Showing posts with label trade show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trade show. Show all posts

Tuesday 24 August 2021

 

The retail segment will have to wait a little more to recover from covid impact completely

Following the completion of the company’s massive expansion plans in May, the Javits Center in Manhattan managed to host its first trade show since last year’s pandemic lockdowns. From 8th to 11th of August, buyers and wholesale vendors convened at the trade show. Various consumer products were featured in the event, and it was sorted and put into ten sections like handmade designer-makers, artisan resource, accent on designs, home design with tabletop, gifts with stationery, luxury wellness, and lifestyle.

By looking at the feedback given by the participants of the trade show, it can be intercepted that almost every business was in some way affected by the pandemic — both negatively and positively. The ongoing pandemic has proved that the retail segment is resilient against any adversaries, and it can step up its game and recover. Many digital-first brands also have managed to open new in-person stores, and the wholesale sector has also come up with new competitive products. To cater to the customer’s need effectively, the retailers must deliver their best and create better offerings. As of now, it is very difficult to predict when the retail segment will completely recover because of various unpredictable and unknown factors.