Houston: Direct China importing could kill U.S. producers' distribution system

Article Abstract:

In an effort to sell more furniture in the U.S., Chinese manufacturers are looking at marketing their goods directly to furniture stores. This would be a change from marketing goods through traditional furniture manufacturers in the U.S. If this strategy succeeds, furniture manufacturers in the U.S. will have even greater difficulty competing against Chinese imports.

Foreign operations, Exports, Economic aspects, International trade, Globalization

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Birth rates drop another 1% in 2002

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A report on the ongoing trends in the number of child births with a lot of first-time moms in their thirties and having a better earning as well as a rise in the birth rate of Hispanic and Asian mothers is presented. The effect of these trends on kids marketers and retailers of kids products and the statistics of age wise birth rate among women is outlined.

Retail Trade, Retail industry, Influence, Birth rates

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Made in China: The Asian advantage

Article Abstract:

China is emerging as the primary production base for leather upholstery products. The North American leather upholstery makers are increasingly sourcing goods from China.

Canada, Production management, Leather furniture

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