More leading retailers seek Vietnamese suppliers at International Sourcing 2024
VOV.VN - More leading distributors and retailers around the world have registered to take part in the upcoming Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 which will run in Ho Chi Minh City from June 6 to 8 to look for Vietnamese suppliers, according to the European - American Market Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
The department revealed that MINISO, China's leading retail chain brand, has confirmed that it will join Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 for the first time, expecting to connect with local manufacturers and suppliers in several fields, including household appliances, cosmetics, food, toys, furniture, and handicraft making.
A brand representative of MINISO said that it will send a high-level delegation to Vietnam to seek partners and sign contracts with Vietnamese businesses as a means of purchasing large quantities of consumer products.
Furthermore, a delegation of northern European businesses have also confirm their participation in the function, to seek Vietnamese businesses in the field of food products, including rice, chewy dry noodles for stir-frying, canned pineapple, as well as suppliers specialising in the production of acacia wood, oak wood, and other types of wood.
Moreover, AEON, Japan’s leading distributor, will send purchasing delegations from five countries to the event,hoping to meet potential suppliers in the fields of food products, seafood, fruit and vegetables, and beverages for their supermarket chain.
According to the European-American Market Department, Vietnam International Sourcing 2024 has doubled its scale compared to the 2023 edition, with 500 local and foreign firms showcasing their products on an area of 10,000 square metres.
On display at the event will be a range of products such as food, garments and textiles, shoes, backpacks, bags, sporting and outdoor goods, household appliances, and furniture.
A number of seminars and trade exchanges will be held throughout the event, featuring the participation of the world’s leading corporations such as Aeon ad Uniqlo from Japan; Walmart, Amazon, and Safeway from the United States; Chile’s Falabella; Carrefour and Decathlon of France; Thailand’s Central Group; Mexico’s Coppel; Sweden’s IKEA; and LuLu of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
