For the sourcing professional, staying ahead of the curve in the dynamic home, gift, and lifestyle products industry is crucial. Trade shows are invaluable ways to uncover the latest trends, discover new suppliers, and forge lucrative business connections. However, with a myriad of events happening around the globe, it can be overwhelming to determine which ones are worth your time and investment. In this guide, we'll look at the top trade shows that cater to the home, gift, and lifestyle products sectors. Whether you're looking to source the hottest home decor, the most innovative kitchenware, or the trendiest gift ideas, we'll equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and maximize your sourcing success.
15–17 January 2025
2–4 July 2025
24–26 September 2025
Held three times a year in Tokyo and Osaka, LIFESTYLE Week
is a comprehensive lifestyle exhibition consisting of various specialized
shows, covering gifts, home interiors, stationery, fashion goods, beauty &
healthcare products and more.
The constituent shows for January 2025 are:
· GIFTEX – Gifts & Interior Expo
· Fashion Goods & Accessories Expo
· Table & Kitchenware Expo
· Health & Beauty Goods Expo
· Sustainable Goods Expo
· Good Foods Expo
· Merch Collection EXPO
· OSHIKATSU – Merch Collection Expo
· Lifestyle Sourcing EXPO
· Japan Crafts & Souvenirs Expo
7–11 February 2025
Attracting almost 97,000 visitors to its 2024 edition, Ambiente is one of the most important home and lifestyle trade fairs in the world, with four product areas: Dining, Living, Giving and Working. Held in Frankfurt, Germany, it is the leading event internationally for top retail and commercial buyers, including many decision makers who are putting together product ranges for coming seasons, in sectors as varied as furniture, supermarkets, office supplies, facilities management and corporate procurement. This year’s theme is “Rhythms of Lifestyle.”
Global Sources Home & Lifestyle Online Show
21 January– 9 February 2025
An online B2B home & lifestyle expo hosted via the Global Sources website. From unique gifts for special occasions to stylish home décor items and trendy lifestyle products, the show features the latest innovations and trends from top suppliers worldwide. With convenient online access, buyers and businesses can connect directly with exhibitors, source new products, and stay ahead of the competition, wherever they are.
During this virtual event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore an extensive range of products across four verticals: Gifts, Kitchen & Dining, Household Essentials, and Furniture [SY2] [AL3] & Décor.
2–4 February 2025
NY NOW is a multi-day wholesale event held in New York City, where thousands of legacy and emerging brands showcase their newest collections to the prestigious buyers from around the globe.
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows
Phase 2: 18–21 April 2025
Phase 3: 27–30 April 2025
Two shows in phase 2 of Global Sources’ trade fairs in Hong Kong are designed for buyers in the home and lifestyle sectors. Global Sources Lifestyle features customized, high-quality, sustainable lifestyle products, covering pet supplies, gifts & premiums, and health & personal care, while Global Sources Home & Kitchen features fashionable, creative, and eco-friendly home and kitchen products, including home décor, cleaning, storage, and kitchenware. Then, in phase 3 starting April 27th, Global Sources Sports & Outdoor showcases high-quality, high-tech, fashionable and eco-friendly sports and outdoor products from Asian suppliers, alongside Global Sources Baby & Children’s Products with over 500 exhibitors from all over the world, showcasing a wide range of products such as baby toys, infant and children's products, clothing, strollers, and car seats.
2–6 August 2025
Reed Gift Fairs Melbourne is the home & gift fair for Australian retailers, offering the opportunity to source from a variety of wholesalers across Gift & Lifestyle, Home & Décor, Fashion & Accessories, Kids & Family, and Beauty & Wellness. This year’s fair is at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on South Wharf.
3–5 August 2025
NY NOW is a multi-day wholesale event held in New York City, where thousands of legacy and emerging brands showcase their newest collections to the prestigious buyers from around the globe.
5–9 September 2025
Held in Berlin every September, IFA is the largest home and consumer electronics show in the world. It is an unparalleled platform where global brands, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts showcase their cutting-edge cultural technology, explore the latest advancements, do business and exchange ideas with visitors from across the world.
IFA Global Markets is IFA’s dedicated international sourcing platform, bringing together OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), ODMs (original design manufacturers), suppliers, component manufacturers and many outstanding, yet-to-be-discovered brands from all over the world. Since its inception in 2016, IFA Global Markets has become a very important sourcing platform for products in the home and consumer electronics market in Europe and beyond. While not always in the consumer’s direct visibility, the brands showing at Global Markets are at the core of the latest innovations and the B2B environment guarantees a focused and results-oriented atmosphere.
Merchandise World Peak Season Event
10 September 2025
Merchandise World combines the UK’s largest promotional merchandise trade exhibition with an industry networking event. Around 150 suppliers attend Merchandise World, to present their latest products, innovations, and concepts to the sales & administration teams, management, and directors from invited UK, Ireland, and international professional distributor companies. The September show in Milton Keynes is a one-day event for frontline teams and business leaders from professional distributors to discover new products for the peak season.
So, that’s the world of lifestyle and home goods trade shows in 2025 – your gateway to sourcing excellence. These events not only showcase
the latest products but also foster connections between manufacturers, retailers, and designers, creating an ecosystem of collaboration
