Exhibitor Prospectus. Apparel. Accessories. Textiles NOVEMBER 2015 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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1 16-18 NOVEMBER 2015 Exhibitor Prospectus International Sourcing Expo Australia November 2015

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3 Your gateway to the Australian market. Join more than 450+ apparel, accessories and textile suppliers from Asia and beyond at a dedicated professional platform for international sourcing, learning and networking. Meet qualified trade buyers and agents representing apparel, accessories and textile businesses including major national chain stores and retailers, buying groups, independent operators and across the full spectrum of the industry. One event. Countless new connections. Your ticket to the Australian trade. Import Growth. Import growth in key sectors is significant and increasing. YOY growth between is: Apparel & Accessories 12% increase Textiles 13% increase Engage with Australia s Open Economy. Australia boasts 10 free trade agreements including China, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, USA, Chile, ASEAN, Malaysia, Korea and Japan along with negotiations under way with India and Indonesia. Footwear 11% increase Reasons to Exhibit. Strong importing market. Imports across key sectors are substantial and increasing. This is supported by a strong and stable economy, making Australia an attractive target market. Industry wide buyers. Connect with trade buyers and participants from across the entire industry including manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, national retail chains, agents and more. The expo offers an unmatched opportunity for face to face contact. Destination Melbourne. Centrally-located world class venue in the Melbourne Convention &. Melbourne has been four times nominated as the world s most liveable city and is Australia s fashion and lifestyle destination enjoying world class hotels, business infrastructure and entertainment facilities. Timing. The expo is held at the end of spring and onset of summer which is traditionally one of the most exciting and active times in Melbourne for both entertainment and retail. Melbourne s fashion elite is out in full force as part of the Spring Racing Carnival. Take advantage of the venue s proximity to Melbourne s sporting and entertainment hub, commercial and retail precincts. Page 3

4 About the Expo. Australia s leading Expo platform for international sourcing in apparel, accessories & textiles. Exhibitor Profile. Exhibitors represent all roles in the production cycle and include: Manufacturers Suppliers Exporters Industry Associations Trade Commissions Export Bodies Export Agents Exhibit Categories. Meet buyers looking for the latest: Womenswear Menswear Childrens & Infantwear Footwear Sportswear & Goods Workwear & Uniforms Resort & Swimwear Intimate Apparel Outerwear Activewear Plus Size Jewellery Scarves/Hosiery/Gloves Handbags/Wallets/Travel Goods Handicrafts Fabric & Textiles Trims & Components Home Textiles Functional/Special Purpose Fabrics Broad International Participation. Countries expected to participate include: India Bangladesh China Pakistan Hong Kong Thailand Taiwan Indonesia Who Visits. The Expo s targeted trade communications and advertising campaign will drive attendance from the apparel, accessories and textile trade to the event. Visitors to the Expo will include: Buyers Senior Management & Executives Product Developers Private Label Agents Merchandising Managers Media Quality Managers Planning Managers Merchandising Managers Vietnam Fiji Cambodia New Zealand Malaysia Sri Lanka Australia and others Page 4

5 16-18 NOVEMBER 2015 How we get buyers to you? A multi faceted campaign designed to achieve the broadest market reach. Advertising Strategic Partnerships Online Direct Communications Dedicated PR Agency Social Media Advertising. A comprehensive trade advertising campaign both in print and online to ensure maximum exposure and deliver buyers to the expo. Direct Communications. A qualified database of industry buyers will be targeted. Multiple communications across multi media including direct mail, , telephone and SMS, will profile the event, the new releases, the exhibitors and invite buyers to register for free. Strategic Partnerships. Working with industry associations, media partners and related business groups, our collaboration with industry ensures the broadest event promotion through the support of respected, influential and well established channels. Dedicated PR Agency. Our dedicated, industry specialist PR agency will guarantee that the reach to media is prolific. Leveraging their relationships with publications and journalists, coverage of the event will be comprehensive and convert to trade attendance. Online. A broad online campaign will incorporate direct advertising, SEO, Adwords and remarketing to build the expo following and maximize reach. Social Media. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will be deployed effectively to provide latest release and exhibitor information along with industry comment and paid audience building campaigns. Page 5

