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Press releases of Creativeworld

Press releases Creativeworld
2 Sep 2026

Latest Industry Index: Global uncertainties are placing an increasing burden on businesses

The second round of the Industry Index survey conducted by IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt shows that, whilst the global business climate has remained largely unchanged overall compared with the first round and remains at a subdued level, the factors causing pressure have shifted significantly. In particular, global uncertainties, rising production and procurement costs, as well as tariffs and trade restrictions, are putting companies under increasing pressure.
2 Sep 2026

Home is what we make of it: Creativeworld Trends 2027

Under the motto “Home Sweet Home”, Creativeworld Trends 2027 bring creative design into the heart of everyday life. The three theme worlds Kitchen Experiences, Balcony Moments and Bedroom Stories show how handicrafts, personal memories and the conscious use of materials shape the spaces in which people live.
2 Sep 2026

Creativeworld 2027: Strong brands, new business formats

Paints and papers, yarns and fabrics, markers, brushes and craft materials: From 29 January to 1 February 2027, Creativeworld will showcase what is shaping the international creative market. Many well-known companies and brands from the industry have already confirmed their participation. At the same time, the trade fair is expanding its offering for professional exchange within the industry: a new forum for decision-makers will provide additional business impetus, the new Creative Hub will bring together creative brands with strong product ranges and innovative offerings, while the Creative Academy combines product knowledge with professional development.
2 Sep 2026

Frankfurt 2027: Shaping Markets Together

Geopolitical uncertainty, trade conflicts and mounting cost pressures are challenging the global consumer goods industry more than ever – as confirmed by the latest Industry Index from IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt. Against this backdrop, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld remain the international one-stop shop for industry, trade and commercial buyers.
27 May 2026

Global Industry Index enters its second round: Between AI potential and geopolitical pressure

Is AI really the game changer for the consumer goods industry? How are companies worldwide responding to geopolitical uncertainty, new tariff regimes and increasing regulatory requirements? The second Global Industry Index by IFH COLOGNE and Messe Frankfurt takes a closer look at current developments in international consumer goods markets – highlighting both challenges and opportunities.

27 Apr 2026

Creativeworld Trends go on tour: stops in South Africa, India, the UAE and China

The Creativeworld Trends 2026 are going global: following their debut at the world’s leading trade fair Creativeworld in Frankfurt in early February 2026, the trend worlds curated by Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano – modern romantics, new rebels and cool classics – will now be showcased on selected industry platforms worldwide, bringing creative impulses to key consumer goods markets. The tour will kick off at Hobby-X in South Africa, followed by Paperworld India.
16 Apr 2026

Creativity that makes a difference: Creativeworld exhibitors donate new products to children in Frankfurt

Around 100 Creativeworld exhibitors donated their products to the Frankfurt Children’s Office. Instead of being disposed of, these creative materials will go directly to children and youth centres in and around Frankfurt. The fundraising campaign, supported by Messe Frankfurt, has now been held for the 15th time.
10 Feb 2026

International Momentum Frankfurt: Kick-off for more courage, resilience and trust

The high level of visitor satisfaction and internationality send a strong message: with 4,636 exhibitors and participants from 170 countries, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld confirmed their leading role in an industry undergoing rapid change. The momentum in Frankfurt opened up new business prospects and, from 6 to 10 February, once again served as the global marketplace for inspiration and orientation, orders and personal encounters.
6 Feb 2026

Creative Impulse Award 2026: Creativity captured in a nutshell – a close look at the winners

Creativity knows no limits: the winners of the Creative Impulse Award 2026 were honoured today at Creativeworld. The award-winning products show how inspiring, surprising and multifaceted the world of crafting, design and artistic work has become, and make you want to pick up a paintbrush, a colouring set or knitting needles yourself.
5 Feb 2026

New global industry index for consumer goods segments shows: US companies feel most affected by tariffs

With the launch of the new Industry Index, IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt are presenting an international sentiment barometer for trade-fair-relevant consumer goods segments for the first time. The results of the inaugural survey reveal a mixed overall mood. Political uncertainty, pricing pressure and weak growth momentum are posing challenges for companies worldwide. While Asia and the USA are looking ahead with comparatively greater dynamism, Europe is adopting a more cautious stance. Overall, respondents rate their own business situation more positively than that of the entire industry. Across all regions, there is a clear call for less regulation.
5 Feb 2026

Global compass for the consumer goods industry

Three leading trade fairs, one concentrated force for markets and transformation: the consumer goods trade fair trio of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will once again become a globally unique marketplace for industry, trade and contract business. From 6 to 9/10 February 2026, innovations from 4.636 [1] exhibitors – 88 percent of them international – will fill the entire Frankfurt exhibition grounds across a total of 28 hall levels. More than 170 participating nations and regions are expected. An absolute novelty are the Compass Talks, a new SME meeting point taking place ahead of the trade fairs, addressing the needs of the global consumer goods industry – fact-based, supported by the new IFH industry index.