird Centre, Carol Macrae from Eilean Donan Castle and Wendy Ross from Ruby Red gifts shops as Nessies, hosted by Show Director Mark Saunders. Tuesday’s session will focus on food and drink exhibitors.
The co-located Speciality Food & Drink Show is this year supported by Scotland Food & Drink.
Sponsored by The Giftware Association (GA), the Best Product Awards will once again recognise those suppliers with innovative, commercial products across the show, culminating in an awards ceremony at the end of the first day of the show. Judged by industry experts Hayley Ker from Dobbies; Connor Heggie from Sterling furniture and gifts; Therese Oertenblad from the Small Business Collaborative; Gemma Sault, GA CEO, and Sarah Holmes from gift shop Pencil Me In in Elgin. All exhibitors are encouraged to enter with the winners receiving free stand space for 2027.
Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring is a treasure trove for creative and innovative gifts, textiles, crafts and homewares with stands booking fast. Recently booked exhibitors include Coastal UK, Nemesis Now, Lume, Snug Aromatics, Ealain Publications, Formation Co. jewellery, Middleshade Perfume and many more.
Show director Mark Saunders said: “Scotland’s Trade Show punches well above its weight with some of the most creative and innovative suppliers in the market. Beyond the products, it’s a place to network, learn and connect so should be firmly fixed in every retailer’s diary.”
Event Details:
- Event: Scotland’s Trade Show Spring
- Dates: January 18-20, 2026
- Location: SEC, Glasgow
- Registration: https://register.visitcloud.com/survey/1ek9lyktayivk/register
