Canada is set to host its first-ever apparel and textile sourcing trade show – ‘Apparel & Textile Sourcing Expo’ – from August 22-24, 2016 at International Centre, Toronto. JP Communications Inc., parent company to TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, has been given the contract to produce the fair.
In a press release issued, Jason Prescott, CEO of TopTenWholesale.com and Manufacturer.com, said, “We are honoured to have received such a distinguished and globally significant opportunity, our brands have been connecting millions online since 2005, and now we are able to serve our growing community offline in Toronto this summer as well as with other major events we will be producing.”
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The expo, in association with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textile and Apparel (CCCT), is expected to witness participation from countries like India, Bangladesh, Mexico, USA, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mauritius, Colombia and Guatemala, Honduras, China, Jordan, Peru, Burma, and Myanmar.
Stressing on importance of the much-needed sourcing fair in the country, Bob Kirke, Executive Director, Canadian Apparel Federation (event partner) said, “Canada has needed a trade show where apparel and textile importers and retailers can learn about sourcing best practices while meeting international producers from around the world. The event offers an important new resource for our domestic market and we are excited to support this endeavour.”
The Apparel & Textile Sourcing Expo will also host a seminar which will cover topics from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to Best Practices, to the changing Canadian market, to tips on how to choose whom to work with overseas, and much more.
