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1. Mixed messages from home stores
- report from Tendence 2009, Frankfurt
Germany's major houseware fair showed far less activity than in past years, partly due to the global economic downturn. But some Hong Kong exhibitors were optimistic, expecting an end-of-year bounce.
31 July 2009
2. Soaring sales in land of the "golden hands"
Czechs are extremely house proud - which is why they're traditionally known as "golden hands" - as they skillfully make domestic improvements. The economic downturn has seen an upswing in sales of improvement products like saws and lamps, saving money being the main motivator.
26 June 2009
3. Feeding the stay-home trend
- report from the International Home and Housewares Show 2009, Chicago
The economic downturn has had Americans turning again to the "cocooning" trend of saving money and staying home for meals and entertainment. Hong Kong suppliers of houseware took advantage of the demand for electrical kitchen gadgets.
24 April 2009
4. The great multi-functional cookout
China's citizens aspire to a better quality of life as urban living standards improve. New types of cookware with multiple functions are becoming increasingly popular as they appeal to those wanting to develop their culinary art.
24 April 2009
5. Tendence 2002, Frankfurt
Tendence 2002, Frankfurt
3 April 2009
6. Ambiente 2003, Frankfurt
Ambiente 2003, Frankfurt
3 April 2009
7. Hong Kong houseware designs en masse
- report from Ambiente 2009, Frankfurt
Inspiration and innovation were at the heart of Germany's major consumer goods fair, with Hong Kong companies coming up with several original designs. Table, kitchen and outdoor living pieces sported upbeat colours.
13 March 2009
8. Quality offerings but heavy discounting
- report from MACEF Spring 2009, Milan
Hong Kong firms presenting at the renowned Italian houseware show offered both quality products and discount opportunities. Buyers often turned to Chinese mainland-produced goods to take advantage of lower prices.
27 Feb 2009
9. European household retailers suffering in economic downturn
- report from Macef Autumn 2008, Milan
Fewer visitors and a more cautious approach to purchasing left exhibitors at Milan's major houseware show with less impressive orders. Chinese mainland-made household products were popular for their prices, but lacked contemporary design.
3 Oct 2008
10. Cross-marketing ploy is the mark of success
- report from the Interior Lifestyle Fair 2008, Tokyo
Hong Kong's Inhesion Industrial came up with a brainwave to attract buyers at the Interior Lifestyle Fair: pair with another supplier from a different sector to offer a more attractive setting for its goods. With all the top brands on the Japanese market, innovation was an important tool.
27 June 2008
11. The warring washing machines
A study shows that "survival of the fittest" is the trend amidst fierce competition in the Mainland washing machine market. Drum-type washers have been gaining popularity and are soon expected to share the market equally with impeller-type machines.
9 May 2008
12. Hong Kong's "eco-ware" catches kitchen flavour at US mega show
- International Home and Housewares Show 2008, Chicago
Kitchenware, which was among the signature sectors at the huge Chicago home show, heavily underscored the importance of sustainability and healthier lifestyles. Hong Kong firms were up to the mark in catching the design trend.
3 April 2008
13. Big Asian presence reflects stronger European markets
- report from Domotechnica 2008, Cologne
The stronger houseware requirements for Germany, Portugal, Spain and France saw a larger presence from Asian companies at the specialist appliance show. There were new opportunities in the German elderly and handicapped sectors.
28 March 2008
14. China's "birth of style" in Italy's home show
- report from MACEF Spring 2008, Milan
Chinese mainland products are seen as increasingly competitive in the European market, testament to a new breed of Hong Kong and Mainland designers. The big Italian home show featured utility-minded tools and creative colours for the kitchen, as well as innovative accessories and gifts.
14 March 2008
15. Hong Kong design pays dividends at giant houseware show
- report from Ambiente 2008, Frankfurt
There were no signs of nerves over the economy as buyers ordered heavily across a broad range of houseware at Europe's giant show. A Hong Kong bag supplier saw dividends from design upgrades while others came up with entirely new designs.
29 Feb 2008
16. Hong Kong firms push into Spanish household sector
- report from Expohogar 2007, Barcelona
Hong Kong firms attending Barcelona's major household show offered leather goods, pins, badges and toys. They were aiming to provide better-quality options at reasonable prices in an increasingly promising market.
28 Sept 2007
17. HK, Mainland entice US households
- report from the Gourmet Housewares Show and National Hardware Show 2007, Orlando
Hong Kong and Mainland manufacturers are keeping pace with the high-tech demands of US household products, with "home entertainment" on the rise. Electrical appliances also see an uptick in sales.
29 May 2007
18. Hong Kong design shines in a show searching for ideas
- report from the International Home & Housewares Show 2007, Chicago
Hong Kong exhibitors presented a combination of mainstream trends with new designs, as buyers found themselves searching for fresh products and ideas. "Green manufacturing" options were increasingly in demand.
27 March 2007
19. Style Hong Kong makes a design impact at German consumer fair
- report from Ambiente 2007, Frankfurt
The Style Hong Kong gallery at major consumer goods fair Ambiente made a large impact on buyers, with kitchen and household goods in the spotlight. Increased "green" credentials were reflected in many product lines.
6 March 2007
20. Fresh look at UK show giant amid both optimism and disappointment
- report from Spring Fair Birmingham, 2007
The UK's largest trade event has been scrubbed up to look more inviting - and it attracted Asian exhibitors, including some from Hong Kong. But despite the fact that 85 Chinese mainland companies attended for the first time, there seemed fewer visitors at the international hall which housed them.
27 Feb 2007
 
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