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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,…

Four New Directors Elected to IHA Board Of Directors

Four new directors have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. The new directors are: Scott Henrikson, president, Dexas International; Darrin Johnston, managing director, Meyer Corporation; Lisa W. Knierim, president & CEO - Americas, Villeroy & Boch;…

Regulatory Update, Housewares Hot Seat Panel Announced For CHESS 2018

The most recent round of proposed tariffs on imports from China affecting $200 billion of goods and impacting the housewares industry for both finished product and raw materials may be imposed soon now that the public comment period is finished. In a just-added session for the 2018 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS), John G. Murphy, senior vice president of…