Global Opportunities

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Live from the HECNA Global Forum: Retail Tour Kicks Off 2013 in Panama!

IHA's HECNA Global Forum kicked-off today in Panama City, Panama with a tour of a broad range of Panamanian retailers. Retail destinations on the roster for Global Forum attendees included: Riba Smith, Piex, Arrocha, Collins, Do it Center, Dorian's, Novy and Stevens along with a stop atAlbrook Mall, with its aisles full of Sunday shoppers. Familiar U.S. And Canadian brands…

Housewares Focus on China & Japan

China and Japan are two dynamic country markets with which you may have prior trade – particularly importing experience. In late September, HECNA is offering an opportunity to conduct business in the reverse direction through exporting. Each of these critical Asian markets presents unique growth trends for you to be aware of and try to capture. As with all market entry,…

A Key Industry Trade Show in Russia

HouseHold Expo, a leading home and housewares industry trade fair in Russia, takes place in Moscow twice a year. The 12th edition of the fair, 2013 HouseHold Expo Autumn is organized on September 17-20, simultaneously with the Stylish Home, Objects & Tableware exhibition. A specialized exhibition of dinnerware, giftware, household and home care goods, HouseHold Expo,…

Business Opportunity in the UAE

Introduced to HECNA by the U.S. Commercial Service in Dubai, Hills Hospitality & Services JLT is a food safety consultancy firm that is interested in U.S. manufacturers who are looking for a distributor in the UAE. Hills Hospitality is especially interested in cooperating with producers of products related to safety in kitchen in order to complete their portfolio of…

Introduction to the New IHA Germany Office: EK/servicegroup

Since July 1, EK/servicegroup eG serves as an IHA and International Home + Housewares Show office covering the markets of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The new Germany office, as well as the IHA offices in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and Australia, serve as market information resources for IHA/HECNA members who want to expand their international…

Key Distributor Profile: Dellar, Brazil

The HECNA key distributor profile this month features Dellar of Brazil. Note also that André Carvalho of Dellar will present an overview of the Brazilian home & housewares market and opportunities that exist with Dellar during the HECNA Global Forum. The previously published HECNA key retailer and key distributor profiles are available for download at the HECNA Members…

2013 HECNA Global Forum: Registration and Key Details

Registration is underway for the 2013 HECNA Global Forum taking place in Panama City, Panama from September 15-18. Within the agenda are key retailer presentations, networking events and a tabletop tradeshow at which participants will have a chance to showcase their products to Central American buyers. In addition, there will be an optional trip to the Colon Duty Free Trade…

Key Retailer Profile: Ahmed Abdulrehman & Sons L.L.C. from the UAE

The HECNA key retailer profile this month is on Ahmed Abdulrehman & Sons of United Arab Emirates. See the report for details on the company, including key contact information. This and previously published HECNA key retailer and key distributor profiles are available for download at the HECNA Members Only website.…

Global Forum Presents Opportunities to Learn from non-US Retail Buyers

Save the date for the 2013 HECNA Global Forum, taking place September 15-18 in Panama City, Panama at the Trump Ocean Club. Registration and hotel booking details will be available by mid-June. With the focus of providing opportunities for attendees to increase exports through networking and education, the 2013 HECNA Global Forum will include: Executive…