Press releases of Christmasworld

11 Dec 2024

Ten years of Ethical Style: the exhibitors 2025

For more and more consumers, sustainability is an important purchasing criterion – a development that is also shaping the retail sector. In a highly diverse market, it is often difficult to find one's way around. This is where the Ethical Style programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld comes in: for ten years now, it has been bringing together a curated range of offers and demand for a sustainable product portfolio. The jury has now selected the exhibitors and products that will be part of the scheme in the anniversary year 2025.

29 Nov 2024

Condensed expert knowledge to go: Conzoom Solutions Academy with inspirational fresh business impulses

The challenges in the market are increasing, geopolitical tensions are intensifying and insolvencies are changing the retail landscape. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging via artificial intelligence or circular design approaches. This requires new business impetus and the courage to break new ground. At the Conzoom Solutions Academy, renowned experts bring their knowledge to the stage and initiate new ideas. Trends and tips for sales-boosting and sustainable product ranges as well as more experience factor at the point of sale are also on the agenda.

20 Nov 2024

New: Christmasworld Take Off 2025

Once again in 2025, Christmasworld will remain the undisputed global number one for seasonal and festive decorations. In cooperation with the three major European industry associations bcsd, gcsp and ecsp, the leading trade fair is strengthening the core segment of Visual Merchandising & Lighting with Christmasworld Take Off 2025.

23 Oct 2024

For a shopping experience with wow factor: Decoration Unlimited 2025

A striking decoration at the point of sale transforms shopping into an emotional experience. From 07 to 11 February, Decoration Unlimited – the special presentation at Christmasworld – will once again offer the opportunity to experience new creative ideas for an individual customer approach. This year, Decoration Unlimited will inspire trade fair visitors in the foyer of halls 5.1 and 6.1 not only with the motto Precious Moments but also through soft nuances, romance and glamour.

22 Oct 2024

Digital Academy on 6 November 2024: ethical sourcing, fair supply chains and sustainable marketing

Worldwide unique, handmade products are created by the MADE51 initiative of the UNHCR UN Refugee Agency in cooperation with partner companies and refugee artisans worldwide. On 6 November 2024, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. CET, the Digital Academy of the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs will present the master minds behind MADE51. The event offers in-depth insights into ethical sourcing, fair supply chains and sustainable marketing.

10 Oct 2024

Sustainability now: Apply for the Special Interest Ethical Style by 22 November 2024

Sustainable consumption is becoming increasingly important to consumers worldwide. For ten years now, the joint programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Nordstil, under the name Ethical Style, has been giving visibility to companies and products that focus on sustainability. The scheme provides orientation for the trade and brings together supply and demand. Online registration for participation in 2025 is open until 22 November.

25 Sep 2024

The Frankfurt consumer goods trade fairs on tour

After the international press conference on September 3rd, 2024, the Frankfurt trade fair organizers Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld have embarked on a press roadshow. On-site networking events provide a unique opportunity to engage in a dialogue. The events reach journalists from over 30 countries and underline the focus of the three leading consumer goods trade fairs on the international networking of the industry. They lay the foundation for a strong start of the 2025 order season.

3 Sep 2024

Spotlight on responsibility, connectedness and optimism: Christmasworld Trends 25+

Creative designs, natural materials and colours close to nature: The guiding themes of responsibility, connectedness and optimism define the Christmasworld Trends 25+. Retailers are invited to discover these from 7 to 11 February 2025 in the Christmasworld Trend Area (foyer hall 4.1).

3 Sep 2024

Frankfurt Consumer Goods Fairs 2025: New brand area and growth of strategic development fields

For the first time ever, the three leading consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will open the order season in Frankfurt am Main together on Friday, 7 February 2025. In an international online press conference, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger, Vice Presidents Consumer Goods Fairs Messe Frankfurt, announced the current highlights of the most extensive and diverse global marketplace for consumer goods.

