LIVE from the IBC Global Forum: Market Overview – Brazil, Paulo Kruglensky, Etna
By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Wednesday, June 18, 2014 Paulo Krugelsky, CEO of Etna, outlined the Brazilian retailer’s position in its market region. Based in Sao Paulo, Etna has grown...
View ArticleHomewares Retail, Italian Style: Galleria Fiaba
Michelle Hespe checks out one of Italy’s finest retail stores — Galleria Fiaba — which was one of six Global Honorees at the 2014 gia Global Innovation Awards held in Chicago. The spectacular façade...
View ArticleParisian Chic: Merci
Michelle Hespe speaks to Jean-Luc Colonna d’Istria, Executive Vice President of Merci in Paris. The impressive retail store was one of six Global Honorees at the 2014 gia Global Innovation Awards in...
View ArticleCIT – Growth Financing Opportunities for Housewares Companies
With globalization, most companies now compete on an international basis. As brands gain acceptance, companies seek to grow their revenues by pursuing growth on two fronts – domestically and globally....
View ArticleEuropean Retail: Schwarz Group – Implications with Carrefour & Tesco
In the UK, the Guardian is quoting a new Planet Retail report as saying “the company behind the Lidl supermarket chain is set to become western Europe’s biggest grocery retailer by 2018 as discounters...
View ArticleHomewares Retail, Italian Style: Galleria Fiaba
Michelle Hespe checks out one of Italy’s finest retail stores — Galleria Fiaba — which was one of six Global Honorees at the 2014 gia Global Innovation Awards held in Chicago. The spectacular façade...
View ArticleParisian Chic: Merci
Michelle Hespe speaks to Jean-Luc Colonna d’Istria, Executive Vice President of Merci in Paris. The impressive retail store was one of six Global Honorees at the 2014 gia Global Innovation Awards in...
View ArticleCIT – Growth Financing Opportunities for Housewares Companies
With globalization, most companies now compete on an international basis. As brands gain acceptance, companies seek to grow their revenues by pursuing growth on two fronts – domestically and globally....
View ArticleEuropean Retail: Schwarz Group – Implications with Carrefour & Tesco
In the UK, the Guardian is quoting a new Planet Retail report as saying “the company behind the Lidl supermarket chain is set to become western Europe’s biggest grocery retailer by 2018 as discounters...
View ArticleIHA Trade Mission – United Kingdom
by Perry Reynolds The International Housewares Association sponsored a retail trade mission to the UK last month. If your company has never taken advantage of these missions, those who have will tell...
View ArticleCarrefour Stumbles in Asia
The Wall Street Journal reports today that operating profit in its Asia group “fell 87% compared with the previous year.” Overall, the retailer appears to be gaining in other areas. For complete...
View ArticleSainsbury Wins Battle for Argos Owner, Home Retail
The Wall Street Journal reported April 1 that “Home Retail Group PLC … said it will recommend J Sainsbury PLC’s £1.4 billion ($2.01 billion) takeover of the company, ending a four-month-long battle to...
View ArticleTesco Shows Volume Growth
The New York Times reported on April 14 that British retailer Tesco has reported positive sales results. “’More customers are buying more things more often at Tesco, said [Dave Lewis, Tesco’s chief...
View ArticleFour Speakers Announced for 2016 IBC Global Forum
The 2016 IBC Global Forum will take place in Chicago on June 8-10. All IHA members who are interested in growing their international sales should attend to learn from and network with industry peers...
View ArticleCalifornia Companies May be Eligible to Receive Export Support
California companies, ready to export but need help with their export promotion activities, are encouraged to learn more about services available through the Center for International Trade Development...
View ArticleGrowing Global Sales
Once a year, international business professionals from the housewares industry gather at the IBC Global Forum to increase their global sales through education and networking. For more than 20 years,...
View Article2016 Global Forum Offers Educational Sessions on International Sales Issues,...
Housewares suppliers new to the international arena or veteran sales executives wanting to grow their global business will benefit from IHA’s 2016 Global Forum, to be held June 8-10 at the Warwick...
View ArticleIBC Global Forum Kicks Off in Chicago
The IBC Global Forum is underway with attendees and speakers coming from over 10 countries. The Global Forum is a gathering of housewares industry professionals who are eager to learn and share best...
View ArticleIBC Global Forum: Part 2 – Pragmatically Approaching Western Europe
This is Part Two of a four part series. Part One Part Three Part Four Market Strategies Boutet outlined how to consider price, margins, rebates and logistics and special demands. He concluded by...
View ArticleIBC Global Forum: Part 3 – Pragmatically Approaching Western Europe
This is Part Three of a four part series. Part One Part Two Part Four Workshop Session Challenges Attendees to Examine Markets In this interactive portion of the program, attendees were invited to...
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