holidays

Only a few days remain in the race to the finish line, as the holiday season of 2010 comes to a close. It’s been a rapid and sometimes turbulent journey thus far, with a number of retailers reporting everything from positive numbers to dismal figures, and everything in between. Here is a look at what we can expect to see as the final lap looms ahead, and an overwhelming number of businesses are already declaring a victory.

There are three letters that have a great deal of significance to the Chinese, and they are beginning to make even more of an impact upon Americans every year, especially as trade between the two nations heats up in a perpetual roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. While the letters “CNY” may not mean a lot to some, they are already quite important to the ones who have been working with manufacturers and distributors in Asia for decades, and will continue to bring their influence closer still, to consumers in the USA.

Getting the attention of a client base at the last minute may not make sense any other time of year, but for the holiday season it’s a whole different game, with different rules. Last minute shoppers are a reality during a time of year when shopping becomes a full-contact sport, and the retailers that offer last-minute deals will be the ones to get the sale. However, it’s not always about offering a deal at the final hour; someimes it’s about stimulating the existing customers that just need a tad more incentive to get them out the door.

With China being in the spotlight for the past few years – and with that spotlight growing in heat and intensity over the last few months – there’s a lot of confusion surrounding the PRC… and unfortunately, with that confusion often comes a lot of room for misinterpretation. In this piece, we will take a look at the celebration that practically stops China in its tracks for about a week, and what this might mean for the wholesaler or retailer who wants to continue doing business with their partners in the far East. If you’re a newbie to the China biz, you might want to take some notes, and start practicing your skills in Chinese… it’s time for a little China 101, with emphasis upon the modern CNY. You don’t know what CNY is? Click here to find out more!