14 Aug 2024

Next Digital Academy on 4 September 2024 about Discovering Taiwanese and Japanese design culture

Innovative design concepts from Taiwan and Japan stand for economic success and are attracting more and more international attention. Culture, design, and sustainability can be combined to offer future-proof solutions for companies. But how? Our experts Johnny Chiu, Founder of JC. Architecture & Design based in Taiwan, and Eisuke Tachikawa, CEO/Founder of NOSIGNER from Japan, will talk about this topic at the online event of Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fairs on 4 September 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (CET)

7 Aug 2024

New show director: Stefan Schopp takes over the management of Christmasworld and Creativeworld

After a successful transition phase, the consumer goods trade fairs Christmasworld and Creativeworld have a new show director. On 1 August 2024, Stefan Schopp took over from Eva Olbrich, who commenced her well-deserved retirement at the end of July.

27 Jun 2024

Preview of the 2025 trade fair trio: Promising registrations and strengthened core segments

After restarting as a trade fair trio in 2023 and establishing it as the largest networking platform and hub for the global consumer goods industry this year, the three leading consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld are further expanding their position. The number of registrations for 2025 is already above the previous year's level, the exhibition grounds will once again be fully booked and preparations for new highlights in the fringe programme and initiatives for selected visitor target groups are in full swing.

11 Jun 2024

New Digital Academy online event on 3 July 2024 explains Why sustainability is a state of mind

How can we act in a radically environmentally conscious way in all areas of life in the future? What does it take to permanently establish fundamental changes? Renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author Professor Dr. Maren Urner will present scientific findings and psychological approaches on this topic at the online event of Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fairs on 3 July 2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

21 May 2024

Premiere: Digital showrooms for Ambiente and Christmasworld Trends 24+

The trend areas of the leading consumer goods trade fairs now have digital twins: 360° images of Ambiente and Christmasworld Trends 24+ enable users to discover new trends all year round - and order them directly.

23 Apr 2024

Digital Academy with new online event series: kick-off on 8 May on The Future of Hospitality - New ways to inspire guests

What will the restaurant of the future look like? Do we need more high tech or more high touch? What role will new catering concepts and sustainability play for professional hosts in the future? Industry insiders and design experts Viki Kitzig and Benjamin Calleja will provide answers in the first online event of the new series of events held by Messe Frankfurt's consumer goods fairs. The new bi-monthly series will kick off on 8 May 2024 at 10:00 am.

28 Feb 2024

In the focus: sustainable well-being defines the trends 2024

Powerful colors, charming ease and lots of nature: In January, Frankfurt's Christmasworld showed which styles will define Christmas and seasonal decorations in 2024. The megatrend of sustainability is in the focus: Its importance in the design of products and the overall product range is constantly increasing - as is consumer demand. For product ranges in line with the zeitgeist, the curated Ethical Style program focuses on exhibitors with sustainable approaches.

30 Jan 2024

The mega trade fair for the consumer goods industry expands its global leadership position

"Celebrating Business Together" was the motto of this year's mega trade fair for the global consumer goods industry, consisting of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld. A festival of records: with an increase of ten percent, 4,928 exhibitors presented their new products on over 360,000 gross square metres. Despite a rail strike lasting several days, around 140,000 visitors from all branches of trade and sales channels were inspired by a wealth of trends and innovations at the biggest event in the history of Messe Frankfurt. As the most international networking and ordering platform, the industry's one-stop shop with over 170 participating countries and regions provided orientation, inspiration and solutions to current challenges in the market.

18 Jan 2024

Online Event: Insights into the consumer goods trade fairs 2024 & AI in retail

What may visitors expect at the upcoming Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld consumer goods fairs in Frankfurt and how do experts evaluate the potential of artificial intelligence for the retail sector? Thomas Kastl, Director Ambiente Dining, and Ian Scott, Director Retail Consulting Ltd, answered these questions in the latest edition of the Digital Academy.

