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Global Forum

Sessions on International Sales Issues, Global Markets

Sessions on International Sales Issues, Global Markets

Housewares suppliers new to the international arena or veteran sales executives wanting to grow their global business will benefit from IHA’s 2016 Global Forum, to be held June 8-10 at the Warwick Allerton Hotel in Chicago. Overviews by key housewares buyers covering China, Denmark, Honduras, Indonesia, Norway and Sweden along with sessions on critical international business…

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Growing Global Sales

Growing Global Sales

Once a year, international business professionals from the housewares industry gather at the IBC Global Forum to increase their global sales through education and networking.  For more than 20 years, the International Business Council (formerly HECNA) has put together a strong, multi-day event to provide attendees with the tools needed to succeed in the global economy. And…

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Four Speakers Announced for 2016 IBC Global Forum

Four Speakers Announced for 2016 IBC Global Forum

The 2016 IBC Global Forum will take place in Chicago on June 8-10. All IHA members who are interested in growing their international sales should attend to learn from and network with industry peers and key retailers & distributors. Four high-profile speakers confirmed to present include ACE Hardware Indonesia, Corporación Lady Lee and Hippie De Luxe.  Details on…

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IBC Global Forum

IBC Global Forum

The essential annual meeting for sales professionals and companies looking to grow their international business. The IBC Global Forum brings together strategic planning and pragmatic international information to facilitate sales and business development in key export markets. Extensive networking with housewares buyers, industry professionals and seasoned IBC members presents…

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2015 IBC Global Forum: Daniela Romero, HEB Mexico

The concluding presenter at the 2015 IBC Global Forum was Daniela Romero, Buyer for a leading Mexican supermarket and general merchandise retailer, HEB Mexico. Affiliated with the US based HEB, HEB Mexico sources product independently. Ms. Romero’s presentation included these stats on HEB Mexico: -HEB has 52 stores in Mexico & Ma Tienda has 9 stores in Mexico -HEB in the…

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2015 IBC Global Forum: Jackson Liang, Genesis Household Products

The burgeoning China market holds tremendous promise form makers of well-designed and functional products for the home. Our next speaker, Jackson Liang, Managing Director of Genesis Household Products, a company which imports and places products in the China market. Mr. Liang offered these insights on his market: - China's population is 19% of total world population -…

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2015 IBC Global Forum, James Ryan, Living Merchandise for Canadian Tire

The second speaker to address today’s session of the 2015 IBC Global Forum was James Ryan, Vice President of Living Merchandise for Canadian Tire, a 490 store chain of store throughout Canada. Housewares is a key component of Canadian Tire’s business. Mr. Ryan offered his observations on the Canadian market and the strategic direction at Canadian Tire. Key info about Canadian…

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2015 IBC Global Forum: Miguel Mesinas, ICONO Comercial

Kicking off day two at this year’s IBC Global Forum here in Mexico City, the audience of global business professionals heard from Miguel Mesinas, General Director of ICONO Comercial who discussed the positioning of brands in the Mexican market. Among his observations regarding the Mexico market were: -Big changes are afoot -Crate & Barrel is in Mexico City but results…

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2015 IBC Global Forum: Ben Phillips, Steamer Trading

Following Dr. Ettenson’s presentation to the Global Forum, Ben Phillips, Managing Director of Steamer Trading, a leading retailer for housewares and home products in the United Kingdom offered the group his insights on the UK market and his strategic vision for Steamer Trading. His key points included: - Steamer Trading currently has 34 stores in the UK (although none in…

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