Spielwarenmesse eG has this afternoon (22 March) confirmed that European stationery show Insights-X is to be discontinued.
After eight editions, the trade fair for stationery, office, bags and more is closing its doors, with Spielwarenmesse deciding to instead concentrate more heavily on its core markets.
“Although Insights-X regained significant momentum after the pandemic and the major exhibitors returned, ultimately the required result was not achieved,” stated Christian Ulrich, spokesperson of the Executive Board at Spielwarenmesse eG.
The fair was launched in 2015 and gained a strong reputation, with its relaxed atmosphere and popular after hours networking events drawing consistent praise.
Although many key players and innovative brands had already registered for the ninth edition, Spielwarenmesse eG said that regrettably Insights-X was still not performing from a commercial perspective.
The company is therefore concentrating its future efforts more heavily on the elements of its portfolio that produce results including Spielwarenmesse and SPIEL. A number of stationery companies will be heading to Nuremberg from 28 January to 1 February 2025 as part of the Creative and Back to School sections of the show.
