Global Sources is expanding its China Sourcing Fairs in 2010, with the launch of Garments & Textiles. New shows will take place in Hong Kong, Singapore and Johannesburg, South Africa, in October, November, and December, respectively.
The format of the shows will allow suppliers from Greater China to meet face-to-face with buyers in the three major trading and sourcing hubs. Global sources says the Hong Kong event will attract a global audience of importers, while Singapore is the key trading centre for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China’s fourth-largest export market, and Johannesburg is the primary gateway for China’s fast-growing trade with Africa.
The fairs will showcase ready-to-wear garments such as casual, bridal, active, beach, lounge and underwear, as well as fabrics, fibres, yarns, trimming materials and accessories.
Dates and venues are: Hong Kong, October 27-30, and thereafter every April and October at the AsiaWorld-Expo (co-located with China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Underwear & Swimwear); Singapore, November 22-24, Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre; South Africa, December 1-3, Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg.
Chairman and CEO Merle A. Hinrichs said: “The aggressive expansion of our China Sourcing Fairs into new categories and new locations is a three-pronged strategy. First and foremost, because import buyers do not place large volume orders through online marketplaces, virtually all suppliers want the face-to-face opportunities at our shows – where they can negotiate with buyers and win orders.
