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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Kids India 2025: meeting place for the global toy industry in Mumbai
International platform for new contacts and business opportunities Hosted Buyers Program offers exclusive benefits for buyers NUREMBERG, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 /CNW/ -- It is the springboard into one of the most dynamic markets in the world: Kids India will once again open its doors at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 6 to 8 October 2025. As the leading B2B trade fair for the Indian toy industry, it offers a central platform for discovering new products and establishing new business relationships. The Hosted Buyers Program facilitates access for national and international buyers and specifically promotes networking within the industry. A roadshow with stops in selected economic regions spotlights the trade fair in advance and reinforces the presence of key players. International dimension and targeted networking Preparations are already in full swing – this autumn, Kids India will once again bring international decision-makers and leading Indian manufacturers and brands together under one roof. As a focused B2B platform, the trade fair specifically promotes the development of sustainable supplier relationships and offers the opportunity to discover innovative products and current market trends directly on site. At the last edition, 127 exhibitors presented over 170 brands in 8,000 m² of exhibition space. The spectrum ranges from baby and infant articles, wooden toys and sustainable products to technical and electronic toys, dolls and soft toys, school supplies, model construction, sports and outdoor items, lifestyle products and games. Kids India is part of the world's largest network for the toy industry, which also includes SPIEL in Essen and the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg. More than 5,000 trade visitors from 31 countries took advantage of last year's event to make new business contacts and gain a comprehensive overview of the innovative strength of the Indian market. Hosted Buyers Program provides easier access to the market Kids India strengthens professional discussion and helps companies to expand their networks in the industry through a variety of measures. A particular highlight is the Hosted Buyers Program. This makes it easier for domestic and foreign buyers to attend the trade fair, thereby expanding the buyer base. Exhibitors thus benefit from direct access to new business partners from all over India and the world. "With the Hosted Buyers Program, we specifically promote dialogue between exhibitors and key market players, thereby laying the foundations for sustainable business relationships," emphasises Tanu Ailawadi, Managing Director of Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. As Hosted Buyers, participants benefit from an all-round service including free hotel accommodation, a travel subsidy and exclusive access to the VIP Buyer Lounge, including a networking evening. Interested parties can find application details and further information here. Successful premiere In the run-up to the fair, Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. is raising awareness with a roadshow through key economic regions. The aim is to integrate regional players into the pan-Indian industry network and to stimulate professional discussion even before the start of the fair. Following the first well-attended networking events and meetings in Rajkot, Mumbai and Pune, further events are planned in Bangalore and Hyderabad. With benefits such as these and its comprehensive supporting programme, Kids India provides the ideal conditions for deepening existing partnerships and tapping into new potential in one of the world's fastest-growing toy markets. Exhibitors can still take advantage of the opportunity to be part of Kids India 2025. All information and registration options can be found on the official website of the trade fair. Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. On 1 April 2016, Spielwarenmesse eG opened Spielwarenmesse India Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi, a subsidiary in one of the world's most important growth markets. The company is responsible for organising the trade fair called Kids India, held annually in Mumbai since 2013. Spielwarenmesse eG The multifaceted positioning and international orientation of Spielwarenmesse eG is representative of the toy sector and other consumer goods markets. With its legal structure as a cooperative, the business is unique among trade fair companies and is highly successful. Its 60-member team operates from the 'ToyCity' of Nuremberg and is supported by representatives in over 100 countries. Its portfolio includes two major global fairs: the Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg is the lead international event for the B2B sector, as is SPIEL in Essen for the B2C field. To these can be added Kids India in Mumbai and the World of Toys by Spielwarenmesse trade fair programme, which opens up new markets for manufacturers through joint activities in Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York. The Company's own subsidiaries in the key locations of China and India ensure that appropriate expertise is available locally. With its accumulated knowledge and global network, the trade fair producer is becoming an ever stronger initiator and groundbreaker in the industry's issues and trends. The most recent example of this is BRANDmania in Essen, which casts an unconventional and future-directed spotlight on the topic of licensing and partnerships. With its combination of events and online activities, Spielwarenmesse eG ( is active all year round.
Irish Independent
18-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Climate Changemakers: ‘I had a fire in my belly' – the woman driving change in the toy industry
Sharon Keilthy founded one of Ireland's leading eco-friendly toy stores, and now advises major global toymakers on how to reduce their products' environmental impact In 2018, Sharon Keilthy wanted to purchase a birthday gift for her daughter's fourth birthday. 'I walked into a nice family-run store,' she recalls. 'I wanted to buy a toy I could feel good about – one that wasn't wrapped in plastic or shipped all the way from China. But I walked out empty handed. I couldn't find a single thing on the shelves that matched what I had hoped for.' So she founded one of Ireland's leading eco-friendly toy stores, and ran it for six years. She gradually started speaking, organising and consulting on sustainability for the children's toy industry and now advises major global toymakers on how to reduce the environmental impact of their toys. She speaks at, and co-organises, bio!TOY, a bi-annual conference about sustainable plastics for toymakers and plastics producers. At the world's biggest toy fair, Spielwarenmesse, she has spoken on the main stage, judged the Toy Award, and co-curated the Toys Go Green exhibition over the past three years. In 2024, she decided to devote herself full-time to consulting with the leading Irish independent sustainability consultancy, Sustainability Works.