16 Jan 2024

Happy Birthday! These companies celebrate their anniversaries at Ambiente and Christmasworld

It's time to celebrate! Together with the trade fair team, numerous companies hold their anniversary at the world's leading consumer goods trade fairs Ambiente and Christmasworld from 26 to 30 January in Frankfurt. This year, over 20 international exhibitors are looking forward to celebrating their company anniversaries* – including ELO, Hoff Interieur, Porcel, Robbe & Berking and Vista Alegre.

10 Jan 2024

New Director: Eva Olbrich will hand over the direction of Christmasworld and Creativeworld to Stefan Schopp in August 2024

Eva Olbrich, Director Christmasworld and Creativeworld, will retire in August 2024. Messe Frankfurt thanks Eva Olbrich most sincerely for the significant contribution she has made to the company over the decades. She will be succeeded by Stefan Schopp, who is currently Sales Manager at Christmasworld. The early communication of the succession plan will ensure a smooth transition in the interests of all participants in the two leading trade fair platforms.

8 Jan 2024

Online Event: Digital Academy presents insights on consumer goods trade fairs 2024 and AI in retail

The Digital Academy of the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld invites you to its next online event on 17 January 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Under the title „Insights Consumer Goods Fairs & AI in Retail” this edition of the Academy offers valuable insights for the tradeshow experience on site and showcases the potential of the currently hotly debated topic of Artificial Intelligence for the retail sector. This time's guest speaker is Ian Scott, Director Retail Consulting Ltd.

20 Dec 2023

Experience digital retail opportunities live in direct exchange with experts

What is the best way to combine bricks and mortar with digital? How can customer needs be met even faster with additional digital services? Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will provide the consumer goods industry with valuable answers, solutions and contacts in Galleria 0 from 26 to 30 January 2024, because the Digital Retail area presented by nmedia links stationary and digital retail - this is where strong digital players provide assistance in expanding online business. In addition, the new special presentation Digital Experience Area demonstrates how digitalisation can be implemented at the point of sale.

18 Dec 2023

The new stationery and office supplies cosmos at a glance

The newly created stationery and office supplies cosmos at Ambiente, in conjunction with the related Creativeworld and Christmasworld product portfolio, provides a wealth of inspiration for varied core and supplementary ranges. Ambiente presents the international stationery and office range in a future-oriented way. The focus is on the growing Working area, which reflects the fusion of New Work and Lifestyle, Home and Office and current developments in the market.

15 Dec 2023

Special Interest Ethical Style: These exhibitors are taking part

Sustainability is becoming an important purchasing criterion for more and more consumers. This means the topic is also on the agenda for retailers. But the field is wide and the abundance of products is confusing. The Ethical Style programme of the leading trade fair trio for the consumer goods industry, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld, provides orientation. The exhibitors and products included in the 2024 programme have now been nominated.

6 Dec 2023

Save the Date: Opening Press Conference

New international contacts, inspiring business encounters and intensive networking: the three consumer goods trade fairs featuring Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld recorded strong registration figures across all product segments and excelled with the industry's meta themes. At the opening press conference, experts will share their thoughts, give the latest insights and open up new perspectives on the consumer goods market: Save the date – we are looking forward to seeing you there!

5 Dec 2023

Seasonal decoration at its best: Visual Merchandising & Lighting

Christmasworld offers a unique product mix covering all aspects of seasonal decoration and festive decorations. Both the trade fair and the Visual Merchandising & Lighting product group are globally unique and offer inspiration for top-class decorations for city centres, shopping centres and at the point of sale - seasonal decoration at its best.

5 Dec 2023

Conzoom Solutions Academy 2024: future-oriented impulses for successful retail

Meeting the challenges of the consumer goods market with exciting best practices - on all five days of the trade fair, the Conzoom Solutions Academy presents itself as a platform for top speakers and provides the latest industry topics, fresh impulses and creative tips for the point of sale. In Hall 4.0, Room Europa, visitors can discover what the trends of the coming season are and learn more about the topics that are currently occupying the international consumer goods world.

