Interest in camping and outdoor leisure activities among new and experienced campers have been rising even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camping consumers view outdoor recreation as a time to relieve stress, reflect, have fun, connect with nature and escape from everyday life. According to Mordor Intelligence, the camping equipment market was valued at $13,954.86 […]
Ask the Experts: Prototypes, importing to India, due diligence
Question: I need a supplier and manufacturer to provide my product. If I make a prototype of it , could Global Sources make it? Just trying to understand the dynamics. Launching my product will sell large quantities and I can not make it all myself. I have contacted some suppliers however I need something cohesive. […]
Top 3 in-demand car accessories in 2022
The most popular in-car tech that car owners are buying today are centered on safety and security, location information and entertainment. Here are the top three most sought-after in-car devices that smart sourcing professionals need to be aware of: Dash cameras – A dash cam, which is mounted at the car dashboard or windshield, records […]
Trendsetting fashion headwear for the season
Consumers around the world now perceive fashion headwear as a style statement than merely just a functional fashion accessory. Thanks to the growing athleisure trend and increasing fashion standards among consumers, the fashion headwear market is set to grow across the globe in the years to come. Buyers, retailers and other sourcing professionals looking to […]
Friday links: alcohol in-car tech mandate, Apple relents on repairs, data fallacies (19 Nov 2021)
Sourcing-related reading, selected by the Global Sources content team. Alcohol In-Car Tech Mandate Passes A new US government mandate requires installation of monitoring technology to stop drunk driving in new cars as early as 2026. The most likely system selected will be infrared cameras that track driver behavior. IR cameras watch for signs of impairment […]