Dr Ulrich Maly attended the Toy Fair for 18 years as mayor. In his memoirs, he recounts how impressed he was by the trade fair even as a child.
Spielwarenmesse owes its 75th anniversary to the people who shape it. “Mister Mensch ärgere Dich nicht” Axel Kaldenhoven talks about people and trade…
Start-ups are vital for the retail industry. Innovative products create unique selling points. Find out why retailers should embrace fresh ideas.
Community Building in Retail: Marilyn Repp knows that human warmth is key to building genuine relationships and customer loyalty in the digital age.
75th anniversary of the International Toy Fair – these companies have been there from the very beginning and are part of its success story: Heless,…
The most important dates for toy professionals worldwide. Save these events for December 2025.
Two fathers revolutionized the market for children's audio plays. As a startup, they introduced the Toniebox in Nürnberg in 2016 – and wrote a true…
Reiner Knizia: 40 years of board game history. Discover why Spielwarenmesse is essential for networking, identifying trends, and making publisher…
Spirit of Play meets Spirit to Grow: To mark the 75th anniversary, Peter Ottmann reflects on the close connection between Spielwarenmesse and…
India's toy market is booming: 12% growth by 2030. Read about opportunities for exporters and hurdles due to customs duties and regulations. Find out…
Artificial intelligence catapults play into a new dimension. A selection of pioneering products from ToyTrend 2026 AI loves to play.
SPIEL 2025: 948 exhibitors from 50 nations present new releases. A cultural journey through the diversity of analog games worldwide.