29 Nov 2023

Point of Emotion: Highlights of Christmasworld 2024

With its unique product mix, the leading international trade fair for seasonal decorations and festive decorations offers trade visitors powerful design options for boosting the experience at the point of sale and inspiring customers. Here, emotions remain the key to success - Christmasworld demonstrates this like no other consumer goods trade fair with its many sources of inspiration, varied product ranges and an event program featuring extensive expert knowledge.

22 Nov 2023

Global Sourcing: Stronger than ever

The largest scourcing platform outside of China continues to grow. The Global Sourcing offering at Ambiente and Christmasworld is expanding, particularly in the Ambiente Table segment (10.2) and Office & Stationery (10.0), and is increasing from six to a total of seven hall levels. The volume business relating to Christmas and seasonal decoration is moving to Hall 6.2. Trade buyers can expect a unique range of products and services relating to dining, living, giving, working and festive decoration with a growing interest in sustainability, upcycling and modern design: a new generation of exhibitors reflects the trend towards responsible consumption.

9 Nov 2023

The Future of Hospitality: Two experts on digitalisation, sustainability and the trends of tomorrow

How can restaurateurs meet current challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers? How do they deal with the growing environmental awareness of guests? And how can small and medium-sized businesses keep up with increasing digitalisation and online booking platforms? In the fourth episode of the Digital Academy, the industry experts Dolores Semeraro and Regitse Rosenvinge-Thürmer shared valuable tips for digital, sustainable and future-oriented business success in the hospitality sector.

31 Oct 2023

Special Interest Ethical Style: The application for the sustainability programme is open

The three leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld focus strongly on the important meta theme of sustainability. With the Special Interest Ethical Style, they offer exhibitors the opportunity to present their particularly environmentally friendly, ethically produced and sustainable products to the trade fair public. The application for the sustainability programme runs until 24 November 2023.

26 Oct 2023

Christmasworld sold out: These are the exhibitors in 2024

Christmasworld rings in a new round with its globally unique product mix of seasonal decorations and festive decorations. All key players are on board. With optimised routes and better connections to global sourcing, buyers will be able to find the latest highlights even faster – whether for festive decorations at home, for shopping centers or for city centers. The question is: Which exhibitors will be there?

23 Oct 2023

Mystic Vibes: Decoration Unlimited blends tradition and modernity for a festive shopping experience

Shop window and store decorations at the point of sale bear a decisive role in times of an uncertain consumer climate – quality and the return to nature dominate the trends. With Mystic Vibes, the motto of their special presentation Decoration Unlimited, the Dutch experts for an effective appearance Rudi Tuinman and Pascal Koeleman from 2dezign show how festive and seasonal decoration can combine trend and tradition – an unagitated wow factor that attracts naturally.

18 Oct 2023

New executive at the consumer goods fairs: Aylin Fless takes over as Director Marketing Multimedia & Data

A new face at Messe Frankfurt's leading consumer goods fairs: As from 1 October Aylin Fless will be responsible for the department Marketing Communications Multimedia and Data in the consumer goods fairs sector. As the new Marketing Director, she succeeds Margit Herberth, who is in charge of the household textiles segment at Heimtextil as Show Director since September.

17 Oct 2023

Fourth online event of the Digital Academy presents innovative trends for the hospitality industry

Do not miss: The Digital Academy of the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld invites the industry to the next online event. The fourth episode starts with the title "Future of Hospitality – Innovative trends for successful restaurateurs" and has valuable tips for sustainable and future-oriented business success for hotels and restaurants. This time, the hospitality experts Dolores Semeraro and Regitse Rosenvinge-Thürmer will share their insights.

