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  • Chance to tap into ‘silver market’ in China

    Chance to tap into ‘silver market’ in China

    With its rapidly ageing population, China offers the world’s largest “silver market” – and trade shows are seen as the best way for foreign companies to start to tap into these consumers.

    About one third of the Chinese economy is now “silver”. There are more than 220 million people 60 years and older – more than the populations of France, Germany and the UK combined. This is set rise to 480 million by 2050 – about a quarter of the world’s elderly.

    This growing consumer segment has greater spending power, more leisure time and improved lifestyles, according to Intex Shanghai, which is the lead organiser for the annual ChinaAid exhibition, which will have its 17th edition at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from June 8 to 10.

    Managed by the Shanghai Ageing Development Center, the show is supported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China and such organisations as the China National Committee on Ageing. Other organisers include the Shanghai Municipal Committee on Ageing, China Silver Industry Association and the Shanghai Health Industry Development Association.

    Offering promotional and networking opportunities for businesses seeking a foothold in China, the show has had 66 per cent growth over the past three years.

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  • Wearable technology goes beyond watches

    Wearable technology goes beyond watches

    There is more to wearable technology than wrist devices, with more than 25 exhibitors out to prove this at a consumer technology expo coming up in Shanghai.

    They will be showcasing the latest in wearable innovation at CES Asia, which returns to Shanghai from May 11 to 13.

    Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, the event is being hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

    CTA research expects wearable sales in the emerging Asia-Pacific region to increase by 56 per cent this year.

    “Wearables are one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. They not only count our steps, they also track our mood, sleeping habits and even our pets,” says CES senior vice-president Karen Chupka.

    “The possibilities in this product category are endless.”

    Key companies exhibiting wearables at CES Asia include Garmin, Monster and Ximmerse, plus there is a wearables pavilion organised by the China Electronic Chamber of Commerce.

    New this year will be a CTA-hosted session entitled Innovative Wearables, at the Kerry Hotel on May 12. The panel will discuss innovations coming to market, as well as user interface and design.

    So far, 250 companies representing 20 countries across 15 product categories have signed up to exhibit at CES Asia, including 360, BMW, Hisense and Huawei.

    Formerly the Consumer Electronics Association, CTA is the trade association representing the $287 billion US consumer technology industry. It covers more than 2200 companies, 80 per cent of which are small businesses and startups.

  • C-star Retail Trade Fair Returns to Shanghai

    C-star Retail Trade Fair Returns to Shanghai

    After its successful premiere in 2015, C-star, Shanghai’s International Trade Fair for Solutions and Trends all about Retail, will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from May 18 – 20, 2016. Next year, C-star will occupy two halls in order to give exhibitors more space to present their latest innovations and solutions for the retail sector.

    C-star will again be organized by Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai, a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf located in Germany. Messe Düsseldorf is renowned as the organizer of EuroShop (The World’s Leading Retail Trade Fair) held every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany,

    C-star 2016 will be clearly divided into four segments:

    • Store fitting and design, lighting, refrigeration
    • Retail technology
    • Visual merchandising and marketing
    • Stand design

    Hall N5 will be dedicated to POP marketing, expo and event marketing, store fitting and design with a strong focus on non-food retailing, while hall N4 will complete the exhibition range with food technology and equipment, energy management and retail technology.

    A new special area will be the Retail Technology Village. Modeled after the EuroCIS trade fair in Düsseldorf, the Village is a response to the fast-growing demand for state-of-the-art technology especially for the retail market, ranging from innovative payment systems and sophisticated security systems to complex IT solutions.

    Another highlight will be the Designer Village where leading design agencies will present their latest holistic solutions in visual merchandising and store design.

    An extensive supporting program will complement the C-star 2016 exhibits. One of the show’s highlights will be the C-star Retail Conference, a 2-day event with international retail experts sharing their exclusive industry insights. The conference topic will be “Local Heroes” and will focus on innovative retail concepts of both Chinese and international industry players. With conference chairman Prof. Dr. Helmut Merkel – former CEO of Karstadt, former President of the International Group of Department Stores and Chairman of Eurasia – as well as the strong support of associations such as the EHI Retail Institute and Mall China, the C-star Retail Conference will be an important meeting point of retail industry leaders.

    Another highlight will be the annual EuroShop Retail Design Award (ERDA) ceremony. At this renowned gala event, the best store concepts worldwide are rewarded by the EHI Retail Institute together with Messe Düsseldorf.

    The C-star experience will be rounded off by the in-hall C-star Forum and the C-star Retail Tour. At the Forum, leading international industry peers will talk about their experiences with the Chinese retail market. The 1-day C-star Retail Tour will visit Shanghai’s most innovative and sophisticated shopping malls.

    Despite a recent slowdown in the Chinese economy, China’s retail market is still of key importance to international retailers and has kept posting impressive year over year growth numbers of more than 10% throughout 2014 and 2015. Innovative retail solutions are in high demand on the Chinese market. With its clear structure and a unique show concept, C-star is geared to the needs of the Chinese retail sector. C-star’s international exhibitor structure will meet the demand of Chinese retailers for innovative solutions and products from international suppliers. With the extensive ancillary program, the trade fair will also cater to international retailers looking for information about the Chinese retail market.

    The first staging of C-star in 2015 attracted 162 exhibitors from 23 countries and more than 5,700 trade visitors.

    For further information on visiting or exhibiting at C-star 2016, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; or visit our web site www.mdna.com.

     

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