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There's 2 things going on with the furniture industry. 1- Economic Slow Down is one key point. But that's the nature of business. Expand and contract. It's a cycle. 2- Importantly, B2B Tradeshows haven't adapted to drive better ROI for exhibitors, or better experience for Buyers. The financial and time investment is huge. It's a pity - I would argue, as exhibitors, we're ready to invest, but for the right reasons. Eg, Imagine if a retailer was still running a 1990 playbook? It would be a disaster. In my experience, Tradeshows are conservative, not innovative, and stuck in the past. If I run my business like how Tradeshows run their business, especially in the last 3 years, I would have had to close my business down by now. The Tradeshow experience in Vietnam demonstrates how bad it's gotten; 2 Tradeshows, one after the other, competing for the same customer, in a slowing market. Madness. Who benefits? When you lose sight of the customer, that's when things collapse. We would rather spend our money elsewhere and buyers don't have the budget to go to several shows, that are mostly ineffective anyway. There's a quote I would share when coaching startup founders and entrepreneurs who were struggling to understand the changing markets, 'The markets haven't disappeared. It's changed.' B2B Furniture marketing has changed. Furniture Design, Development and Manufacturing hasn't changed, we still need to be competitive, compliant and offer great products and services. What are your thoughts? As a side thought, I would argue that it's time for value-added Sales Representatives to shine. How to find a them? (I'm looking for the US market especially.) #furnituredesign #furnituremanufacturer #Vietnam #China #Dubai #DeepGreenStandard #sourcing #productdevelopment #interiors #architects #projects #retail #B2B #privatelabel #originaldesign #oem #odm

Do you have the impression that there are more people in the pavilions and at the stands this year than during the previous edition ❓ You are right. 👉 Data from the electronic entry system shows that nearly 11,500 visitors came to Meble Polska - Furniture Trade Show during the first three days. Exactly 5️⃣ ,5️⃣ % more than in the same period during the 2023 edition. 👉 The biggest increase in the number of visitors so far was recorded on Thursday, February 22. As many as 1️⃣ 1️⃣ % more people visited the exhibition that day than last year. 👉 The increase in the number of visitors was pointed out by exhibitors, who also noticed more traffic at their stands. Exhibitors also highlighted a very high percentage of buyers from abroad. We will be able to collect and publish accurate information on the geographic structure of visitors after the fair. As we reported earlier, before the fair, traders from more than 70 countries confirmed their participation in the event. Today is the last chance to visit the largest furniture show in CEE ❗ JOIN US ❗

imm cologne's January 2025 edition will not place place, due to a difficult local market and lack of exhibitor demand, organiser Koelnmesse GmbH has confirmed. The decision was taken following "intense discussions and reflects the challenging conditions the #furniture #industry is currently facing, particularly in #Germany", says the exhibition organiser: "It gives everyone involved the chance to collaborate with Koelnmesse on the development of a new, more viable future trade fair format." https://lnkd.in/e3KEUauR #tradefair #furnitureindustry #marketing

🍉 The 135th Canton Fair, which is currently being held, has attracted foreign enterprises and businesses from all over the world to actively attend. According to the data, among the participants in this Canton Fair, there was a significant increase in the number of global top 250 retailers and well-known purchasers in various countries and regions, including 129 leading enterprises such as Wal Mart in the United States, Beelotto, Auchan and Schneider in France, Tesco and Semboli in the United Kingdom, Metro AG and Leader in Germany, IKEA in Sweden, an increase of 87% over the same period last year. 🍎 "At first, the #Canton Fair was just a place to purchase finished products and key parts, but now it has become a dynamic platform for product development and innovation. The development and progress of all walks of life in China have changed with each passing day, which not only improved the company's product supply, but also completely changed their understanding of product applications." Murat Korbrazil, chairman of Arzum Company in Türkiye, said that now, most of the company's most innovative products and best-selling products started at the Canton Fair. 🍎 The 135th Canton Fair,April 23-27, 2024, 🍒 our #booth :12.2L13 We cordially invite you to visit our booth and meet us there! 📢 Plywood ,OSB, Film faced plywood,H3.2 treated plywood,100% FSC plywood,hdo,mdo,mdf,particle board 🔔 Obtained CE,CARB,JAS,FSC,BSI-benchmark AS 6669,BSI-benchmark AS/NZS 2269 #construction #market #product #plywood #lvl #osb #timber #lvl #Wood #furnture #industry #technology #mdf #cabinets #Ijoist #News #newdesign #newstyle #newproducts #innovation

𝘀ü𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Based on intensive discussions with the exhibitors, Messe Stuttgart is postponing the edition of südback planned for 2025 until 2026. This is in response to the high concentration of trade fairs planned for next year. This autumn’s südback from 26 to 29 October will go ahead as planned, but will no longer reconvene in 2025, but in 2026, from 24 to 27 October. In 2027 südback will take a break as usual before it is staged again in its known cycle in Stuttgart in 2028 and 2029. Stefan Lohnert, President of Messe Stuttgart stated, “It was important for us to keep südback in Stuttgart and in the well-known date framework. A last-minute postponement in the full calendar for 2026 has now made this solution possible.” “Our priority was to offer the exhibitors early planning security,” added Andreas Wiesinger, Executive Vice President of Messe Stuttgart. “Through this decision, we want to strengthen the trust in südback and satisfy the high expectations associated with the trade fair.” To read more on this breaking story, click to the 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 website. https://lnkd.in/e2kgmsaR   #Food2Multimedia #südback2026 #MesseStuttgart #bakingandbiscuitinternational #f2m #tradefair #industrialbakingnews

