MARKETS Toy manufacturer are put on the spot – Customers demand sustainability

The fight against environmental destruction and the climate crisis are also leaving their mark on the toy industry. More and more manufacturers are focusing on interesting sustainability concepts and…

January 29, 2020

FAIRS & EVENTS Exciting Novelties at Spielwarenmesse 2020

Anyone looking for new products in the field of toys, motor skills, clothing and accessories should stop by in Hall 3A. The Spielwaren has reserved a special area for young companies only. This joint…

January 29, 2020

FAIRS & EVENTS Licences are an important part of Spielwarenmesse

It is a market with huge dimensions and great potential. The worldwide turnover of licensed goods and services is estimated at over 280 billion dollars. A large part of this is generated in the childr…

January 29, 2020

FAIRS & EVENTS Koelnmesse - Oliver Frese appointed new Managing Director

At the beginning of the year, Oliver Frese, former member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Messe AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the new Managing Director.

November 26, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Spielwarenmesse to remain in Nuremberg until at least 2028

Spielwarenmesse and NürnbergMesse have prematurely extended their contract. This means that the important industry event will remain in the Bavarian metropolis.

November 21, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS The end for Playtime Tokyo and Kid’s Hub

Since 2015, the “Playtime Tokyo” trade fair platform has attracted numerous visitors, buyers and the press to the Japanese metropolis. Now, after almost four years, the organisers have announced the e…

November 12, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Kind + Jugend is not affected by the dampened consumer mood

On Sunday, the four-day Kind + Jugend successfully concluded with 24,000 trade visitors from 33 countries. The main visitor countries were the EU states, primarily France and Italy. According to Jörg…

September 24, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Kind + Jugend 2019 records a large number of visitors on the first day of the fair

The key topics of this year’s Kind + Jugend are individualization, sustainability, mobility and digitality. Jörg Schmale, Director of Kind + Jugend, draws a first conclusion after the kick-off of the…

September 20, 2019

COMPANIES Security products: Popular with parents, children love design

The market for security products is booming. Age-appropriate, colorful and eye-catching, they are popular with children as well. Numerous new products will be presented at the Kind + Jugend.

September 19, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Start-up area celebrates premiere at Kind + Jugend

For the first time this year, there will be a trade fair area for new ideas and concepts. A great success, as the start-up area is already fully booked at its premiere.

September 19, 2019

COMPANIES Sustainability list: BTE initiative makes orientation easier for visitors

With one click, interested parties can reach special sustainable exhibitors at the Kind + Jugend. Together with the trade fair, the BTE has listed companies that have seals and certificates.

September 18, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Kind + Jugend 2019 - Growth in market volume for baby and children’s equipment

Around 25,000 trade visitors from all over the world are expected at the Kind + Jugend trade fair in Cologne from 19 to 21 September. 1,239 suppliers from 49 countries will exhibit on an area of 110,0…

September 17, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS Munich Fabric Start registers a consistently high level of trade visitors

The organisers were very satisfied after three days of the fair. In the eight halls more than 1,000 international suppliers presented more than 2,000 collections in the areas of Fabrics, Additionals,…

September 12, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS ToyAward of Spielwarenmesse - Application deadline started

Exhibitors at Spielwarenmesse can now apply for the ToyAward. The award is regarded as an important seal of quality for the industry.

September 11, 2019

FAIRS & EVENTS CJF - Great opportunities for business in the Russian market

The international exhibitions Mir Detstva and CJF - Child and Junior Fashion will take place from 24 to 27 September at the Expocentre Exhibition Centre and offer great opportunities for business on t…

September 5, 2019