By Lori Szudarek, Manager of International Services
The Global Forum presents multiple opportunities for attendees to learn about and meet with global retailers who will be in on hand to speak about their retail outlets.
Colombian Retailer, Ambiente Gourmet, has 22 stores within Colombia and the surrounding countries. Patricia Valez, CEO of Ambiente Gourmet, will give a thorough overview of these stores and their position within the Colombian market. Attendees will learn the types of products this retailer specializes in selling as well as the requirements to be a supplier to Ambiente Gourmet. There will be a special focus on how Ambiente Gourmet has used social media to promote their brand within Latin America.
Walmart Puerto Rico will communicate their sourcing strategy for their 6 Supercenters, 8 Walmarts, 9 Sam’s Clubs, 31 Supermercados Amigo and 3 distribution centers in this region. Attendees will be briefed on the integral components of becoming a supplier to Walmart Puerto Rico.
Future Group India is a retail giant, operating several retail formats in India including Pantaloons, Big Bazaar, Central, Home Town, Ezone and Food Bazaar. Sandeep Poddar of Future Group will give attendees insights on selling into India, a market with crescendoing buying power and global importance. Attendees will be apprised on the expectations of supplying to Future Group.
Not only will attendees have the opportunity to learn how to sell into these global markets from retail buyers, but breakout sessions will present highlights several other export-specific topics, including:
- Doing business in Peru
- Turkish home and housewares retail landscape
- Third Party Logistics
- Selling into Colombia
For full details on the programs offered at the Global Forum, September 18-22 in San Juan, Puerto Rico & Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, visit http://www.housewares.org/members/global-forum or contact Lori Szudarek at Lszudarek@housewares.org