11 Sep 2023

Female empowerment revitalises the international architecture and design scene

The panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with By Design TV" with Esha Gupta, founder and publisher of Design Pataki from India, Molly McGowan, partner of Ennead Architects from the USA, and Shida Salehi, founder and managing director of Customs Bureau from the UK, made it very clear: the international architecture and design industry benefits from female entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. On the one hand, the three pioneers stand for fascinating new projects and unique spatial designs with emotional added value. On the other hand, they convince with a strongly collaborative and inclusive leadership style. A mixture that invigorates the entire industry and is ground-breaking for the next generation.

5 Sep 2023

Artful, visionary, close to nature – this is how the Christmasworld Trends 24+ celebrate the coming festive season

As the leading international trade fair for seasonal and Christmas decorations, Christmasworld sets the trends for the coming festive season. For this, the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano collects inspiration worldwide on behalf of Messe Frankfurt. From 26 to 30 January 2024, the experts will present three groundbreaking style trends at Christmasworld: Decorated with exhibitor products, the Trend Area in the foyer of Hall 4.1 will show the trade which new designs, colours, materials and techniques will be important.

5 Sep 2023

Trade fair trio on course for growth: this is the news for 2024

What innovations are there at the leading international consumer-goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld for 2024? Which brands will be there (again) and what are the highlights of the upcoming events? The two Vice Presidents of Consumer Goods Fairs, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger, reveal this live in front of the camera: in the online conversation, they consistently look ahead and give deep insights into the current status quo of the trade fair trio and upcoming highlights.

16 Aug 2023

Digital Academy invites to the exclusive panel discussion "Women Leaders in Design: A Conversation with ByDesign TV"

Episode 3 of the event series on 6 September 2023, 4:00 - 4:55 p.m.

5 Jul 2023

A look into the future of retail: Digital Academy provides insights into the Middle Kingdom

The second episode of the Digital Academy of the leading consumer goods trade fairs today focused on the future of retail and took a look at China. With Beryl Hsu, Editor-in-Chief of AD China, and Wayne Xiang, Managing Director of United Home and founder of Likuai Lifestyle Stores in China, two proven experts provided insights into a market of the future and comprehensively illuminated future retail from a consumer and retail perspective.

29 Jun 2023

The "calming nature_careful + pleasant" trend sets natural accents in shop windows and shops in late summer and autumn

When the last beautiful sunny days of the year are approaching, it is a good opportunity to attract customers to the shops with new window decorations and product ranges. Retailers can already start preparing for the coming season and be inspired by Christmasworld Trends 23+. The natural and sensual style "calming nature_careful + pleasant" is ideal. Why? Trend bureau Bora.Herke.Palmisano explains and gives tips for a trend-oriented implementation.

13 Jun 2023

Chinese impulses for the future of retail – invitation to the Digital Academy’s second edition

What will be in demand in the future? And via which channels will the retail of tomorrow take place? The Digital Academy provides insights into the future of retail and takes a look at China. The second strongest economy of the world is considered a pioneer in retail, online as well as onsite. Moreover, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in May this year, the country turns to consumption e again since the reopening after the pandemic and is thus currently driving growth in the entire region. Beryl Hsu, Editor-in-Chief of AD China, and Wayne Xiang, founder of United Home and Likuai China, provide insights into a market of the future.

25 May 2023

Digital Academy for manufacturers and trade successfully launched with sustainability as the opening theme

The new Digital Academy of the three consumer goods fairs under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt celebrated its premiere yesterday: the kick-off of the new digital event series was dedicated to the theme of sustainability. Futurologist Anabel Ternès von Hattburg and communications expert Cornelia Kunze examined sustainability as a success factor for manufacturers and retailers from different perspectives.

10 May 2023

Launch of the Digital Academy: New series of online events for manufacturers and retailers kicks off with topic of sustainability

Episode 1 on 24 May, 10:00 - 10:55 a.m.: Successfully Sustainable - Sustainably Successful: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

9 May 2023

Outlook on growth areas and highlights for 2024

The leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld were held together for the first time at the Frankfurt Exhibition Centre in February 2023. Under the motto "Home of Consumer Goods", the trade fair trio redefined the most important and biggest networking platform and formed the hub for the global consumer goods sector. In a short pit stop, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger answer questions and reveal what is planned for 2024 and what innovations exhibitors and visitors can already look forward to.

