Distribution channels for US products in Shanghai

Re: [spiers] Distribution channels for US products in Shanghai


In a message dated 7/11/05 10:52:11 AM, akmin2000@yahoo.com writes:

<< Does anyone have experience bringing US products to

market in China? If so, do you have any insight on

the what the process is to get your products in the

right distribution channels?

***Yes, I have sold fruit into China, but most of my experience is in buying
from the Chinese. The key as always is to be the best source for the item in
particular that you represent.***


Can someone map out what the process is and for

example, what it would take to get your products in

the retail stores like CarreFour in Shanghai?

***CArrefour is a French version of Walmart, and in fact I think they are #2
retailer worldwide behind Walmart... my argument would be, like walmart, we
literaly have no business trying to serve such a huge customer... we don't have
the economies of scale in manufacturing, in distribution and finance... on the
other had, yes China is selling more and more to USA, and USA sales to China
are growiing as well... why not sell USA products in an are you can provide a
value... on this website is a .pdf copy of the textbook I wrote...downlaod it
and review chapter 8 for a gameplan of exporting at the smal biz level...***


If you have any insight you could share, it would be

much appreciated. The products are for US health and

beauty goods.


***A wide open market at teh small biz level...***

JOhn

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