Moderator:
-Tom Burns,
senior vice president of The Doneger Group, New York City
The Doneger Group is the largest apparel buying and sourcing
office in the U.S. Panelists:
-Roy Delbyck,
international trade attorney, Delbyck and Associates
Mr. Delbyck represents U.S. and Asian firms involved in the
importation of merchandise into the United States and other
export markets.
-Robin
Lewis, Industry Analyst and Editor of Robin Reports
Mr. Lewis is a strategic analyst and consultant for the apparel
industry, specializing in strategic growth opportunities for
major corporations.
-Tom
Abbott, vice president of private brands and
trend services, ShopKo Stores Inc.
U.S. major retailer ShopKo employs more than 25,000 people
in over 360 stores, generating annual sales exceeding U.S.
$3 billion. Abbott has responsibility for strategic planning
and customer positioning for all of ShopKo's private brands.
This promises to be a
timely and educational Forum considering the key issues in
the global apparel trade. ShanghaiMart has once again assembled
an exciting line-up of experts who will share their knowledge
and answer questions regarding the post-quota world of apparel
sourcing. The fast-paced dynamic of international procurement
and changing opportunities for manufacturers and importers
calls for timely information. This Forum will deliver practical
information via presentations from a major manufacturer, an
industry analyst that monitors markets in the U.S., an international
trade attorney, a major retailer, and a moderator who represents
the largest buying group of apparel in the U.S.
The March Apparel Fair
and Forum proved to be a resounding success. Hundreds of buyers
from Europe and the U.S. sourced products among leading Chinese
manufacturers at ShanghaiMart and a capacity crowd attended
the first International Apparel Forum. The next edition will
be even bigger.
The Autumn International
Apparel Fair is a focused market event designed to bring together
pre-qualified manufacturers of women's and men's apparel with
large-volume buyers from the U.S. and Europe. Manufacturers
are selected to exhibit based upon their ability to produce
and deliver quality merchandise to overseas buyers. In addition,
special buyer services are offered buyers that distinguish
this event from large-scale tradeshows. A unique matchmaking
service helps ensure that buyers and sellers are efficiently
linked together and a full-time staff is devoted to customer
service. |