Considering that trade fairs and events are responsible for 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year in the US alone (2022), and that the average three-day trade fair for 1,000 visitors generates more than 5 tonnes of waste, the shift towards 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲. There is no shortage of trade fairs that focus entirely on the environment, but there is also one like this year's #DRUPA, where sustainability is one of the most important themes. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Here are some tips: - 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, engage visitors with a clear, greener message, show that you really care, - 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, instead choose email invitations, touch screens, QR codes, - ask for 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬, - if possible, insist on 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 for delegated event staff. When 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫, start by: - considering choosing a stand design based on 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫, - opting for 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, - choosing 𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. Our observations suggest that trade 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 more frequently. It is worth being among the awardees and leaving the competition behind. Minkoncept biuro@minkoncept.pl +48 519 858 990 Michał Jędryka #expo #tradefairs #event #eventmarketing #tradeshowmarketing #minkoncept #fairs  #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledesign

🌟 Exciting News Update! 🌟 The recent 130th Canton Fair saw significant participation from Shunde, with 93 companies showcasing 358 booths as part of the offline exhibition. This initiative organized by the Shunde District Economic Promotion Bureau and Import and Export Chamber of Commerce truly served as a testament to the region's commitment to innovation and growth in the exporting sector. ✨ As the Shunde Home Appliances Export Excellent Products exhibition area took center stage at the fair, it highlighted the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of Shunde household appliances. This strategic positioning not only showcased the district's products but also emphasized the region's dedication to excellence and international market recognition. 🚀 The remarkable achievements of the foreign trade transformation and upgrading base in the household appliances sector are indeed commendable. By focusing on promoting the reputation and influence of Shunde household appliances, the region is poised to make a lasting impact on the global market. 🔮 Prediction: Looking ahead, I foresee continued success for Shunde enterprises in the international arena. With a strong foundation in place and a commitment to excellence, these companies are well-positioned to further enhance their presence and reputation on the global stage. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as Shunde continues to shine in the competitive world of exports!

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New Canton Fair, New Opportunities Await The 136th China Import and Export Fair, widely known as the Canton Fair, will take place from October 15 to November 4 in three phases. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre, this prestigious event remains a cornerstone of international trade. Since its inception in 1957, the Canton Fair has been held biannually in Guangzhou, China, for 135 sessions. It stands as China’s largest and most comprehensive trade fair, featuring the widest range of exhibits, the largest number of international buyers, and the highest business turnover. The previous 135th Canton Fair attracted buyers from 229 countries and regions, with 246,000 attending onsite and 408,000 participating online. I am pleased to invite all our Pakistani friends, particularly those in the business community, to join the 136th Canton Fair and take advantage of the vast opportunities in the Chinese market, sharing in the benefits of China’s development. Below are the key features of this year’s event: Improved Exhibition Structure with Higher Quality Exhibitors - Phase 1 will spotlight "Advanced Manufacturing." Alongside traditional industries like Machinery, Hardware, Tools, Lighting, and Electrical Products, cutting-edge innovations will be showcased in sectors such as Household Appliances, New Energy Vehicles, Smart Mobility, Industrial Automation, and New Energy Resources, emphasizing the latest achievements in these fields.    - Phase 2 will focus on "Quality Home Life," featuring over 130,000 square meters dedicated to Building and Decorative Materials, Home Decorations, and Gifts, catering to global demand for premium home products. - Phase 3, themed “Better Life,” will present Health and Recreation Products, Toys, Baby and Maternity Products, and Fashion, addressing the growing interest in new consumer trends. Phases 2 and 3 will highlight innovation, green and low-carbon initiatives, personalization, and customization. This session will feature over 29,000 enterprises both onsite and online, including 2,600 renowned brand exhibitors and more than 5,500 high-tech firms, showcasing China’s cutting-edge capabilities in manufacturing and technology.

Meble Polska sees imm upturn February’s Meble Polska - Furniture Trade Show is seeing increased demand with no imm cologne taking place next year. The 25-28 February event in Poznan was already on course to exceed 2024’s show and the record-breaking pre-pandemic 2020 edition. ‘The cancellation of the January edition of the imm Cologne fair has increased interest in participation from new companies. Even before we received the official information about the interruption of the Cologne fair, domestic and foreign companies that originally planned to present their offer at imm began contacting us. They are now looking for an alternative solution that would allow them to reach international furniture buyers. Meble Polska, with a strong representation of buyers from about 70 countries, in addition to being organised at a similar time, seems an obvious choice,’ says Józef Szyszka, Meble Polska director. Szyszka says there is ‘ample capacity’ for increasing the number of exhibitors and it is actively recruiting furniture manufacturers from Ukraine. ‘These activities are being carried out in cooperation with the Ukrainian Association of Furniture Manufacturers UAFM, which has recognized Meble Polska as the most effective sales promotion tool among all the furniture fairs UAFM has participated in in the past years. According to preliminary announcements, the national appearance of Ukrainian companies will be even larger than at the 2024 edition. ‘The industry is responding to the current situation with activity. Manufacturers are taking advantage of the Poznan furniture fair to diversify their portfolio of customers and expand the geographic structure of sales to new markets.’ https://lnkd.in/eFatKkEi #furniture #furnitureindustry #furnitureshow #tradefair