Explore the exciting and dynamic retail landscape of Japan
Summer 2025

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to open Expressions of Interest from UK companies wishing to take part in a retail trade mission to Japan, being planned for summer 2025.

The mission will coincide with the UK’s participation at World Expo 2025.

India Luxury Festival

Spring 2025

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to announce its first “Luxury Retail Festival” in Mumbai, India.

British luxury retail brands have the opportunity to join us for a five day Festival that will coincide with UK National Day Celebrations in Mumbai, India.

This mission is aimed at ambitious luxury brands, iconic, heritage and emerging, looking to explore a retail footprint, or expand their presence in the world’s fastest growing major economy’s luxury market. It will provide an exclusive platform to showcase your brand, to discerning and affluent consumers, potential buyers, influencers, marketplaces and commercial partners in the region.

Reach Digital and Immersive Tech decision makers from across the globe to grow your worldwide revenue (Expired)

3 February 2025

UK digital commerce, immersive and tech businesses will have the opportunity to join DBT’s trade mission to Riyadh and exhibit at the UK Pavilion at RLC Global Forum in February 2025. 
The trade delegation will provide a platform for you to showcase your brand and/or services to potential buyers, partners, and enablers who are looking for new and innovative tech brands in this space.  

Retail Summit 2025 (Expired)

27-28 January 2025

DBT are leading a trade mission for UK brands to attend and exhibit at the inaugural Retail Summit in Riyadh which will bring together the greatest minds, influencers and trail-blazers across the retail world.

Retail Mission to NRF 2025 (Expired)
10-14 January 2025 

UK retail, digital commerce, immersive tech businesses will have the opportunity to join DBT’s trade mission to New York, from 10th to 14th January 2025 and showcase on the UK Pavilion at NRF’s The Big Show. The mission is aimed at supporting UK retail brands looking for growth opportunities to the USA selling to stockists and suppliers in the retail ecosystem.

Pitch your digital business services to LVMH (Expired)

11 December 2025

As part of the Department for Business and Trade's on-going support for innovation, start-ups and small businesses in retail, immersive and digital commerce tech, we are delighted to invite UK start-up and small tech businesses to apply for an opportunity to present their company and services to La Maisons des Startups LVMH and the LVMH Innovation Awards Team.

MAPIC 2024 (Expired)

25 - 29 November 2024

Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Trade mission to MAPIC - the leading International B2B retail real estate exhibition and conference. MAPIC will showcase the latest trends in retail development focusing on mixed-use projects and how key areas such as leisure and entertainment are helping to drive expansion. 

Unlocking the EU Market for Retail & Consumer Goods (Expired)

13 November 2024 

Ready to expand your business in Europe? Join us for a high-impact event designed to give you the confidence and insights needed to succeed in trading with the EU.

In just one day, you’ll unlock expert knowledge on everything from customs and logistics to market-specific challenges and solutions — all tailored to help you thrive in the European market.

China Retail Trade Mission (Expired)
November 2024

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to announce a Retail focussed mission to China in November 2024. The mission is aimed at experienced UK exporters or those who wish to grow their presence in China. This mission provides a fantastic platform to showcase your brand to potential buyers, marketplaces and distributors in the market.