Friday, October 25, 2013

Global Sources’ fall series shows themed “Lifestyle”

News this week: NASDAQ-listed, Global Sources, opened its fall 2013 series of consumer goods shows on 19th October. The four co-located events, China Sourcing Fairs: Baby & Children’s Products, Christmas & Seasonal Products, Gifts & Premiums, and Home Products, were held at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) until 22nd October.

Under the theme “Lifestyle”, the focuses of the shows were innovation, eco-friendliness and social-compliance. Products were showcased under the three main areas of: decorating, living and giving. The successful theme of “Modern Dining” in the previous edition held in spring prompted Global Sources to launch the “Lifestyle” products showcase, which featured 240 products from in-demand suppliers.


Tommy Wong, president of Global Sources Exhibitions, said, “Whether the economy is up or down, consumers always strive for a better quality of life and our Fairs are renowned for offering buyers quality and innovative products at competitive price points. This is a huge market with the global housewares and specialties market alone forecast to grow by an 8.4% annual rate till 2017 with total revenues exceeding US$76 billion.”

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