New York fur market time reviving?
SANDY PARKER REPORT, VOL. 34, ISSUE 13, MAY 10, 2010
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International Fur News
with Sandy Parker
New York fur market time reviving?
NEW YORK MAY AGAIN HAVE A FUR MARKET TIME, which for many years was an annual fixture on the international fur calendar until it faded out several years ago.
The Fur New York organization is spearheading an effort to revive it as a June event and is preparing incentives to make it attractive to both domestic and foreign retailers, as it once was. The organization has scheduled the week beginning June 21 for manufacturers to have their new collections ready and has arranged for special discounted rates at several hotels in the area. In addition, if retailers book their rooms by June 3, FNY will subsidize a portion of their hotel costs for that week.
The concept is being supported by the Fur Information Council of America. FICA chairman Andre Ferber is encouraging retailers to plan their market trips for that week and wants manufacturers to be prepared to show their collections.
IN THIS ISSUE
Mood Is Upbeat at NAFFEM
Fair Draws Bigger Attendance
Orders Reflect More Optimism
N.Y. Market Time Reviving?
FFS Sales Up, but Posts Loss
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