Autumn Fair has announced the return of its Little Black Book for 2026. The premium buyer guide has been designed to help retailers navigate the show more efficiently, discover emerging brands faster, and stay ahead of the trends shaping the busiest trading season of the year.
Available exclusively to pre-registered buyers attending Autumn Fair 2026, the refreshed guide has been developed as a practical tool for time-poor retailers looking to maximise every minute at the show, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from September 6 to September 9.
More than a show directory, this year’s Little Black Book has been reworked to reflect the realities of modern retail buying, helping visitors shortlist suppliers, identify commercially relevant content sessions, and discover products expected to become key sellers ahead of Christmas and Spring/Summer 2027.
Only 5,000 copies of the guide will be produced – available exclusively to buyers who opt in during registration.
Matthew Mein, event director at Autumn Fair & Glee, said: “Retailers are busier than ever and buying behaviour has changed significantly over the last few years. Buyers are looking for ways to source faster, discover genuine newness, and make confident decisions without wasting time. The Little Black Book has been designed to help them do exactly that. It’s practical, curated and genuinely useful.”
Inside the 2026 edition, buyers will find:
● A full exhibitor directory featuring more than 800 suppliers
● Curated content highlights and must-attend sessions from the new Counter Talks Stage
● Trend insight and product inspiration for the peak trading season
● Early visibility of bestselling products and emerging trends expected to shape consumer demand
● Show planning tools designed to help visitors maximise their time at the show
The launch comes as Autumn Fair continues to evolve its overall buyer experience for 2026, with new content stages, networking spaces, and experiential features – all designed around the findings of the recent Voices of Retail 2026 report by Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire.
The deadline to secure a print copy is July 12. Little Black Book Week will run from June 29. To register and claim your copy, visit https://www.autumnfair.com/little-black-book
