Speakers-HK-2020-Mar

From Indie Brands to IPO: How Lever Style Outperformed the Market | Stanley Szeto, Exec Chairman, Lever Style

Just when apparel manufacturers were leaving the market, Stanley Szeto decided to go all in. It was a move that paid off in an IPO last November...

Emerging Retail Markets: A Road Map for Succeeding in Totally New Territories | Mark Loynd, Exec Director, Giordano

Giordano has been a pioneer in successfully developing retail in emerging markets. The company has boldly gone into markets where few others wou...

Where, Why and How: A 2020 Perspective on Global Sourcing | Ranjan Mahtani, Chairman, EPIC Group

Everyone is talking about where apparel sourcing is going next. Do we stay focused on traditional markets - or are new markets the place to be?&...

Global Sourcing 3.0: Strategic Sourcing Shifts for the Next Decade | Lawrence Chan, Sourcing Strategist & Consultant

After over a decade of focusing on consolidation, brands are now moving to diversify their sourcing amongst more countries and more vendors.&nbs...

Sourcing Strategies for When Uncertainty Has Become the 'New Normal' | Paul Walsh, CEO, Newtimes Development Group

If you are looking for a clear view of where the industry is going, then Paul Walsh is the man you need to listen to. As CEO of Newtimes Developm...

New Digital Marketing Tools for Mills and Manufacturers | Jorgen Sevild, Founder, Inqova

Technology is moving the apparel industry forward however many of the new solutions are not geared towards the needs of mills and manufacturers. ...

Greener Manufacturing: Making the Dream a Reality | Weidong Guo, Sales Director, Esquel

The new mandate for greener manufacturing often has brands struggling to find a way to meet sustainability goals, while also achieving faster lead tim...

Rediscovering India: An Evolving Hub for Creativity & Flexibility | Agith John Joshua, Consul, Indian Consulate in Hong Kong

As sourcing moves from polarized to more diversified, India looking increasingly attractive. The country is well positioned to meet many of today...

Tech vs Fashion: Hero Applications or Just Hype? | Ken Chew Tan, Business Experience Consultant, Dassault Systemes

One of the most frequently used buzz words in the apparel industry these days is 'digitization'. The concept is appealing: s...

5 Critical New Consumer Attitudes That Will Impact Retail in 2020 | Jane Singer, Managing Director, Inside Fashion

Consumer preference are always changing and evolving, however right now we're poised to see a major shift in what they want - from materials to de...

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