Hong Kong, China / Las Vegas, USA - September 3, 2002 - Alibaba promoted his qualified suppliers on Magic Show - the world's pre-eminent apparel and fashion trade show at August 26-29, Las Vegas. More than 100,000 attendees from 50 U.S. states and other 110 countries were at the show looking for new, exciting products and ready to write orders.


Alibaba held its booth at the Young Men's, which has Buyers representing every retail channel, from independent specialty shops to the largest department store chains. And executive level buyers represent 52 percent of registrants at this 700,000 net square feet of exhibit space.




At the booth Alibaba distributed its unique "Pre-qualified China Supplier CD-ROM" along with a brochure tailored for buyers. The CD-ROM contains product catalog and company information from top export-oriented Chinese manufacturers in fashion and apparel industries. These companies are all Alibaba China & Korea Suppliers, authenticated and pre-qualified through a strict screening process. Sourcing managers and merchandisers from many large retailers such as Sears, Mervyn's, Saks Incorporated, Burlington Coat Factory etc. stopped by Alibaba's booth, received the CD-ROM and discussed sourcing opportunities with Alibaba staff.




Also, Alibaba showcased some product catalogs and samples for Alibaba Suppliers. Those samples generated many interests from buyers; many asked for quotations or demanded further follow-up right on the spot. Totally Alibaba collected thousands of buyers' contact information, and received close to 200 on-the-spot inquiries for various products during the show.




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About the Magic Show

MAGIC Marketplace is the largest and most comprehensive trade event for the apparel and accessories industry. In a single, comprehensive industry event, MAGIC Marketplace attracts more attendees than any other apparel marketplace. It's the undisputed king of apparel trade shows, with every market and important trends represented.

MAGIC Marketplace includes four sections - MAGIC (Men's Apparel and Accessories), WWDMAGIC (Women's Apparel and Accessories), MAGIC kids (Children's Apparel and Accessories) and the edge (Progressive Trends & Lifestyle)