Trends that will shape 2026
D – Hard to believe, but true – it is almost the end of the year again. In its Industry Monitor, WA Media looks back on the past year together ... more
Staedtler: Sales cooperation with Colop
D – Starting from January 2026, the writing instrument manufacturer, Staedtler, Nuremberg, is signing a sales cooperation for the promotional products industry with Colop, a specialist for creative stamps. more
manaomea celebrates its 10th anniversary
D – The Munich-based company, manaomea, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025. manaomea’s vision is to create the so-called manaomea material from textile waste, which is used to make new products. more
Könitz Porzellan extends its photovoltaic plant
D – Könitz Porzellan GmbH has expanded the in-house photovoltaic plant to encompass around 5,000 m2 and is thus taking an important step in the direction of future reliability and sustainable self-provision. more
Fare: Management reinforced
D – As of June 1, 2025, Philipp Oergel has been reinforcing the management at Fare, Remscheid, after taking on the position of Management Executive. more
Relaxation of the EU Supply Chain Law
EU – In mid-December 2025, the Legal Committee of the European Parliament and representatives of the member states agreed on an extensive reform of the EU regulations on sustainability reporting ... more
Brandible takes over Promo Color
D – KSi International GmbH, more familiarly known as the brand Brandible, has announced its first acquisition in the company’s history. more
Advantage Group celebrates its 25th anniversary
UK – The Advantage Buying Group, Kenilworth, celebrated its 25th anniversary in style in November 2025 with a Members’ Day, a product presentation and a concluding gala dinner. The celebrations ... more
EUDR: Postponed again
EU – On November 26, 2025, the European Parliament announced the renewed postponement of the Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR). The regulation aims to prevent deforestation associated with the EU’s ... more
Merchandising Fair Hamburg: All for the fans
D – There was no sign of trade fair fatigue or a subdued mood in light of the many prevailing economic challenges: As soon as the doors of the Merchandising ... more





