Gift Shop Magazine February 2025

Christmasworld abounds with holiday merchandising, display inspiration

By Carly Yanik (McFadden)

2 minute read

International trade fair Christmasworld, hosted by Messe Frankfurt, brought festive display inspiration and trends to the retail industry.

Unconventional colorways such as blues, reds and pinks, neons, and pastels adorned showrooms, as did hanging ornaments, oversized bows and Santas galore.

Continue reading for some merchandising and retail displays that left Gift Shop® Plus feeling captivated, in awe and inspired. For editorial director Carly McFadden’s Editor’s Picks, click here.

Carly Yanik is the editorial director of Gift Shop Plus, Stationery Trends and Lawn & Garden Retailer.