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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

54% visitors from abroad at the Meble Polska - Furniture Trade Show 2024 ❗ ✔ Meble Polska – the largest furniture contracting meeting in Central and Eastern Europe – confirmed their strong position on the global market. The total number of fair participants amounted to 14,325 people, which means an increase by 4% compared to the previous year. ✔ The percentage of visitors from abroad also increased noticeably, this year accounting for as much as 54 percent of all visitors. It is an absolute record compared to all editions of that event. Previously, the highest result in this respect was recorded in 2022 – 53%. ✔ The huge interest of foreign buyers in the MEBLE POLSKA Fair is not surprising, considering that Poland is still one of the leaders in furniture exports in the world. Every year, thousands of representatives of foreign purchasing groups, wholesalers and furniture showroom chains from all over the world visit the fair. It was no different this time – the MEBLE POLSKA fair was attended by visitors from 68 countries. 👉 Read the summary report: https://lnkd.in/dZyUEpcb #furniture #furniturefair #meblepolska #targimebli #meble

Check out this comprehensive guide by Interi Furniture on navigating the Canton Fair and the Chinese furniture market. Essential reading for overseas buyers!

🌎 It is reported that the second phase of the 135th #Canton Fair will be held from April 23rd to 27th, with the theme of "Quality Home Furnishings", showcasing 15 exhibition areas in three major sectors: household goods, gifts and decorations, building materials and furniture. There are 9820 offline exhibitors, including 220 from 30 countries and regions participating in the import #exhibition. 🍉 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 🎈 On the afternoon of the 19th, the first offline exhibition of the 135th Canton Fair ended. Since its opening on April 15th, the offline exhibition site of this year's Canton Fair has been very popular every day, and exhibitors and buyers have been busy negotiating transactions. As of the 19th, overseas buyers from 212 countries and regions around the world had a total of 125440 offline attendees, a year-on-year increase of 23.2%. Among them, there are 85682 purchasers from countries jointly building the "the Belt and Road", accounting for 68.3%; RCEP member countries have 28902 purchasers, accounting for 23%; 22694 European and American buyers, accounting for 18.1%. 🍑 The first phase of the Canton Fair focuses on "advanced manufacturing" and highlights the latest achievements in the development of new quality productive forces. Offline trading has been booming for the past 5 days, achieving a successful start. There were 10898 participating enterprises in the first phase, with over 3000 high-quality enterprises holding titles such as national high-tech enterprises, manufacturing industry champions, and specialized and innovative "little giants", an increase of 33% compared to the previous session. The number of high-tech enterprises such as smart living, "new three types", and industrial automation increased by 24.4%. 🍒 The online platform of this year's Canton Fair has been running smoothly, with 47 optimized and upgraded functions, better assisting the efficient trade docking between supply and procurement sides. As of the 19th, participating companies have uploaded over 2.5 million exhibits, and their stores have accumulated 230000 visits; The cumulative number of visitors is 7.33 million, of which foreign visitors account for 90%; 305785 overseas buyers from 229 countries and regions participated online. #construction #market #product #plywood #lvl #osb #timber #lvl #Wood #furnture #industry #technology #mdf #cabinets #Ijoist #exhibition #Leader #packing #osbboard #mdo #hdo

imm cancelled for 2025 Next January’s imm cologne exhibition has been cancelled. Organiser Koelnmesse GmbH said the decision had been made in the face of falling demand in the German domestic market and German manufacturers reducing spending. ‘Pausing the imm cologne at this point in time is a logical decision, in view of the situation the industry currently finds itself in,’ says Gerald Böse, Koelnmesse chairman. ‘It was an extremely difficult decision to make, but it was also unavoidable in order to show our international customers some consideration. Due to its January date, imm cologne did not take place three years in a row during the pandemic. This lack of continuity, coupled with the current economic environment, makes it impossible for us as event organisers to guarantee an attractive range of exhibitors for the retailers in Cologne in January 2025. ‘We still intend to offer the furniture industry an international stage in Germany in future. We are already jointly developing very promising concepts that meet the changed requirements of all stakeholders as best as can be. Koelnmesse is the world's number one in interiors, as impressively proven by Orgatec, interzum and spoga+gafa. We must now steer our flagship back on course, together with the furniture industry.’ According to the Association of the German Furniture Industry, the German furniture market recorded a significant fall in turnover in 2023, as well as in the first six months of 2024. It dropped by 9.7% including a 11.2% fall for upholstery. ‘I understand the decision to skip next January's trade fair, and I'm sorry that the industry did not lend better support to its leading international trade fair. The imm cologne has been an important meeting place for the industry for decades. By taking a break next year, we will not only lose a central platform for innovation and exchange, but also an important stage for serving the international market. All of the industry's stakeholders are now urgently tasked with getting together and finding joint solutions. More than ever before, we must now concentrate on securing and strengthening our position. The industry needs a strong platform like imm cologne in order to restructure itself in a way that ensures its future viability,’ says Markus Meyer, German Furniture and Kitchen Retailers Association president. https://lnkd.in/eGiWMBPb

Description: 🌍 Expand Your Market Vision: High Point Exhibitions Global Sourcing Pavilion 🌍 In this video, High Point Exhibitions CEO Al Bolton discusses how the Global Sourcing Pavilion supports companies looking to enter the U.S. market, such as Harry Huang from The WE Story. This platform provides businesses with exposure, opportunities to network with key industry players, and insights into the dynamics of the furniture community. 🤝 Let’s explore this exciting opportunity together and propel your brand forward! 📹 (Video series brought to you by High Point Exhibitions) #HighPointExhibitions #GlobalSourcingPavilion #FurnitureIndustry #MarketExpansion #BrandSupport #Networking #TheWEStory Feel free to let me know if you need any changes!

