Find out what are the next biggest trends in gifts and home – straight from the experts. With the world still facing COVID-19 as the holiday season approaches, a question gifts and home items importers have in mind is “What to source now that the pandemic is changing how and where people spend special occasions”? Global Sources’ recent Virtual … [Read more...]
Driving authentic trade despite the pandemic
Global Sources is not scaling back on its commitment to continue helping and serving buyers and suppliers around the world - this post's content comes from our new Global Sources Online Show. To preview the live events, learn more and register for free access to the show on July 29 to August 9, visit www.gsos.com The extraordinary trade … [Read more...]
Remote Possibilities: the Future of Work from Home
According to the US Census Bureau, nearly one-third of the American workforce, and half of all information workers, are able to work from home. The number of people working partially or fully remote has been on the rise for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated this trend. Earlier this month, UK-based startup network Founders … [Read more...]
Pandemic response products – supply & demand surge
With the COVID-19 situation showing the importance of hygiene and staying protected against viruses, essentials for disinfection and personal or workplace safety are rising in demand - and supply. Disinfection must-haves, include sterilization chambers - which in some models can even detect body temperature and identify faces - UV lamps and soap … [Read more...]
An unexpected boom? Demand for sanitizer spray pens shows strength of multifunctions
Sanitizer spray pens are currently among the top 20 most popular lifestyle products on GlobalSources.com in terms of buyer interest. But why? Part of it is the coronavirus-driver high demand for hygiene and personal care products in general. But hand sanitizer spray pens are witnessing unprecedented growth, which other products are not. We can … [Read more...]