Organizers say that tough times make trade shows more important than ever.
Faced with the global economic crisis, fashion show organizers in Germany are bracing themselves for a challenging season. Consumer spending is already stagnant, and there is a surplus in retail space across the country. So the credit crunch can only exacerbate the existing tough market conditions for retailers. Many industry observers predict tighter budgets for 2009 and a shakedown of the German retail sector. Labels, on the other hand, given the uncertainties on the financial markets, are increasingly wary about committing themselves for next year’s shows.
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German Trade Shows: Forging Ahead
German Trade Shows: Forging Ahead
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Posted Wednesday November 19, 2008
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