Global Opportunities

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Exports to Mexico – Positive Reports

One of the world’s most dynamic trading relationships exists between the U.S. and our neighbor to the south, Mexico. With approximately $ 1.5 billion in goods crossing our borders daily, Mexico is the U.S.’ third largest trading partner and second largest export customer. Much of Mexico’s economic progress in recent years has come through the integration of the North American…

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Gourmetbuzz Inc. is a Canadian marketing and public relations company with counterparts in the USA as well to cover your home and housewares PR needs. Long term public relations can be an investment in the brand and the visibility of a firm or individual that results in increased recognition and reputation. With over 17 years of marketing and PR experience in the home and…

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Presents Think Asia, Think Hong Kong

Hong Kong Trade Development Council Presents Think Asia, Think Hong Kong June 10, 2015 Chicago McCormick Place, West Building This full day event, sponsored by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will feature insights on working with resources in Hong Kong as a gateway to Asia. This complimentary program will feature presentations and panels lead by Hong Kong…

2014 Housewares Exports – Positive Growth Trends

U.S. Housewares exports turned in a spectacular performance in 2014. Total exports rose 6.4% reaching over $ 4.6 billion in sales for the year! Since 2012 exports have soared 10.5% and every product category has increased substantially. Some factors that contributed to the rise included the low U.S. dollar rate which lasted into early 2014 making exports easier to price,…

IHA 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 you that the missions are an excellent way to create and execute a plan to either open or improve your business in the market in which the trade mission takes place. Each Trade…

IHA Trade Mission – South Africa

In late September IHA sponsored a trade mission to South Africa. The goal of each IHA-sponsored Trade Mission is to offer members involved in or wishing to grow their business in specific markets an opportunity to get a firm grip on the dynamics of that market and to meet the key retailers and distributors who are leaders in that market. The South Africa Trade Mission included…

Brazil’s Booming Internet Retailing

by Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Digital businesses are investing in Latin America’s rapidly evolving B2C retailing, according to the September 2014 issue of Internet Retailer, published by Chicago-based Vertical Web Media, LLC. The magazine maps internet retail’s growth in Latin America and describes how web merchants spend heavily and think creatively to…

Industry Update from the Japan DIY Industry Association

Information provided by the Japan DIY Industry Association shows remarkable development in the sales and number of DIY stores/home centers in Japan since the first DIY store was opened in the country over 40 years ago. There are now over 4,500 DIY stores/home centers in Japan, the annual general proceeds reaching 3.97 trillion yen. Home centers have expanded throughout Japan…

Housewares Exports to the UK Market

Report and analysis by: Laura Spingola, Trade Resources Ltd. The United Kingdom represents a special market for U.S. housewares exporters. Ranking third among global markets for U.S. housewares exporters, many IHA members are active in the UK, yet many more new-to-export and experienced exporters should make “go/no-go” decisions about this important and inviting single market…