Monday, 30 July 2007

Mexico and Brazil the most important Market in Latin American

Each year, Latin American countries become in an interesting market for the rest of advanced ones in the field of Internet Selling. This is thanks to the huge steps given by them in the consolidation of this topic through this means. Even though the selling on the net are an old topic for powerful countries like United States, China, United Kingdom and Spain; Latin American begins to offer a real trust to their users until now, besides of reporting important numbers of growth. This year, Mexico and Brazil head the top list with a great potential.

México is the country which has reported a major anual growth about the use of thi
s tools for making purchases. According to a recent study made; 92% of mexican people consider that Internet is the most important tool for them, above other services like the television, news and radio. In 2006, the selling through Internet reported an increase of 59% and it is expected a similiar behavior when this year conclude. The favorite categories for the mexican people are the trip and consumer products. The credit card was the payment option more used for getting these kind of products.

On the other hand, Brazil is not behind of this numbers and it has reported an increase of 49% in this first semester of this year in comparison to last one. The selling made through Internet are around US$ 300 millions. This number is not include selling of cars, fligth tickets and auctions websites. There were 4 important factors that influenced in this significant numbers:

1. Increase in the selling in a 45%: It is expected a growth of 45% more than 2006. It is calculate in money around US$ 200 millions more.

2. Increase in the consumers: In the first semester is registered 8 millions of users on the Net. While in 2006 were 7 millions of people

3. Increase in the frequency of purchase

4. Increase in the purchase of products more expensive with a growth of 3%

Finally, another interesting datum is a 19% of the total selling was made in May; time where many Latin American countries celebrating the Mother’s Day.

Wednesday, 11 July 2007

SWIMSHOW IN MIAMI: From June, 11-15, 2007

This trade show is organized by Swimwear Association of Florida. They have been reconigzed as the leader in swimwear exhibitions around the world with over 25 years of experience. In fact, they are the first and only swinwear show in United States. Besides, this organization has been able to consolidate in Miami Beach thanks to the great events for selling and marketing the best of the swimwear industry with an important internacional audience.

Swimwear Association of Florida have got 2 annual exhibitions: Spring/Summer and Cruise by being the most important what begins today. In this trade show is welcome both exhibitors and retailers who can find the top of manufacturers of this beautiful apparel. This event is attended for more than 2000 buyers, 1000 stores of 37 states and 46 countries. The show is located in Miami Beach Convention Center which allows to show everything in an one floor. On the other hand, the machinery for this event is excellent and if you visit this place, you will see the booths organized by categories: Juniors, Cotemporary, Missy and Designers. This aspect has made that the number of exhibitors between manufacturer and suppliers increase year after year; for instance, last year increase 21%. The event is ideal for women, men and children where you can see the latest designs for resortwear, beachwear and and swimwear of the next cruise season.

For more information visit:
http://www.swimshow.com/, call to (305) 262-4556 or write an email to info@swinshow.com

Schedule

· Wednesday, July 11, 2007: 9am – 6pm
· Thursday, July 12, 2007: 9am – 6pm
· Friday, July 13, 2007: 9am – 6pm
· Saturday, July 14, 2007: 9am – 6pm
· Sunday, July 15,2007: 9am – 3pm

In our mall , we have one of the exhibitors that attends this tradeshow year after year. It is Wholesale Bikini Swimwear located this year, in the booth 1048 of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Another important manufacturer with one category dedicated to swimsuits is
Wholesale Caprichos de Mujer. Both of them with the latest trends and the best low prices.

Tuesday, 10 July 2007

Trade Show: ASISHOW - CHICAGO

From today until July, 12, 2007 will be taking place the trade show “ASI SHOW” in Chicago, IL. This trade show includes apparel for Women, Men and Children. The principal goal is revitalize your sellings and get new energy for the next selling season. Asi Show is the largest show of the summer in the Midwest where you can get many connections and build a lot of businesses. There, they are met different distributors and suppliers. In 2006, 4404 distributors and 808 suppliers attended to this event. Of course, It is expected to break this number this year.

Asi Show has participation in Orlando, Dallas, Las Vegas, Philaphia and Chicago. The exhibitors get many advantages and benefits like:

· Two free keynote presentations
· Free hotel room
· Free catalog courier
· Free shipping
· You can select the city or cities where attending
· Dozen of free cutting –edge education sessions
· Daily free networking events

If you want to join to this trade, you should be a member. You can register and get more information in the website: http://www.asishow.com/, calling to 877-ASI-SHOW or writing an email to mcohn@asicentral.com.

The following is the preliminar show schedule.

Tuesday, July 10
Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

First-Time Attendee Welcome FREE! 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Exhibitor Setup 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Education Day Keynote PresentationSponsored by ASI Catalogs, asi/33020 FREE! 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Education SessionsSponsored by Fields Mfg., asi/54100 FREE! 10:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Half-Day Paid Education 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Full-Day Paid Education 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn:10 Proven Steps to Delivering What Your Clients REALLY WantSponsored by Shepenco/Shelbyville Pencil, asi/86850 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Factory Tour of Dard Products 1:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Welcome to Chicago ReceptionSponsored by Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau FREE! 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.


Wednesday, July 11

Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ASI Member Early Riser Breakfast (first-come, first-served) FREE! 7:30 a.m.
Supplier Secrets Keynote PresentationSponsored by ESPOnline, asi/33020 FREE! 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
EXHIBITS 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Power Sessions FREE! 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Scan & Win FREE! 2:00 p.m.
Scan & Win FREE! 4:00 p.m.
ASI Canadian Member ReceptionSponsored by TEAM Task Force & ASI, asi/33020 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Chicago ReceptionSponsored by Visstun, asi/93975 FREE! 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The ASI Show Gala CelebrationSponsored by SnugZ USA, asi/88060 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 12

Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ASI Member Early Riser Breakfast (first-come, first-served) FREE! 7:30 a.m.
Keynote Presentation with Chris LytleSponsored by LogoMall, asi/33020 FREE! 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
EXHIBITS OPEN 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Power Sessions FREE! 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Scan & Win FREE! 1:00 p.m.
Scan & Win FREE! 2:30 p.m.
Closing Celebration FREE! 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Passport Winners Drawing FREE! 3:45 p.m.
The ASI Show Presents Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz 7:30 p.m.


* Schedule is subject to change