Alibaba.com suppliers meet Bossini buyers face-to-face in Shanghai

Alibaba.com's Buyers Service and Development Department joined hands with Hong Kong's well-known brand Bossini to host a private sourcing event on Dec 17.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Bossini launched its first retail outlet launched in 1987. Bossini has since established an extensive international operating platform and distribution network. The company has successfully expanded its business to 1,056 retail stores around  the world, 477 of which are directly managed by the Bossini Group.

Opening Ceremony

Vincent Wong, Senior Director of Alibaba.com's Buyer Service and Development Department, delivers the opening address
 






Sanger Yuen, Director of Bossini Production & Business Department, explains their sourcing procedure















Comments from the Buyers

"Our suppliers these days are mostly located in Southern China. Through this kind of sourcing event, we can meet many qualified suppliers all in one day. Compared with traditional fairs, this is more efficient and effective. Most of the suppliers have done their homework regarding our requirements beforehand, at the same time, we have acquired some knowledge about our prospective suppliers which makes it much easier for us to communicate. We really appreciate Alibaba.com for putting together this event! We look forward to doing this with them again."
Sanger Yuen, Director of Bossini Production & Business Department

Comments from Suppliers:

"We specialize in manufacturing socks, and cater mostly to the Japanese market. Today, we had a very pleasant talk with the buyers. They were particularly interested in one of our products which can radiate heat to protect the feet from cold. The buyer has arranged to visit our factory in two days. This Sourcing Event has proven to be a very good way for buyers and suppliers to do business."
Mr. Xingye, Manager, Beijing Kuailu Knitting Co., Ltd.

"During traditional fairs, the buyers are mostly traders, and they rarely have sufficient time to talk with us, or care about anything other than pricing. But to us, the design, innovation and other aspects should also be important too. I'm glad I got to tell that to the buyers today."
William Ye, Ningbo Haipack Imp.& Exp. Co., LTD.

"We used to find buyers through exhibitions and the internet, however, direct and undisrupted communication like this will always be more effective. We had a great talk with the buyers. There's a good chance they'll place an order with us. Thanks to Alibaba.com for putting together this Sourcing Event."
Manager, Zhongshan Sonpasy Garment Co., Ltd.

Stay tuned for more sourcing events in 2009 from Alibaba.com.
For more reports on Big Buyer Sourcing Events and details on upcoming events, please visit our Big Buyer Channel on Alibaba.com
http://buyer.alibaba.com