HONG KONG, Oct. 12 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources
(Nasdaq: GSOL) opened its China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear ( http://www.chinasourcingfair.com ) today with over 1,000 booths. The events are open to trade visitors, and will run through
Oct. 15 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.
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At the Fashion Accessories show, buyers can visit 800 booths -- up 16 percent from October 2006. The show features suppliers from mainland China, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines and Taiwan.
The Underwear & Swimwear show is the only specialized sourcing event of its kind in Asia. Buyers can visit 250 booths, a 32 percent increase from the inaugural event in April.
Global Sources’ Executive Director, Sarah Benecke, said: "International demand for quality suppliers has attracted big name buyers to previous shows, and we again expect a strong turnout. Representatives from Carrefour, Esprit, Jockey, Marks & Spencer, Metro Group, Nike, Sears, Tommy Hilfiger, Triumph, Victoria’s Secret and thousands more have pre-registered for the Fairs. The large growth in exhibitors shows that, for quality-conscious suppliers committed to exports, the China Sourcing Fairs are the perfect venue to meet quality buyers.
"And, we are rapidly expanding our services for buyers and suppliers. The China Sourcing Fair: Fashion Accessories is now the only specialized fashion accessories show in the world that takes place five times a year in three different locations -- Hong Kong, Dubai and Shanghai."
Fair Pavilions Showcase Specific Fashion Categories, Help Buyers Maximize Show Results
Both Fairs will feature product pavilions to make it easy for buyers to find and compare products.
Pavilions at the Fashion Accessories Fair are: Casual & Fashion Handbags; Evening Bags; Hats & Caps; Fashion Belts; Fashion Jewelry; Hair Accessories; Ties, Scarves & Shawls; Casual & Fashion Footwear; Umbrellas; Gloves & Mittens; Sunglasses; and Travel Bags & Luggage.
Product pavilions at the Underwear & Swimwear Fair are: Underwear; Swimwear & Accessories; Sleepwear; Fabric, Lace & Trimmings; and Hosiery.
Fashion Parades, Pantone Color Forum to Highlight New Trends
Fashion Parades will be held each day in Hall 1, with models showcasing the latest designs from Greater China and across Asia.
Pantone, the world’s leading color authority, is scheduled to present a Forum outlining the ‘Color trends directions for Winter 2008/09’.
Extra Services Create Business Opportunities for Buyers and Suppliers
The China Sourcing Fairs offer a range of value-added services for buyers and suppliers, including:
-- Private Buyer Meetings create exclusive opportunities for pre-
selected exhibitors to meet face-to-face with some of the world’s
top buyers. These include Decathlon, Dollar General, OIA and Sears.
-- Virtual Buyer Meetings enable exhibitors to meet top international
buyers who can’t make it to the Fairs via an on-site video
conferencing system.
-- The Brand Zone features exhibitors committed to building their own
B2C and B2B brands through product innovation and quality.
-- New Product Galleries showcase the latest, most innovative products
at the show.
-- Free Conference Programs feature international experts speaking on
quality control, product trends and compliance, logistics, China
sourcing and intellectual property issues.
-- Country and regional pavilions focus on products from Asia and
emerging mainland China supply centers.
China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear Dates and Times
Opening times for the China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear are:
-- Oct. 12-14 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
-- Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Easy Access to AsiaWorld-Expo by Airport Express Train, Free Shuttle Buses
AsiaWorld-Expo is one minute from Hong Kong Airport and 28 minutes from downtown via the Airport Express train. Qualified buyers who pre-register are eligible to receive coupons for free transport on the train.
Global Sources provides free shuttle bus service to and from the venue from locations throughout Hong Kong. The venue is also easily accessible by public bus, taxi and private car.
Buyers planning to visit the Fairs can find more information, including transportation options, at http://www.chinasourcingfair.com .
Specialized Global Sources Websites, Trade Magazines and Trade Shows
The China Sourcing Fairs are an important part of Global Sources’ sourcing and product information services, which include Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ), Global Sources trade magazines, and Global Sources Direct ( http://www.globalsourcesdirect.com ).
Further information about Global Sources is available at http://www.corporate.globalsources.com .
About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media company and a primary facilitator of two-way trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other key business segment facilitates trade from the world to Greater China using Chinese-language media.
The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of over 635,000 active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 230 countries.
The company offers the most extensive range of media and export marketing services in the industries it serves. It delivers information on 1.8 million products and more than 150,000 suppliers annually through 13 online marketplaces, 12 monthly magazines, over 100 sourcing research reports and nine specialized trade shows which run 22 times a year across seven cities.
Suppliers receive more than 18 million sales leads annually from buyers through Global Sources Online ( http://www.globalsources.com ) alone.
Global Sources has been facilitating global trade for 36 years. In mainland China it has over 1,700 team members in 44 locations, and a community of over 1 million registered online users and magazine readers for
Chinese-language media.
Global Sources Press Contact in Asia:
Camellia So
Tel: +852-2555-5021
Email: cso@globalsources.com
Global Sources Investor Contact in Asia:
Eddie Heng
Tel: +65-6547-2850
Email: eheng@globalsources.com
Global Sources Press Contact in U.S.:
James W.W. Strachan
Tel: +1-480-664-8309
Email: strachan@globalsources.com
Global Sources Investor Contact in U.S.:
Moriah Shilton & Christiane Pelz
Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates, Inc.
Tel: +1-415-433-3777
Email: cpelz@lhai.com