136th Canton Fair wrapped up on October 27th, and as always, I was thrilled to attend. Even being pregnant didn’t stop me from experiencing the excitement and connection that each exhibition brings. I'm deeply grateful to all the amazing clients who showed so much care and thoughtfulness—many even suggested we sit and chat to ensure I was comfortable. It’s these genuine, human connections that make every effort worthwhile. 🧡 🧡 This year, we introduced several innovative designs, and one of my favorites is our oak and resin cutlery. It's truly a game-changer in the market: 🎯Unique Material Combination: A one-of-a-kind blend of oak and resin that you won't find anywhere else in China. 🎯Enhanced Durability: We overcame significant production challenges to ensure these pieces are long-lasting and maintain their vibrant colors. 🎯Client Approval: The overwhelmingly positive response from clients reassures us that we’re on the right path. Interested in learning more about our new designs and the craftsmanship behind them? Let’s connect over a video call and explore the possibilities for your business! #B2B #Kitchenware #CantonFair #CutleryDesign #TradeShow #SustainableMaterials #InnovationInDesign #ClientAppreciation #OEM #ODM

The current balance of exhibitors applications to participate in the Meble Polska - Furniture Trade Show 2025, which will be held in Poznan from February 25 to 28, 2025, indicates that next year's edition of the Europe's top furniture sourcing fair will be larger than in February 2024. The problems recently faced by the furniture industry have not affected the condition of the event. 👉 Despite the mood of the industry - 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. At this point, the space ordered by exhibitors is the same as in the similar period last year. We are still waiting for final confirmation of the size of the stands by some of our regular exhibitors,” says MEBLE POLSKA Fair director Józef Szyszka. The Grupa MTP is also 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 past years. According to preliminary announcements, the national appearance of Ukrainian companies will be even larger than at the 2024 edition. The exhibition of the MEBLE POLSKA Fair currently occupies pavilions 3, 3A, 4, 5, 5A (HOME DECOR Exhibition), 6, 7 and 8. This is more than during the record-breaking pre-pandemic 2020 edition. It should be remembered that at that time half of the largest pavilion 5 was occupied by another event. 👉 Inquiries from IMM Cologne exhibitors The organizer is still accepting applications from exhibitors. And the number of those willing to participate in the MEBLE POLSKA Fair is still increasing. 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 break i organization of the Cologne fair, domestic and foreign companies that originally planned to present their offer at IMM Cologne 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 organized at a similar time, seems an obvious choice,” explains Jozef Szyszka. The Grupa MTP assures that it still has ample capacity to locate exhibitors in pavilions. 👉 Kick Off 2025 at Europe’s Top Furniture Sourcing Fair:https://lnkd.in/dDAa6MRF

Editor-at-Large Ray Allegrezza shares some thoughts about the recent High Point Market based on conversations he had with various exhibitors and other stakeholders. A key takeaway is that more and more buyers are coming early and leaving town before market officially starts. This leaves some exhibitors somewhat unprepared as they are still setting up showrooms and are just about to hold sales meetings. One source said its like having a dinner party that starts a 7 and folks show up a few hours early. In other words, totally bad manners. Let us know what you think. https://lnkd.in/eUPXwatR

▶️🔴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 The 41st edition of the event, held at BolognaFiere Group from September 23 to 27, saw 𝟭𝟱 halls fully occupied - amounting to 𝟭𝟰𝟱. 𝟬𝟬𝟬 square meters of total floor area - where 𝟲𝟬𝟲 companies exhibited, of which 𝟯𝟯𝟮 of the ceramic tile industry, 𝟵𝟭 of bathroom furnishings, 𝟭𝟴𝟯 belonging to the sectors of installation, raw materials, new surfaces, and service activities. An exhibition that confirmed its international connotation with 𝟮𝟯𝟬 foreign exhibitors - accounting for 𝟯𝟴% of the total - and with 𝟮𝟱 countries represented. Over the five days of the fair, 𝟵𝟱.𝟯𝟮𝟭 attendance was recorded (-4% compared to last year's edition) as a result of a substantial hold of international operators (𝟰𝟳. 𝟬𝟵𝟱 compared to 47,634 in 2023, -1%) and a 6.7% decrease in Italian operators (𝟰𝟴.𝟮𝟮𝟲 compared to 51,685). The next edition of CERSAIE will be held in Bologna from 𝟮𝟮 to 𝟮𝟲 September 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. #Cersaie2025