Just opened your shop or opening up soon? Win £5,000 with Faire!

Don't miss the opportunity to win a shopping spree on the shelves of your dreams...

 

This Autumn Fair we’re excited to partner with Faire, world’s leading online wholesale marketplace. As the UK’s largest seasonal trade show, we’re bridging the gap between online and offline buying by offering UK brands and retailers, in the independent community, the opportunity to simplify buying processes, expand networks, discover unique products and grow their business. To both Faire and Autumn Fair it remains extremely important to support new businesses the at the start of their retail journey. We know that opening a store requires a strong creative vision, a resourceful spirit and a determination to bring something to your community that is uniquely yours.  

 

Every retail journey deserves a great beginning, and that’s why we’re delighted to announce this special opportunity. For a limited time, Faire is giving new and aspiring retailers the chance to win £5,000 in Faire credit. Whether you’re dreaming of opening your very own retail store, or in need of a stock refresh for your recently opened shop – this could be the boost you need to make it a reality. 

 

The competition runs until 5pm on September 4th before a shortlist of finalists are selected. Finalists will then be reviewed by a panel of industry experts - including Charlotte Broadbent (Country Lead at Faire), Rebecca Morter (Founder and CEO of Lone Design Club), Andrew Goodacre (CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association) and Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones (Founder of The Black Farmer). 

 

If you match the criteria or know someone who is, we highly encourage you to throw your hat into the ring and take advantage of this exciting opportunity. Entering is easy: 

 

1. Complete this short form - let them know how £5,000 to spend on Faire would help your business 

 

2. Apply to Open with Faire  - their programme that offers extended payment terms to new retailers. It’s free to apply to and takes just a few minutes to complete. In the application, you can tell us how much in 60 day payment terms you'd like access to, however there is no obligation to use these. 

 

Wilfred of The Farmer has personally benefited from Open with Faire, using £15,000 to launch and stock his first physical shop in Brixton last year. “Anyone who has tried to launch a small business knows how hard it is to access finance. Unless you have the luxury of self-funding, which most people don’t, it’s incredibly difficult to get traditional lenders behind you. Open with Faire played a huge role in the launch of my first store – it alleviated so many of the financial pressures and risks, so much so, we’re opening a second store later this year in White City.” 

 

Stay tuned for updates, and best of luck! 

 

By visiting Autumn Fair 2024 1st – 4th September, you could experience some of the amazing products on Faire in the flesh! Touch and engage with incredible products then use Faire’s platform to make processing orders seamless and stress free. Sign up to Autumn Fair 2024 to make the most of this unprecedented industry collaboration.  

 

*Entry requirements and full terms and conditions found here