29 Mar 2023

Megatrend sustainability at Christmasworld

Sustainability is increasingly becoming an important theme in festive decorations: From 3 to 7 February, Christmasworld offered the tried and tested Special Interest Ethical Style for the first time this year. With "Ethical Style by Christmasworld", the focus was on sustainability-oriented exhibitors and their products - interested trade buyers thus quickly found the suppliers relevant to them.

6 Mar 2023

Welcome back: exhibitors celebrate best Christmasworld ever

Christmasworld returned successfully in a new format parallel to Ambiente and Creativeworld and with a new hall layout in the East Exhibition Centre, including the newly inaugurated Hall 5. 35,719 trade buyers – 71 percent of them from abroad – were in an excellent ordering mood and enthusiastic about the new variety of products. 627 exhibitors were delighted with full order books and many new international contacts. Together, they embark on the new business year strengthened and optimistic.

7 Feb 2023

Sensational comeback: Frankfurt consumer goods fairs set international benchmark

The leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld have joined forces for the first time from February 3-4 to 7, 2023, to inspire as the global hub for upcoming lifestyle trends. They reflect the increasing merging of lifestyles and focus on the top theme of sustainability. 4,561 exhibitors occupied the entire Frankfurt exhibition center on 352,950 gross square meters and impressed 154,000 retailers from all over the world with their innovations. Participants from more than 170 nations celebrated the personal encounter.

31 Jan 2023

Discovering highlights: Consumer goods fairs offer new impulses, sustainable trends and new solutions

In three days, the one-stop-shop for the global consumer goods sector – comprising the three leading trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld (3 to 7 February) and Creativeworld (4 to 7 February) – will get underway. The framework programme demonstrates in many facets which factors count in the consumer goods market and offers fair visitors an exclusive look at consumer trends and the latest designs. Numerous new products, trends and exciting special presentations promise a unique trade fair experience. Here are five highlights that visitors should not miss.

24 Jan 2023

The consumer goods world is back in Frankfurt: Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld fully booked – overwhelming demand from abroad

The leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will be the global hub in Frankfurt from 3/4 to 7 February. The best conditions for success: 4,561 exhibitors occupy on 352,950 gross square metres the entire exhibition centre. Participants from 160 nations looking forward to the latest innovations and trends from all over the world.

19 Jan 2023

Ethical Style Spots: Meta trend sustainability offers valuable impulses for the point-of-sale

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important theme at the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld consumer goods fairs. With the Ethical Style Special Interest and four Ethical Style Spots on the exhibition grounds, exhibitors have the opportunity to present their particularly environmentally friendly, ethically produced and sustainable products to the trade fair public.

18 Jan 2023

Perfect digital supplement to the trade fair experience on site - with guided tours, live keynotes and trend presentations

Whether digital product presentation, networking with other participants or streaming of events: the online platform Digital Extension creates an unique trade fair experience virtually. The three leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld from 3/4 to 7 February 2023 thus offer the ideal mix of live and digital.

12 Jan 2023

Pre-events with top speakers kick off the "Digital Extension" of the three consumer goods fairs

The three leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld soon invite visitors to a very special live trade fair experience. The online platform Digital Extension, which is available to all participants for smart and efficient matchmaking even before the events, will provide a complementary virtual exchange: Three pre-events of 45 minutes each offer valuable industry knowledge with top speakers such as Ken Hughes, Theresa Schleicher and Sanjay Sauldie and familiarise participants with the platform.

10 Jan 2023

More emotion at the point of sale!

At Christmasworld, trade visitors will experience the latest themes and trends for festive decorations that enliven the retail trade and city centres alike. A great wealth of expert know-how and inspiration for varied assortments for a successful business season are on the agenda of the event programme.

