International Outreach:
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Offering valuable information, strategies, case studies and services to the global apparel and textile industries
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Facilitating meetings, forums and presentations
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Defining strategic objectives for international suppliers and retailers for interaction with the California apparel and textile industry
CFA Services for International Members:
Discussion Topics:
- U.S. Retail Marketing Channels
- Brand Entry Review
- Market Entry options
- Shipping and Import procedure
- Freight Forwarding into U.S. Ports
- Insuring International Exports
- Intellectual Property Law
- Marketing and Promotion
- Selling to U.S.Manufacturers & Retailers
- MegaTrends
- Impact of the Current Economy for Apparel & Textiles
Videoconference Programming
- Recruit experts on the defined issues for international groups in host country.
Access to Industry Experts
- Provide research and statistics on relevant issues.
- Arrange breakfast and luncheon gatherings for delegations to meet with U.S. experts to discuss all areas of U.S. market entry – Hosted by Delegations.
- Industry introductions within the CFA network.
Powerpoint Presentations
Given to Delegations and International Groups on current issues, including distribution methods, market analysis, tracking mega-trends and current industry realities
- Consumer Trends in a Multi Cultural World. Case Study: Los Angeles
- Presented to: Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
- How Different Cultures Affect World Wide Trends in Apparel & Textiles
- Presented to: Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
- Understanding the U.S. Market for Apparel and Textiles
- Presented to: China Textile Information Center; Colombia Trade Office; Consulate General of Brazil; Colombia Trade Office; Consulate General of Pakistan; Guatemala Trade Office; Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency; Indonesian Trade Promotion Center; Jiangsu Procurement Mission, Consulate General of Brazil, Han Fashion Association
- U.S. Retailing: The Current Realities
- Presented to: The Collections at World Shoe Association; The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Association at MAGIC
- U.S. Apparel & Textiles – The Industry Today`
- Presented to: Exporters Textile Advisory Committee: U.S. Department of Commerce
- Top Hot Button Issues
- Presented to: Apparel Magazine Tech West Expo; Wells Fargo Trade Capital;
- Design Piracy Legislation
- Presented to: U.S. Copyright Office; State Bar of California; State Bar of New York; Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
- How to Succeed in the Global Marketplace
- Presented to: International Trade Conference