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29 Oct 2025

Premiere in Hall 6.1: Natural Christmas Trees at Christmasworld 2026

For the first time, the 2026 edition of Christmasworld will shine a spotlight on natural Christmas trees, setting an example for sustainability and regionality. In cooperation with the trade publication TASPO, an interactive joint stand dedicated entirely to natural Christmas trees will be set up in Hall 6.1, featuring dedicated producers and an emotive product experience.
15 Oct 2025

TikTok as a Growth Driver in Social Commerce – Online Event with Simon Mader on 29 October 2025

How can brands generate 1.6 million Euros in sales via TikTok in just three months? Simon Mader, founder of Adbaker – one of Europe’s leading social performance agencies – will share his insights in the upcoming edition of the Digital Academy by Messe Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs. On 29 October 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (CET), participants will learn how to unlock the potential of TikTok as a true growth driver in social commerce.
24 Sep 2025

Sun, Sand and Santa: Decoration Unlimited 2026

Christmas under palm trees – a dream for many that becomes reality at Decoration Unlimited in February 2026. From 6 to 10 February, Christmasworld's special presentation will transform the foyer between Halls 5.1 and 6.1 into a tropical festive world full of ideas for a POS that sells. The new theme “Tropical Bounty” combines summery lightness with festive spirit, turning wanderlust into a fresh perspective on celebration in all its forms.
2 Sep 2025

Ready for resilient networks and effective matchmaking

The trade fair trio is further expanding its position as a global hub for modern lifestyle, seasonal decoration and creative DIY products, simultaneously taking networking to a new level. At the international press conference, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger, Vice Presidents Consumer Goods Fairs, presented the innovations for February 2026.
2 Sep 2025

Christmasworld Trends 26+: brave, light & solid

The Christmasworld Trends 26+ have arrived! At today’s press conference for Messe Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs, visitors were given a preview of the upcoming trend directions. These trends transport us into a world full of magic, where familiar traditions are reimagined and visionary design provides impulses for the future – all to be experienced from 6 to 10 February 2026 in the trend area of the world’s leading trade fair for seasonal and festive decoration in Frankfurt.
6 Aug 2025

Retail Trends 2026: Online Event with Retail Futurist Kate Ancketill on 27 August 2025

Digital innovations are reshaping retail landscape. In the era of AI assistants, decision-makers need clear guidance. The online event Retail Trends 2026, taking place on 27 August 2025 from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m., provides exactly that.
9 Jul 2025

Hotel booking made easy: new partnership with bnetwork supports trade fair participants

Exhibitors and visitors attending Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld in 2026 can now plan their trip with even greater ease: The leading international consumer goods fairs held in Frankfurt have launched a new partnership with booking service provider bnetwork. The globally renowned accommodation specialist is offering a curated selection of hotels near the exhibition grounds – with attractive rates and a strong commitment to service – via https://ambiente.bnetwork.com.

14 May 2025

Authenticity by Design: Architect Ester Bruzkus explores conscious hospitality

In an increasingly digital world, the desire for genuine and meaningful experiences continues to grow. But what does this mean for the design of hotels, restaurants and hospitality spaces? On 4 June at 10:00 a.m., the consumer goods fairs in Frankfurt will host an online event exploring exactly this question. Under the title “Conscious Hospitality - Creating Authentic Spaces”, participants will gain insights into how mindful design is transforming our expectations of hospitality experiences.
11 Feb 2025

Marketplace, Business Engine, Optimism Driver: Increase in Visitor Numbers at Frankfurt’s Mega Fair

Despite a challenging market environment, the global consumer goods industry is proving to be resilient and full of energy. With 4,660 exhibitors and around 148,000 visitors , the trio Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld has once again cemented its position as the leading platform for consumer goods. Over 170 nations were represented at the fully booked Frankfurt exhibition grounds. The high level of participation and international reach once again highlight: The industry is evolving, but Frankfurt remains its central meeting point.
9 Feb 2025

Visitors galore at the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs

The trade fair trio of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld is experiencing a real rush of visitors. On the third of five trade fair days, trade visitors from the German and international retail sector and from the contract business are once again streaming to the fully booked exhibition centre to be inspired by the new products from 4,660 exhibitors. One thing is already clear: this trade fair exceeds all expectations. Exhibitors are pleased with the high frequency, visitors with the intensive trade talks and comprehensive events, lectures and tours.
7 Feb 2025

4,660 exhibitors turn Frankfurt into a global hub: New energy for the consumer goods industry worldwide

The mega trade fair for consumer goods is ready to drive global trends. The leading international trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld bring fresh momentum to the global consumer goods market. From February 7 to 10/11, 2025, 4,660* exhibitors will gather across 29 hall levels at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds. New sourcing markets, expanded product segments, and deeper industry insights: Over 170 participating nations are expected. 109 lectures and guided tours will provide valuable knowledge and industry updates.
21 Jan 2025

Key exhibitors present in Frankfurt

Preparations for the trade fair of the year are in full swing: these are the exhibitors who will be making Christmasworld 2025 the most important order event for the international industry.
8 Jan 2025

Online events 2025: Customer experience in the age of AI with Steven Van Belleghem

What skills do we need to be successful in the age of artificial intelligence (AI)? How can we actively shape the future with AI so that it adds value for us? These and other questions about the relationship between artificial and human intelligence will be explored by customer experience expert Steven Van Belleghem in the Digital Academy's new online event on 21 January at 10 a.m. Dorothe Klein, who is responsible for the fringe programme, and Thomas Kastl, Director Ambiente Dining, will be giving an outlook on the 2025 trade fairs.
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.