10 Nov 2022

Christmas Delights: New culinary ideas & gifts for the festive season now in Foyer 4.0

In the mood for a sweet or a sour treat for the festive season? With the Christmas Delights product group in the foyer of Hall 4.0, Christmasworld offers seasonal delicacies and drinks for all occasions of the year. The focus is above all on original delights that are a pleasure to give as gifts or to enjoy oneself. For optimal assortment shaping, these fast-moving and take-away items offer high sales potential for the trade. Also popular are the finest handicrafts "Made in Germany", which are marked with the special interest "German Christmas Crafts".

2 Nov 2022

Knowledge creates the future of retail: Conzoom Solutions Academy 2023

From high street retailers to online shops and multichannel providers - If you want to be successful, you have to actively deal with the challenges of the consumer goods market and its dynamics. With exciting expert lectures in Hall 4.0/Saal Europa, the Conzoom Solutions Academy offers important industry knowledge on new perspectives and convincing best practices. On all five days of the fair, renowned speakers provide insights into essential market developments and current trends and offer practical tips and impulses.

27 Oct 2022

Decoration Unlimited: Down to Earth, Foyer 5.1/6.1 creates a unique shopping experience with natural elements

In times of uncertainties and with a consumer mood in distress, shop windows and shop decorations play an outstanding role at the point of sale - they can calm and stimulate sales at the same time and thus open the eyes again to more beautiful product worlds. In their special presentation Decoration Unlimited under the motto "Down to Earth", the Dutch experts for effective presentation Rudi Tuinman and Pascal Koeleman from 2dezign show how this can work with festive and seasonal decoration alike.

27 Sep 2022

Christmasworld Trends 23+ focus on classic as well as surprising designs and natural, sustainable decorations

At the coming Christmasworld, international retailers will be able to experience live what colours, shapes and designs will be in vogue for Christmas decorations in the future. Christmasworld Trends 23+ in the Trend Area in the foyer of Hall 4.1 will offer a unique overview of exhibitors' new products, which will be presented by the trend bureau bora.herke.palmisano in three exciting trend worlds. Daily lectures explain the relevant trends for the consumer goods sector.

26 Sep 2022

Sustainability in focus: "Ethical Style" with new spots on site at Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs

The various facets of sustainability are the focus of the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld consumer-goods fairs. This is achieved both with the Ethical Style programme, in which Christmasworld and Creativeworld exhibitors can now also participate, and with spots on the exhibition grounds, which put the spotlight on sustainable products in all their diversity.

22 Sep 2022

Heading into the future with Messe Frankfurt: The consumer goods world is back in Frankfurt

Personal exchange is currently more important than ever. Because the still challenging economic and political conditions, the accelerated change in social values and advancing digitalisation require new solutions and innovative approaches for the global consumer goods industry. That is why Messe Frankfurt is taking an offensive into the future with new ways and creative approaches. Networking, inspiration and ordering will become even more efficient, intensive and smarter at the three leading international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld in 2023. 4,700 exhibitors have announced their participation and together they will ensure the world's biggest trade fair platform of its kind.

1 Sep 2022

Sustainability meets design: Best practice examples, "cooking show" and material studies inspired at the online event

As part of the online event series for the international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld, Messe Frankfurt hosted three renowned expert speakers digitally. They presented the various aspects of sustainability in their varied lectures. At the online event Sustainability meets Design, the focus was of course also on the relationship to design, underpinned by current examples. The topic was enthusiastic: over 1,400 interested people from more than 80 countries registered and were able to take away valuable ideas.

11 Aug 2022

Christmas trends in demand in 2022

Which colour and theme worlds are trending in Christmas decorations this year? And what was particularly in demand in this second exceptional pandemic year without a chance of visiting the leading international trade fair for festive and seasonal decorations? International Christmasworld exhibitors reveal their insights.

