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London, UK – Top Drawer returns to Olympia London from 11–13 January 2026 with its S/Sedition, FAST FWD to Design, and the Retail Revealed Live Stage once again taking centre stage. This year’s programme unites retail thinkers, creative strategists and digital innovators, sharing practical, ‘use-it-tomorrow’ ideas that help visitors stand out and better serve an increasingly diverse customer base. 

Moving retail forward: FAST FWD to Design 

Spanning all three days, the Retail Revealed Live Stage will explore what’s now, new and next for retail, from social storytelling and AI to buying strategy, brand-building and the evolving customer experience. Visitors can expect grounded insight, real-world examples and clear takeaways they can put into action straight away. 

Featured speakers 

This season’s line-up includes: 

Hanan Tantush – Founder, Intotum 
Kirsty Raper and Andie McDowell – Co-founders, Reels Rockstars 
Aggie Meroni – Founder, White Bee Digital 
Lindi Mngaza – Founder and MD, Explode Social Media 
Hannah Isted – Founder, HI Communications 
Andrea Rainsford – Creator, Buyology 
Priscilla Pollara – Founder, Top Trick 
Catherine “CJ” Sinclair – Founder, Vibing Social 
Alice Loveday – Founder, Loveday Social 
Cara Bendon – Founder, Cara Bendon Brand Consultancy 
Anna Frapwell – Founder and Ecommerce Growth Strategist, Neon Digital Clicks 
Kate & Lyns – Co-founders, Buying & Beyond 
Nick Robertson – Co-founder, ASOS 

A major highlight sees Nick Robertson, co-founder and former CEO of ASOS, share the lessons behind scaling one of the UK’s most influential online fashion destinations and staying close to fast-evolving customer behaviour. 

The Better Trends Co. also return as Official Trends Partner for S/S26, presenting three key seasonal stories through a curated installation on the Gallery Level. Their direction offers commercially grounded inspiration that buyers, designers and creative brands can translate directly into their upcoming projects. 

Programme highlights 
Reels Rockstars, the Instagram specialists behind thousands of successful Reels creators, will share the most common pitfalls and practical tips to help retailers produce content that genuinely drives engagement. 

Buying & Beyond bring a live version of their podcast to the stage, unpacking how buyers and merchandisers can use AI to work smarter, research faster and build confidence with new tools. 

Andrea Rainsford, creator of behavioural intelligence framework Buyology, helps brands turn deeper customer insight into more consistent and sustainable revenue. 

PR strategist Priscilla Pollara, founder of Top Trick, returns to share her guidance on visibility and storytelling for founder-led brands. “It’s so rare to have such a strong line-up of speakers covering such a wide range of topics in just three days,” she says. 

Hands-on content creation with Loveday Social 
One of this year’s most practical sessions comes from Alice Loveday, founder of Loveday Social, who will lead a hands-on masterclass inside the Social Studio. Visitors are invited to bring a product with them and watch Alice demonstrate how to transform it into scroll-stopping social content in real time. The session offers tangible takeaways, giving attendees ready-to-use assets and a clearer understanding of what truly resonates on today’s platforms. 

Design and retail expert Kirsty Whyte, known for shaping design-led ranges at Heal’s, will share her perspective on product, design and customer experience. “The atmosphere on the Retail Revealed Stage is warm, open and full of energy – I’d love to do it again.” 

Join Your Creative Retail Tribe. 
Fast FWD to Design — discover what’s new, what’s next, and what’s now. 

Dates: 11–13 January 2026 
Venue: Olympia London 

About Top Drawer 

Top Drawer is the UK’s leading design-led retail trade event, connecting a diverse community of buyers, brands, and designers for standout curation and inspiration. Presented biannually at Olympia London, Top Drawer forms part of the Clarion Events Retail portfolio, alongside the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, January Furniture Show, and digital platform Retail Revealed. 

Press Enquiries: 
Ren Noel, Marketing Manager — ren.noel@clarionevents.com 
Content Enquiries: 
Simone Ward, Content Manager — simone.ward@clarionevents.com