Gallery Direct rejoins AIS and debuts at INDX Furniture

Gallery Direct were excited to confirm that they have rejoined AIS (Associated Independent Stores), the UK and Ireland’s leading buying group for home, fashion and leisure.

The move has already delivered exciting opportunities for both Gallery and AIS members, with the company proud to have exhibited at two recent INDX Trade Shows: the Furniture Show at the end of August and the Home Show in mid-September.

Both shows provided the ideal platform for Gallery to reconnect with members and present its complete lifestyle offering, including award-winning furniture, home accessories, textiles, wall décor, lighting, and outdoor collections. The two shows, resulted in exciting new developments, including discussions on store displays and concessions, designed to support members with tailored retail solutions.

Members visiting the show were also amongst the very first to see Gallery’s brand new AW25 furniture collections ‘in the flesh’, which proved to be a resounding success.

The AIS Homewares Category Management team commented: “We are absolutely thrilled that Gallery have joined AIS for both furniture and homewares. The Furniture and Home Shows were a huge success and our members were delighted to welcome such an on-trend lifestyle brand. The stands for both shows looked incredible and the members absolutely loved them. We are excited for the growth potential this partnership brings for both our membership and Gallery.”

Peter Delaney, Sales & Product Director at Gallery Direct, added: “Rejoining AIS is a great step forward for Gallery. The shows highlighted the real benefits of partnership, with members gaining access to our complete lifestyle solution and Gallery gaining invaluable insight from forward-thinking independent retailers. The conversations held – from major account developments to concession opportunities – demonstrate the strength of AIS as a platform for collaboration and growth.”

Chris Lewis, Head of Independent Sales, concluded: “Gallery’s return to AIS has already proven a huge success, and the Furniture and Home Shows were the perfect showcase. The business remains committed to offering members not only outstanding products, but also the retail support and service that help them flourish in an increasingly competitive market.”

Gallery Direct looks forward to building on this momentum, developing closer partnerships with AIS members, and delivering exciting new opportunities across the coming seasons.

Gallery’s full AW25 collection is available online at www.gallerydirect.co.uk, including the new key furniture ranges: Malvern, Hardwick, Camden and Acton.