10 Aug 2022

Online Event "Sustainability meets Design": The new beautiful is sustainable

The international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld have their own focus on design. Add to this the aspect of sustainability and the result is a forward-looking mix. Before the three leading trade fairs open their doors in Frankfurt am Main on 3/4 February 2023, free Online Events will ensure that you already have your finger on the pulse. Under the motto "Sustainability meets Design", three internationally renowned experts will report on current developments and trends in sustainability and design on 31 August.

3 Aug 2022

Wow effect moves into new halls

The number of registrations for Christmasworld 2023 is at a top level and hall planning is well advanced. All the major national and international key players are already on board.

11 Jul 2022

Future Retail: Online event looks into the future of retail and gives valuable impulses for onsite and online business

What does the future look like for retail and what challenges do we face in order to keep delighting customers - onsite and online? As part of the online event series for the international consumer goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld, Messe Frankfurt invited four renowned experts to answer these and other questions at the Future Retail online event. The great interest in this online event confirms that numerous retailers are looking for new impulses: over 300 people from 40 countries registered and were able to take away valuable ideas, look into the future, and learn about exciting study results.

22 Jun 2022

In late summer and autumn, the "local + vital" trend brings cheerful accents to shop windows and shops alike

When the last beautiful sunny days of the year are approaching, it is a good opportunity to attract customers to the shops with new window decorations and product ranges. Retailers can already prepare for this now. The Christmasworld Trends 22+ under the motto "Facing forward" provide orientation and inspiration. The colourful "local + vital" style is ideal for this. Why? The style agency Stilbüro Bora.Herke.Palmisano explains and gives tips for a trend-oriented implementation.

15 Jun 2022

What is the future of retail? Four experts provide answers at the online event "Future Retail" on 7 July 2022

Until the three leading consumer-goods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld take place from 3/4 to 7 February 2023, industry experts will regularly take a look at current topics in online events. On 7 July 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., everything will revolve around "Future Retail" and thus the future topics of metaverse, sustainability and omnichannel. Retailers and manufacturers should definitely make a note of this date and register now free of charge - for fresh business impulses at first hand.

11 May 2022

Christmasworld 2023 on course for success

Good prospects for Christmasworld 2023: Following the expiry of the early-booking discount, the response from exhibiting companies at the leading international trade fair for seasonal and festive decoration has been so overwhelming that the planned layout of the exhibition grounds is being optimised. The companies also welcome the fact that the fair is being held in parallel with Ambiente for the first time, which opens up additional business potential.

2 Mar 2022

Refreshingly discreet into the spring season with "hearted + minimal”

Christmasworld Trends 22+ under the motto "Facing forward" provide retailers with orientation for individual assortment compilation and window dressing for the festive season. For Easter, the focus is on the "hearted + minimal" style world. The style agency stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano gives tips for a trend-oriented implementation in the shop.

16 Feb 2022

Strong synergy, high efficiency, maximum inspiration: The new business home of the stationery industry

From 2023, the three leading consumergoods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will be held simultaneously and thus for the first time at the Frankfurt exhibition centre from 3/4 to 7 February 2023. In order to link relevant market players even more intensively and actively promote business with new customers, the range of paper, office supplies and stationery products will be repositioned within the three leading trade fairs.

10 Feb 2022

Under the motto "Home of Consumer Goods", Messe Frankfurt will offer the world's most innovative and comprehensive range of consumer goods from 2023 onwards

Messe Frankfurt is actively fulfilling its mission to promote the economy by creating new platforms for the global consumer goods industry. As a first step, starting in February 2023, the three leading consumer goods trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld will be held simultaneously for the first time at the Frankfurt exhibition center from 3/4 to 7 February 2023. Under the new motto "Home of Consumer Goods," the redesigned offering will provide a unique, comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions and actively leverage synergy effects for exhibitors, visitors and the media. In a second step, the Global Sourcing section of the three leading trade fairs will be merged into a joint offering and marketed internationally. This strategic development step will be supplemented by a new, regionally based Design & Lifestyle offering in Frankfurt in the second half of the year.

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