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2018 Global Forum Recap: IBC General Meeting

On the second day of the 2018 Global Forum, Mark Adkison, IHA’s Vice President, International, preceded the IBC General Meeting to update the membership on access to member resources found in the IBC Member Portal. Following these updates, Giancarlo Barzotti, IBC’s President, highlighted upcoming global programs offered to IHA’s membership, presented awards and acknowledged the…

2018 Global Forum Recap: Networking Dinner

Monday, September 24, 2018 marked day one of the 2018 IBC Global Forum. IBC president Giancarlo Barzotti welcomed participants and introduced the IBC Board of Directors. Paul Michalowski, IBC program chair, outlined the schedule for the two-day conference and invited participants to get acquainted by introducing themselves and their companies. The group included CEOs and…

2018 Global Forum Recap: Strategic Problem Solving

The IBC’s Strategic Problem Solving Sessions allow attendees to meet in peer groups to discuss questions and to find solutions to many of today’s exporting challenges. As in previous years, the networking sessions were once again a highlight and primary benefit of attending the 2018 Global Forum. The first session took place on Monday, September 24 from 5:00-6:00…

2018 Global Forum Recap: Koola World

The 2018 Global Forum began with David Nourse, general manager of Laundresse International Pty Ltd., the holding company for Koola World and International Carpets. With more than 22 years of experience in the home and textile industry in South Africa and in both buying and selling segments, he has an in-depth knowledge of the South African market. Nourse outlined recent…

2018 Global Forum Recap: Export 101

The 2018 IBC Global Forum in Toronto opened on Sunday afternoon September 23 with a one-hour session packed with information on Export 101: Understanding the International Business Plan. This session, geared for new Global Forum attendees and those who are new to the export business, also served as a refresher for experienced international marketers. Led by IBC Board member,…

2018 Global Forum Recap: Welcome Reception

On Sunday, September 23, the first day of the 2018 IBC Global Forum, attendees gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown Toronto for the Welcome Reception & Dinner: The Global Forum is sponsored by the International Business Council (IBC), a special interest group of International Housewares Association members dedicated to increasing their international…

Get Free Publicity Through Trade Publications Before the Show

International Product Preview Opportunities International trade publications want information and photos about the new products you will be displaying at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. This is a free editorial placement and a unique opportunity for you to reach international buyers: Ambiente – Poland Ambiente International – Eastern Europe…

September Currency Outlook

In their September 2018 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The USD returned to gains, climbing .5% in August against the other major currencies Commodity markets are suffering from instability and the MSCI Emerging Market Currency Index is down…

Global Retail Intelligence – September

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: September 18 – India’s Aditya Birla Shows Signs of Recovery Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail formed from a merger of Madura Garments Lifestyle Retail and Pantaloons Fashion and Retail Ltd, has been struggling since its creation. In the first two fiscal years after the merger the stock gained just 7%, however,…