AboutJames E. Dion Expertise Most questions about trends in specialty retail, how customers are changing both in the US and Europe. Demographics for all countries as they relate to retail trends and issues. Store Operations, Buying and Merchandising.
Experience
Past/Present clients Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Ritz-Carlton, Hummer, Ace Hardware, Coleman Spas, Aldo, Intel, Dell, Safeway, New Balance, IBM, Kodak, Bata International, Nortel Networks, Honey Baked Ham Co., Man Alive, Highsmith
B.S Chicago State University
M.S. Chicago State University
PhD (abd) Illinois Institute of Technology
We have the global license of the very well-known brand Pierre Cardin pour Maxim's in the following categories:
SOFAS
LOUNGE CHAIRS
DINING TABLE
COFFEE TABLES
ACCESSORIES
ACCENT FURNITURE
CARPETING
BEDS
CHILDREN’S FURNITURE
KITCHEN
MATTRESS
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
HOTEL LINES (EITHER STANDARD OR TAILOR-MADE)
TABLE WARE (PORCELAIN, CUTLERY, DRINKWARE)
GIFTS
LIGHTING
We re in the process to build an international network through possibly making distribution agreements with perspective businesses (furniture importers etc.). We have sent a large amount of e-mails worldwide and surprisingly the response so far is 0. Since the name is known and we are sure there are opportunities, there must be something wrong with this approach.
Could you help us?
Best regards,
Angela Kahn
Answer Angela,
Not surprising that you have not had any response to what most view as spam and not legitimate offers. In addition the Pierre Cardin brand did itself some serious damage a few years ago with some very poor license decisions. You should contact a company that would represent you in the US and get you in the door. You cannot build a network with email. You need to visit and make face to face contact with companies that can help you. Contact Joanne Sullivan, she is the best, jsullivan@surveyresource.com and can help you, but it will mean an investment on your part.
Good luck.
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