INDX Furniture: A meeting point for innovation and business

Promising design innovation and retail inspiration, INDX Furniture returns to Cranmore Park, Solihull from Saturday 17 January 2026 to Tuesday 20 January 2026.

The 4-day trade show will bring together an expertly edited exhibitor selection featuring the industry’s best brands, and highlighting the latest ranges across categories including upholstery, living & dining, garden & outdoor, and home furnishing accessories.

Following its regular format, admission on the first day of the show is reserved for AIS Members, while general trade visitors are welcome to attend on days two, three, and four.

Well-known for its unique approach to curation, we caught up with the experts from award winning Buying Group, Associated Independent Stores (AIS), who are responsible for hand picking every brand and product at the show, ensuring a highly commercial, trend-driven edit that cuts through the noise.

Emma Rackley, Director of Furniture and Home, AIS: “We’ve been running furniture trade shows and events at AIS/Cranmore Park for over 20 years and during that time we’ve seen a lot of change, and faced a complex array of challenges – and none more so than today’s shifting landscape…

“In such a demanding environment, with consumer price sensitivity, increased operating costs, and supply chain disruptions, the true craftspeople of retail will emerge.

“They are the ones who don’t see challenge as a barrier but an opportunity for reinvention. They will not just survive the storm, but will redesign the ship, optimising the supply chain for value, elevating the digital experience for connection, and building lasting relationships through quality and purpose.

“And we remain focused on helping them succeed. By bringing together insight and expertise to create authentic, trend and market-driven shows, that connect our AIS Members and community of retailers with the most forward-thinking suppliers in the business.”

Rachel Cooper, Category Selector, AIS: “Tough times call for smarter choices, and our role at AIS/INDX Shows is simple: to provide the most efficient and effective meeting point for innovation and commercial business.

“Our AIS Members and visiting retailers need better products and stronger margins, and our suppliers need a clear path to market. The INDX Furniture show is where the UK furniture sector gets down to business, finds cost-effective solutions, and lays practical foundations for the next year’s success.

“In January, we are delighted to be welcoming a hand-picked selection of suppliers making their INDX debut, including highly commercial and affordable Zoy Furniture, for whom the show represents their first time exhibiting in the UK.

“Kuka Home – one of the top five manufacturers in the far east, will be showcasing their collection of cool designs, and You’re Furnished will be joining the line-up, as specialists in furniture with a reclaimed edge.

“Vale Bridgecraft are also not to be missed, handmade in the UK, and a big surprise – it’s not the Vale Bridgecraft you once knew!

“We look forward to bringing everyone together again in January and seeing the industry’s unstoppable innovation and energy back on our show floor”.

To date, the confirmed exhibitor line-up is set to headline brands including Abode, At The Helm, Avriio, Calia Italia, Canmov, Classic Furniture, Contrast, Couch & Co, Cófra, Flooring One, Gallery Direct, G Plan, G Plan Cabinet, G Plan Upholstery, HND, HTL, Hestia Living, J&C, Kuka Home, MiBed, New Trend Concepts, OTI, Papaya Trading, Primavera Furniture, Sofa Source, Tomasella, Tomasella Class, Torelli, Wood Bros, You’re Furnished, and Zoy Furniture.

Event venue and home of INDX Shows, Cranmore Park is centrally located in the heart of the UK, just on the edge of Birmingham. Easy to get to, with all major air, road, and rail links close by, and designed specifically to encourage a professional, informal, and friendly trade show exhibition environment.

Visitors benefit from plenty of free onsite parking, complimentary refreshments, and unmatched hospitality that ensures the show is a stress-free experience, and as productive as it is enjoyable.

More than just a trade show, INDX Furniture is where the industry’s leaders connect, collaborate, and find the essential tools and inspiration required to meet today’s challenges head-on. Register today: https://indxshows.co.uk/shows/furniture

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