Associated Independent Stores

Furniture is the single biggest AIS trading category and covers all product areas from upholstery to cabinet and beds. Most of the leading Brands, such as Duresta, G Plan, Baker Bedford and Tempur are available through AIS and more than half of our members benefit from access to furniture ranges. The AIS Fashion division is comprehensive in its offering across Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories, Intimate apparel and Childrenswear. At the INDX Shows Members are able to source and buy many leading fashion brands across all sectors.

Linens are a major product category within AIS and product sourced through us can be found in many of our members from department stores to furniture and home specialists. It's supported by two shows each year which also include soft furnishings. A key part of our offer exclusive ranges as well as leading and well known household Brand names. In keeping with many other AIS trading categories we also value input from AIS members and there is a representative Strategy Group that helps give guidance and strategic direction.

The AIS Fashion division is comprehensive in its offering across Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories, Intimate apparel and Childrenswear. At the INDX Shows Members are able to source and buy many leading fashion brands across all sectors. It is our aim to negotiate exclusive Member only terms with the brands to enhance Members margins and drive profitability. First Avenue is a womenswear brand and is exclusive to Members. The brand offers head to toe wardrobe solutions for the modern woman. The ranges follow fashion trends for a mature customer delivering new and innovative styles each season.