We are extremely busy these days, and you probably are too. With exhibits and trade shows being a major source of buzz, and the tidal wave of wholesale fashion and fashion accessories to be picked up at incredible savings, it’s a wonder that we get to stop for a minute, and take a look at what some industry professionals are … read more »
Okay. So you’re too busy to go to China, right? I mean you’ve been hearing, reading, and talking about it for years… but it seems like there’s never a convenient time for you to book those tickets, and just make the trip. If you’re a retailer or wholesaler who has been dealing with anything made in China, you’ve probably noticed … read more »
We come into contact with a variety of people from all across this enormous industry we’re immersed in, and it never ceases to amaze me to see how many remarkable minds there are behind the strategies and efforts being put into play every day in the wholesale and retail business. Here then, is an excellent piece of step-by-step advice from … read more »
I’m back at my desk now, and the smell of sulfur is finally starting to fade away as the local Chinese New Year celebrations have slowed to a nearly tolerable point. Make no mistake, I’m still being jarred by the repetitive explosions of something that sounds like carpet bombing outside my window at 06:00 these days, but the people of … read more »
I’m about to drop off the face of the Earth for a few days, and when I come back… it will officially be the Year of the Tiger! Sounds a little crazy, right? Living in China is challenging, and not always a smooth ride at times… but there’s a lot to be thankful for as the Lunar year wraps up, … read more »
It looks like Hillary Clinton is all over the news again, and I see big events brewing up for online wholesale and retail as a result. She can be seen on every channel these days, as people are tuning in to hear what the US Secretary of State has to say. People are talking about her. Her face can be … read more »
While it’s no secret that China does things its own way, there are a lot of mysteries and unknown forces behind the red giant’s motives, especially for those who have not spent any appreciable time inside the mainland. For those in the wholesale and retail business, it’s often easier – and far more tempting – to simply ignore the variables, … read more »
As we become more and more dependent upon our IM services, tweets, blogs, and smartphones… we find ourselves living a life that is increasingly connected, and yet… disconnected from the people that actually provide the content of those messages we’re always checking every two minutes. I know I’m no stranger to this condition, and even though I’m glad to be … read more »
It’s all about money in this game, and making money is often all about the level of exposure and visibility you afford yourself as the competition increases, and the methods of getting your name out there take on new approaches. I think it’s pretty amazing stuff, and while much of it looks like a bunch of number-crunching analyst fodder… there … read more »
Just like most of you, I went to a New Year’s party last night… but unlike most of you… it was in Hangzhou, China. To add to the intrigue, it was held at a Reggae-themed bar / dance club that had a good mix of 50% Chinese people, and 50% of every other race and nationality you can imagine. There … read more »
