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Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
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Featuring unusual contours and motifs, releases are trimmed using various materials such as epoxy, enamel and rhinestones. Manufacturers of belt buckles in China are raising the value of basic models to expand buyer options, with efforts directed toward enhancing visual appeal. As part of this endeavor, suppliers are increasing output of products that boast unconventional designs. Casual styles come in the form of a crown, flower, butterfly, guitar or horseshoe. Fruit and animal motifs are popular as well. |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 |
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Faced with decreasing exports, manufacturers enhance design and structure in models to emphasize function and convenience. China makers of softside and hybrid luggage are gearing product development toward ergonomics and mobility to boost sales. Suppliers are improving comfort in releases amid growing awareness of the health benefits of luggage contoured to suit the human form. Companies supplement these with utility features that offer more value than conventional ones. This is in response to buyer feedback, which indicates increasing demand for such. |
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Monday, 18 January 2010 |
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Suppliers are reducing R&D budgets and utility expenses, streamlining processes and exporting to alternative markets. China manufacturers of dress shoes and boots are still struggling to maintain profitability as overseas demand stays low. Total shipments during the first seven months of 2009 reflect the decrease in orders. According to customs statistics, the country sent abroad 4.5 billion pairs of footwear between January and July, a YoY decline of 8 percent. Sales consequently dropped 7 percent to $14.7 billion. |
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
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Enhancements in essential features help strengthen competitive advantage
China suppliers of garment and toiletry bags are improving key product aspects as part of differentiation efforts. |
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Wednesday, 28 October 2009 |
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Color, shape and trimming are being modified to create models suitable for travel, and office and evening apparel.
Makers of straw bags in China are directing R&D efforts toward broadening the appeal of their products. |
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009 |
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By avoiding synthetic formulations, suppliers have fared well despite the global financial downturn.
The growing trend for anti-aging, natural and organic skin care has helped the industry in China survive global economic challenges better than other export manufacturing sectors in the country.
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Wednesday, 07 October 2009 |
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As shipments dwindle, suppliers are creating an attractive price point by mixing materials such as pigskin and cotton.
The challenging trade environment is influencing the design choices of glove makers in China. |
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Monday, 05 October 2009 |
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Suppliers adopt less-expensive materials, limit R&D allocations and monitor utility expenses to maximize cash flow.
Manufacturers of children’s casual shoes in China are implementing different strategies to survive the challenging economic situation.
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Thursday, 24 September 2009 |
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Companies are securing compliance certificates for CPSIA and REACH requirements when procuring components.
Suppliers of children's watches in China are focusing on safety, particularly for products exported to the US and the EU, the line's key markets |
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Wednesday, 16 September 2009 |
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Inexpensive manufacturing expenses in the interior are encouraging companies to transfer some facilities there.
The landscape of China's casual footwear industry is slowly evolving as businesses are steadily moving their production facilities from the coastal to the inland provinces. |
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Thursday, 10 September 2009 |
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To attract orders, quotes are being adjusted upward by 5 percent at most. Higher tax rebates augment profit margins.
China suppliers of duffel and sports bags are implementing various strategies to stay competitive amid the emergence of lower-cost hubs such as Vietnam, India and Bangladesh.
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 |
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Computerized embroidery machines help create accurate prototypes. Vintage design elements are also being incorporated.
China suppliers of caps are investing in product development to enhance efficiency and product variety. |
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Tuesday, 01 September 2009 |
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New models incorporate eco-friendly ingredients that have multiple enhancing properties.
In line with prevailing color cosmetic trends, a growing number of China suppliers are introducing sets consisting of natural, mineral, organic or multifunction makeup. |
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Monday, 24 August 2009 |
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Reduced R&D investment yields fewer in-house designs and increases reliance on OEM contracts
Aiming to maximize cash flow amid gloomy economic conditions, China suppliers of women’s dress shoes and boots are becoming more conservative in terms of R&D spending. |
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Wednesday, 12 August 2009 |
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Makers are increasing the marketability of their releases through eye-catching and more-durable designs.
Suppliers of camera, gaming and MP3 player bags and cases in China are focusing on aesthetic and structural upgrades under efforts to cope with current market challenges. |
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