Forbes
04-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Why I'll Never Travel Without These FitFlop Shoes Again
I've worn a lot of different shoes on many work trips over my last two decades as a journalist, yet none have kept my feet as happy as the FitFlop F-Mode Flow sneakers, while also offering a more polished look than the rest. These sneakers kept my feet extra supported and comfortable during a four-night overseas business trip, where I easily walked eight hours a day and navigated my way through airports and the German train system. These shoes are incredibly plush and bouncy—and I want everyone to know about them. The FitFlop F-Mode Flow sneaker blew me away with its plush cushion, bouncy feel, arch support—and ... More ability to wear well with seemingly everything I tried on. I went looking for a new shoe to wear after I was invited to attend Spielwarenmesse, the largest international toy trade show that's held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. I knew I would be on my feet for 8 to 10 hours each day of the trade show, and that I'd also want to be comfortable navigating from the airport to the city's underground train to the convention center where the show is held. And while sneakers seem to be more than accepted on trade show floors these days, I was headed to Europe, where the 'business casual' look is typically a little more buttoned up than many Americans' typical Monday fit—and certainly more tailored and polished than my typical WFH outfit that I optimize for comfort. Amazon I didn't want to wear the comfy but bright and more chunky-looking Hoka on this international trip, or my comfy but less supportive slip-on Rothy's. My Birdies Starling flats would have looked lovely, but they rubbed a blister into my heel during my last trade show, and my Allbirds Tree Breezers are great for a quick outing but not hours of walking. Even my more neutral New Balance Fresh Foam 1080s didn't quite feel elevated enough. These supportive FitFlop shoes paired well with jeans and trousers. I came upon the FitFlop, a new-to-me UK-born brand, in one of our Forbes Vetted travel gift guides. I ordered it in two sizes a week before the show in one of those desperate last-minute packing frenzies and immediately had my Cinderella moment of realizing this shoe was clearly made just for me. The rearfoot cushion was bouncy and plush without looking too loud or too ugly. The midfoot snugged right up to my high arch without feeling restrictive and the toe box was roomy and comfortable. I wore them with dark wash jeans, light wash jeans, a pair of cuffed black Sanctuary trousers and a pair of Spanx ponte pants—and they went well with everything. This meant I left for Europe with a single pair of shoes packed in my carry-on, something that is unheard of for a chronic over-packer who likes her options. Of course, it wasn't designed just for me—and there's an entire FitFlop site of shoes, including flats, boots, sneakers in women's and men's and kids sizes and styles—all with the brand's amazing Microwobbleboard footbed technology. Dozens of FitFlop shoes also carry the APMA Seal of Acceptance, meaning they have been independently verified for good foot health by podiatrists, including the particular shoe I wore. FitFlop describes the Microwobbleboard as a triple density foam added to the shoes so that they 'contour to your feet, absorb impact and can help to reduce muscle exertion.' Each of its shoes, whether a flat or a boot or a walking shoe offers some type of cushion designed for that particular shoe and aimed at providing a more comfortable and supportive walking experience. Many of its flats offer Dynamicush instead of the Microwobbleboard with hidden arch support and 'high-rebound cushioning under contoured footbeds' to deliver a more 'pillowy' walk. Nordstrom I wanted to know more about the brand's footbed tech, so I asked them directly. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, the brand really credits its ergonomic approach to footwear design led by Dr. Kim Lilley as the reason for the instant feeling of comfort I felt upon slipping on my first pair. There are four more types of FitFlop footbed tech or cushion in its shoes, including iQushion (in its slides), Neodynamic with a carbon plate in its running shoes and Anatomicush in some of its trainers. After several months of wear, the shoes remain bouncy and supportive with only a bit of dirt ... More collected. A brand spokesperson tells me that the triple-density Microwobbleboard in the F-Mode Flow sneaker I wore includes firm cushioning at the heel to reduce the impact of your foot striking the ground; soft cushioning in the middle to 'diffuse pressure' and a medium density at your toes to encourage that forward motion as you walk. 'The benefit of these three cushion placements is that they work to absorb impact and cushion whilst promoting natural movement for the wearer,' they say over email. And each of its shoes works to minimize impact on the wearer by syncing to our natural movements, FitFlop adds. 'Because each step is a coordinated movement of joints, we analyze the entire body from the foot up, evaluating how our shoes impact three key areas: body alignment, muscle activity and pressure diffusion.' Clearly, I'm sold. I returned home after my whirlwind trip with barely a low-back ache despite logging more than 15,000 steps most days. I worn them again to traverse the New York City Toy Fair at the Javits Center—and again left without a blister or any heel or back pain. I've tried to preserve my new FitFlops for future trips into New York for press events, upcoming trade shows like ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas this May and other times when I need a more elevated business casual look. But I've been wearing them on daily walks to school with the kids and around the block with my dog. They remain bouncy and flexible with just a single loose thread and a bit of dirt building up on the white of the shoe.
Gulf News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Peppa Pig to get new sibling
Peppa Pig first aired on the UK's Channel 5 and the Nick Jr. Channel in 2004 Last updated: February 27, 2025 | 23:30 2 MIN READ Young girl Daria plays with Peppa Pig toys at the booth of Jazwares company during the press preview of the international toys fair Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, southern Germany. AFP
