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Archive Autumn 2007
Buyers' Statements
12/03/2007
Buyers’ Statements
Bodo Marke, Owner of Schuh-Marke, Hauenstein, Germany
We have been coming to GDS for 35 years now and wouldn’t miss it for the world. We run 17 specialised stores and most of our suppliers’ reps come to our stores. This is why we primarily use GDS to gather information and supplement the orders already on our books. I very much like the new segmentation of the halls and the unambiguous signposting. I hope this positive trend is set to go on.
Irina Zaytseva, Store Manager of Fashion Shops, St. Petersburg, Russia
Visiting GDS for the first time we are intrigued with, and surprised by, the clear and very international array of ranges, the coherent and well arranged segments as well as the good service at the fair. There is a very pleasant exhibition “infrastructure” for trade visitors which we have now been able to get to know and use for the first time. We have found new lines and providers for our chain store and will definitely use GDS as a permanent order option.
Stefanie Hiller, Owner, Bekleidungskultur, Prüm, Germany
The new hall layout of GDS, Hall 9 with its premium ranges and the “white cubes” area are particularly to my liking. The halls are coherently segmented to ease orientation.
Marijon Schipper, Owner, Schipper Schoenmode, Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands
I come to GDS because it provides me with a comprehensive overview of the international ranges. I mainly use the trade fair for placing pre-season orders. Manufacturers also exhibit many styles at GDS I can’t order at our Orders Centre in the Netherlands.
Juan José Rubio Amarilla, Central Shoe Purchasing Department, El Corte Inglés, Madrid, Spain
By launching the premium area “white cubes” GDS trade fair management has charted the right course. The ranges are second to none, Hall 9 boasts a very coherent layout. And the working atmosphere is extremely pleasant.
Hanns-Martin Diermann, Buyer, Schuh-Neumann, Hanover, Germany
The industry as a whole is now clearly in a more positive mood than in the previous year. Hall layout and the international ranges on show at GDS are good. I find Hall 9 with its “white cubes” prime area a special asset.
Koichiro Hayashi, Group Leader, Import Division, Hayashigo Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan
We like coming to GDS because we find the whole universe of global ranges here.
Yvette Berzel, General Manager, Mortimer B, Eppelheim, Germany
Although we have not noticed any major fluctuations in the luxury segment, it strikes me that the prevailing mood in the industry has noticeably improved. I use GDS first and foremost to gather comprehensive commercial information and to place pre-season orders. My main interest is Hall 9 and the premium segment “white cubes”. This concept should definitely be continued.
Bodo Marke, Owner of Schuh-Marke, Hauenstein, Germany
We have been coming to GDS for 35 years now and wouldn’t miss it for the world. We run 17 specialised stores and most of our suppliers’ reps come to our stores. This is why we primarily use GDS to gather information and supplement the orders already on our books. I very much like the new segmentation of the halls and the unambiguous signposting. I hope this positive trend is set to go on.
Irina Zaytseva, Store Manager of Fashion Shops, St. Petersburg, Russia
Visiting GDS for the first time we are intrigued with, and surprised by, the clear and very international array of ranges, the coherent and well arranged segments as well as the good service at the fair. There is a very pleasant exhibition “infrastructure” for trade visitors which we have now been able to get to know and use for the first time. We have found new lines and providers for our chain store and will definitely use GDS as a permanent order option.
Stefanie Hiller, Owner, Bekleidungskultur, Prüm, Germany
The new hall layout of GDS, Hall 9 with its premium ranges and the “white cubes” area are particularly to my liking. The halls are coherently segmented to ease orientation.
Marijon Schipper, Owner, Schipper Schoenmode, Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands
I come to GDS because it provides me with a comprehensive overview of the international ranges. I mainly use the trade fair for placing pre-season orders. Manufacturers also exhibit many styles at GDS I can’t order at our Orders Centre in the Netherlands.
Juan José Rubio Amarilla, Central Shoe Purchasing Department, El Corte Inglés, Madrid, Spain
By launching the premium area “white cubes” GDS trade fair management has charted the right course. The ranges are second to none, Hall 9 boasts a very coherent layout. And the working atmosphere is extremely pleasant.
Hanns-Martin Diermann, Buyer, Schuh-Neumann, Hanover, Germany
The industry as a whole is now clearly in a more positive mood than in the previous year. Hall layout and the international ranges on show at GDS are good. I find Hall 9 with its “white cubes” prime area a special asset.
Koichiro Hayashi, Group Leader, Import Division, Hayashigo Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan
We like coming to GDS because we find the whole universe of global ranges here.
Yvette Berzel, General Manager, Mortimer B, Eppelheim, Germany
Although we have not noticed any major fluctuations in the luxury segment, it strikes me that the prevailing mood in the industry has noticeably improved. I use GDS first and foremost to gather comprehensive commercial information and to place pre-season orders. My main interest is Hall 9 and the premium segment “white cubes”. This concept should definitely be continued.
Messe Düsseldorf