Sourcing for online retailers
Importing from China versus purchasing in the EU – When do these options make sense? “The profit is in the purchase”, this popular trading wisdom is more valid today than it has ever been. Online retailers in particular are in permanent competition over prices. This article demonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of the various purchasing […]
E-commerce, retail’s catalyst!
I had already ventured into the public with the following thesis many years ago: “E-commerce acts as a catalyst, the good guys win more, the bad guys lose faster.” In 2020, the consequences of this thesis are more far-reaching than any expert could have imagined just a few years ago. Every online retailer has at […]
E-commerce 2020 – the 5 most important trends
In 2019, e-commerce generated EUR 69 billion in sales in Germany. A further increase over the previous year, which is not surprising, since e-commerce is on the rise, while stationary trade continues to stagnate. But which e-commerce trends will prevail in 2020? We have the answer! 1. Artificial intelligence for your online shop What sounded […]
Visitor celebrates his own anniversary – and congratulates the IAW on its 30th!
Guido Korn has been a regular visitor to the IAW since the very first International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and Imports in 2005. Guido, who is celebrating 20 years since his company Centershop was founded, is always looking out for strong selling trend-led and seasonal merchandise. In this interview he explains why the IAW […]
Loyal partners from the early days: IAW and EDCO each celebrated an anniversary this year
The International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and Imports celebrated its 30th anniversary this year and one of its biggest and most long-standing exhibitors also celebrated an anniversary. There is every reason to extend our best wishes and review the 40 year success story of a special trade fair partner. Looking back on the early […]
