Global Retail Intelligence – October
To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: October 31 – Chedraui Plans to Open Between 20 and 50 Supercito Stores in 2018 Mexican grocery and general merchandise retailer Chedraui, the country’s third largest retail chain, is focusing its growth strategy on its new reduced size Supercito store formats. *This […]
IHA Trade Mission Explores Southeast Asia Markets
Western-branded products continue to increase in popularity with consumers in Indonesia and the Philippines as people continue to be more cognizant of western cooking styles, lifestyles and home décor. Housewares suppliers interested in the home and housewares markets in Southeast Asia can meet with key retailers and learn more about the business climate during a […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: Shoppers Stop, India
2017 Global Forum Recap: Shoppers Stop in India As the Business Head of the Home Division at Shoppers Stop, Mr. Vikram Chitnis is responsible for merchandising and buying for the company’s HomeStop division. Mr. Chitnis is one of the team that started the importation of home products for Shoppers Stop, and he has been involved […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: Tendencias y Conceptos
2017 Global Forum Recap: Insights from Tendencias y Conceptos Mr. Meir Mareyna is the CEO of Mexican distributor Tendencias y Conceptos SA de CV and the founding director of Marketing Olfativo SA de CV. Much of his success with these two companies is attributed to his belief in the philosophies: “Make it great… constantly!”, “Service, […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: John Lewis, UK
2017 Global Forum Recap: John Lewis UK’s Retail Strategies Anna Berry joined the John Lewis Partnership as a graduate-trainee in 1988. Following several positions in branch management, Ms. Berry transferred to a buying in 1993 and has been responsible for purchasing across numerous categories including menswear, sporting goods, gifts, jewelry and most recently, premium beauty. […]
Mark Adkison Joins IHA as Vice President, International
The International Housewares Association (IHA) announced on Friday that Mark Adkison is joining the Association as vice president, international, beginning Sept. 18. Adkison has more than 15 years’ experience in the housewares industry, with an emphasis on global sales and marketing. He fills the vacancy left by the passing of Jeff Murphy in June. Adkison […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: Venta Korea
2017 Global Forum Recap: Insights of Venta Korea Mr. Kim Dae Hyun, president of Venta Korea Co. Ltd., has managed the company for 28 years. Venta’s mission is, “We create a healthy and happy lifestyle with the world’s best products for the Korean people.” Prior to directing Venta Korea, Mr. Kim founded Jin-San, the corporation […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: IBC General Meeting
Highlights from the 2017 IBC General Meeting at the Global Forum On the second day of the 2017 Global Forum, Mark Adkison, IHA’s vice president of international, led the IBC General Meeting to update the membership on upcoming programs, awards and the IBC board of directors. With members earning credits for participating at educational sessions […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: EPA Latin America
EPA Latin America: 2017 Global Forum Recap Juan Francisco España joined EPA 20 years ago, after 10 years of experience in retail and wholesale of home center products. Mr. España began at EPA as a head buyer for EPA. Following his role as head buyer, he held positions of purchasing manager, sales manager, country manager. […]
2017 Global Forum Recap: Strategic Problem Solving 2
Second Strategic Problem Solving Session at the 2017 Global Forum The second Strategic Problem Solving Session at the 2017 Global Forum was as successful as the first with attendees further interacting with industry peers.
