A Vision of the Future of Work at Ambiente 

At Ambiente, held from January 26-30, retailers gathered in Frankfurt, Germany to view the latest consumer goods from housewares to office furniture. Even though the fair was held during a railway operators’ strike that lasted for several days, 140,000 visitors were on hand to discover the products presented by nearly 5,000 exhibitors.  A highlight of the show was the Future of Work area, back again after its debut in 2023, with an updated look. The modern blue and white booths were replaced with four dome constructions made of wood and surrounded by greenery, a reflection of a more eco-centric approach. “This year, the design of the area and the exhibitor program focused strongly on the topic of sustainability, which is driving a huge change in the consumer goods market, including international contract business and the hospitality sector,” said Julia Uherek, vice president, consumer goods fairs, Messe Frankfurt. “We are actively …