6 16-18 NOVEMBER 2015 More reasons to attend. Structured networking, learning & collaboration. Hosted Buyers Program. Meet with senior buyers from major national retailers and buying groups. Learn exactly what defines their selection process for off shore partners and make direct connection with the people who make the decisions. Adapting a speed dating format, each successful applicant will have 4 x 15 minute sessions in a round table discussion to learn directly from the retailer. Connect with Leaders. Past participants include representation from major retailers, agents and distributors*. Acqua Blanca Swimwear ALDI Stores All Commercial Textile Supplies Antler Apparel Group Australia Aussie Chef Clothing Fantastic Home & Gifts Feathers Fern Textiles French Connection Fujian Footwear G & A Krausz Importers Gabee Gaia Organic Cotton Gazman Global Textile Supply Godfrey Hirst Hanes Brands Holeproof Explorer Pilgrim Pilot Athletic Ping Pong Clothing Platform Sports Playgro Portmans Powers Textiles Pretty Girl Fashion Group Purebaby Razzamatazz R H Swimwear R J Import Australia Retail Apparel Group Aussie Disposals Hunter and Chase Clothing Rip Curl Industry Seminar Series. This on floor interactive seminar program will run throughout the expo days. These informative and topical sessions will address issues such as educating Australian businesses on how to engage with international suppliers from both commercial and cultural perspectives. Key representatives in industry will present the program. Aussie School Uniforms Avanti Manchester Bardot Bed Bath 'n' Table Beddingdeal Bekaert Textiles Ben Sherman Berlie Bonds Brands United Group Brown Sugar Burleigh Textiles Buying Concepts I Love Linen Ice Jack London Jacqui E Jay Jays Jockey Just Group Just Jeans Just Plus Fashions Karen Walker Kookai Laramy Laura Ashley Ripe Maternity Roxanne Fashions Ruby Designs Seabreeze Fashions New Zealand Sheridan Silk World Simon dewinter Snooza Pet Products Snowgum Sterns Textiles Strandbags Surf Dive N Ski Target Situated on the Expo Floor, the Industry Seminar Series will provide a lively hub of activity throughout the event. Charles Parsons Chelsea Classic Sportswear Corfu Jeans Cotton On Leather Craft Australia Levi Strauss Lincraft Linen House Lowes Taylor Hill Scarves Textile House The Tieworks Trelise Cooper Typo Cotton On Body MAC Group Vivian Grace Fine Linen Diadora Metallicus Voodoo Diana Ferrari Mitch Dowd Voyager Distributing Co Dimmeys Mollini We're Sportswear Dotti Network Clothing Wish Designs * Sample of participants that have attended previous editions of the CCT Expo. Easton Pearson Eclipse Textiles Estee Lauder Pacific Brands Peter Alexander Peter Sheppard Yarra Trail York Textile Agencies Zara Page 6

7 Apply to Exhibit Space strictly limited Floorspace Only AUD $510 per square metre + GST Shell Scheme Stand Package AUD $610 per square metre + GST Shell Scheme Stand Package including walls, carpet, furniture and display accessories. GST Australian Goods & Services Tax (10%) Contact us to discuss your specific requirements and to learn more about exhibiting, promotion and sponsorship options. M. +61 (0) T. +61 (0) E. julie.holt@intexpogroup.com Page 7

8 16-18 NOVEMBER 2015 Co located with International Sourcing Expo Australia will be co-located with the China Clothing and Textiles Expo, now in it s 15th year. The two events occupy 10,500 square metres of exhibition space at the world-class Melbourne Convention &. This established expo platform offers a major opportunity to connect with sourcing professionals and trade buyers from across Australia and New Zealand. Who is International Expo Group? International Expo Group Pty Ltd is a professional event organiser with a team of experts experienced at launching and delivering international trade events with a focus on sourcing. International Expo Group Pty Ltd Level 7, 10 Help Street Chatswood NSW 2067 Australia M. +61 (0) T. +61 (0) E. julie.holt@intexpogroup.com International Sourcing Expo Australia November 2015 Book Now