Messe Frankfurt

Editor’s Picks: Standout tabletop from Ambiente 2026

Each February, the global design and retail community convenes in Frankfurt for one of the industry’s most influential markets: Ambiente. From Feb. 6-10, the fair — hosted by Messe Frankfurt and co-located with Christmasworld and... more »

Editor’s Picks: Gift, home décor trends emerge at Ambiente 2026

The global retail industry looks to Frankfurt, Germany, as an early indicator of what’s next each February. Held Feb. 6-10 and hosted by Messe Frankfurt, Ambiente — co-located with Christmasworld and Creativeworld — shines a... more »

Christmasworld abounds with holiday merchandising, display inspiration

International trade fair Christmasworld, hosted by Messe Frankfurt, brought festive display inspiration and trends to the retail industry. Unconventional colorways such as blues, reds and pinks, neons, and pastels adorned showrooms, as did hanging ornaments,... more »

Editor’s Picks: Messe Frankfurt’s Christmasworld an international draw

International trade fair Christmasworld, hosted by Messe Frankfurt, brought fresh inspiration and buying opportunities to the retail market. Christmasworld — which ran concurrently with Ambiente and Creativeworld —  captivated attendees with festive and seasonal decorations,... more »

4,660 exhibitors turn Frankfurt into a global hub for international trade fairs

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 Feb. 7-11, 4,6601... more »

Paperworld China brings in 28K visitors

Paperworld China returned to the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center Nov. 17-19 and attracted more than 28,000 visitors. Spanning 17,000 square meters of exhibition space, the show featured more than 316 exhibitors from... more »

Messe Frankfurt unveils future growth plans

Messe Frankfurt has grown more quickly than anticipated and now expects a further increase in sales for the current financial year, according to the company. About 340 events are being held under the Messe Frankfurt... more »

Messe Frankfurt’s Digital Academy premieres

The new Digital Academy of the three consumer goods fairs under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt debuted. The kick-off of the new digital event series was dedicated to the theme of sustainability. Futurologist Anabel Ternès... more »