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School Articles, Stationery, Creative Design

Key drivers for the toy industry through product range expansion

School supplies, stationery, and creative crafting play a crucial role in the toy industry. These products expand the range of offerings in toy stores and provide year-round sales opportunities. School backpacks, pens, and craft materials are essential not only for school use but also for encouraging creative and playful activities. This synergy enhances the appeal and versatility of toy stores, attracting a broader customer base.

The Spielwarenmesse is therefore not only of great importance for traditional toys but also for the areas of creative design, crafting, stationery, and gift items. The variety of products offered provides additional purchase incentives, as they not only complement the traditional toy assortment but also create new opportunities for retailers to expand their product range. Creative design and crafting offer innovative approaches to engage customers and foster children's creative development. Overall, the assortment supports the development of new market trends and meets the growing demand for unique and personalized product solutions.

The product group at a glance

  • The exhibition area for this product group is located in Hall 2 and in a section of Hall 4
  • Attractive, central location adjacent to the product groups "Lifestyle" and "Technical Toys, Educational Toys, Action Toys".
  • Diverse product range from school bags and back-to-school articles to licensed products, creative sets, painting, craft and writing materials

 

What our participants are saying

We have been exhibiting at Spielwarenmesse for about 30 to 35 years. Not only do our existing customers come here every year, but the whole world looking for sustainable and reliable suppliers finds us here as well. For us, the fair is indispensable – both to maintain our business and to attract new customers.

Peter Havo, Sales Manager Havo

25 years ago, we started our Playmais story right here at the Spielwarenmesse – at the time, I was heavily pregnant with our first daughter. It’s truly special for us as a family to have been part of this journey from the very beginning, and now the next generation is ready to continue Playmais. The Spielwarenmesse has become like family to us – we feel very welcome every year and set ou

Britta Loick, CEO Playmais GmbH 

Products

In this product group you will find amongst other things

  • School Articles, Stationery
    School bags; backpacks and accessories; school bags; drinking bottles, lunch boxes; exercise books, pads; folders, binders, organizers; writing utensils; drawing materials, paints; compasses, drawing utensils, sharpeners; labels, foils, stickers; other stationery, trend articles
  • Creative Design
    Craft supplies and accessories, creative sets, painting and art supplies; modeling, adhesives, creative techniques; handicrafts, textile design; craft tools; wax products; gift ribbons, wrapping paper and bags
  • Licensed articles, sustainable products and products for people with special needs complete the product portfolio.

Visitor groups

  • Toy shops, craft stores
  • Stationery trade, gift shops and promotional items trade
  • Drugstores, supermarkets, department stores
  • Mail order business, online shops
  • Nursery and school outfitters
  • Licensors, licence agencies

Target group – How is the market?

School supplies and craft products are enjoying great popularity due to seasonal peaks and current trends such as DIY, creativity, and sustainability. These developments provide manufacturers with an excellent opportunity to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the growing demands of consumers. The Spielwarenmesse allows exhibitors to showcase their products to an international audience and open up new business opportunities.

For retailers, the product group "School Supplies, Stationery, and Creative Design" represents a valuable addition to their assortment. Through a comprehensive product range, they can not only cover the entire developmental phase of a child but also create additional purchase incentives. The fair offers an ideal opportunity to find new business partners and benefit from a wide range of current trends.

Meet these and many other brands at Spielwarenmesse 2026

Your contacts

For returning exhibitors

[Translate to Englisch:] Niklas Renner

Niklas Renner

Project Manager

For new exhibitors

[Translate to Englisch:] Nicole Lipfert

Nicole Lipfert

Senior Project Manager