UBM India Launches 7th Edition of CBME India
by Shrutee K/DNS
Mumbai, 10th April 2019: UBM India
launched the 7th edition of the uniquely positioned Children, Baby
Maternity Expo India (CBME India) at the Bombay
Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The largest children, baby and
maternity product business expo in India, the CBME India offers
unrivalled business opportunities for local and global manufacturers, and
sellers of baby products to connect, network and conduct business.
The inaugural ceremony of CBME India 2019 took
place in the presence of special invitees –Ms. Rekha Chaudhari, Global Wellness
Ambassador of India and Managing Director, One Line Wellness Pvt. Ltd.; Mr.
Rajesh Vora, Managing Director, Chicco; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director,
UBM India Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Group Director UBM India Pvt.
Ltd. amidst an industry gathering.
The show brought together more than 450
major global and Indian brands, to showcase innovative and an exhaustive
spectrum of baby care products, toys, baby food, organic clothing,
nutraceuticals, ergonomic furniture, licensing brands, stationery, gifts,
infant safety technology, brain development tools among a rich array of other
quality, technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing international
products. Professionals visiting the expo catered to baby, child wear, children
shoe stores, maternity wear shops; toy shops, supermarkets, hypermarkets,
department stores, pre-schools, nursing homes, individual buyers, service
companies, designers, associations and Consulates.
The three-day expo is witnessing
an enthusiastic participation from over 130 national and international
exhibitors from 10 exhibiting countries such as China, Korea, Hong Kong,
Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Russia and Taiwan to name a
few. Most significantly, the event is well supported by key associations such
as All India Association of Industries (AIAI); Indian Imports Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (IICCI); Franchising Association of India and Licensing
Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA). CBME India will witness
a Korea Pavilion by Korea Federation of Clothing Merchant Federation
& a Hong Kong Children Babies Maternity Industries Association (HKCBMIA)
Pavilion.
Some of the key exhibitors inlcude Artsana
India Pvt Ltd – Chicco, Nobel Hygiene Pvt Ltd, Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd.
– Merries, PUR Thailand, Tiny Twig Apparel Pty Ltd., Softsens Consumer
Products Private Limited, NOVATEX GmbH, First Care India Private Limited –
BuddsBuddy, Azafran Innovacion Ltd., American Hygienics Corporation, Mother and
Babycare Inc. – Little Angel, Indify Ventures - OK Baby & BEABA, Maiden
Distributors amongst others, who are showcase trending and innovative products
catering to this niche industry.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th
edition of CBME India, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The childcare and maternity products market once considered
as very niche is set for a big boom. With an increase in disposable income of
parents, a change in their consumer habits, increased media exposure, awareness
amongst women, online shopping and a renewed focus on child safety and
well-being, this high potential industry which has a projected growth rate of
over 17% (CAGR) till 2020 is now ready for a major growth spurt that will
transform it into a thriving industry. We see the industry making a shift
towards a more organised market from a then fragmented one. With structure come
innovation and technology that has helped widen the market further.”
“Unique initiatives like CBME India play a very
important part to provide information and education as well as the inspiration
to raise the bar for the children and maternity market. While the baby care and
children products are evolving, an even greater potential exists for the
maternity products segment that needs to be unravelled.” he added. In its quest to deliver unique and
innovative value propositions to exhibitors and visitors alike, this year, CBME
India 2019 comprised a number of salient features including
power – packed knowledge sessions, seminars, discussion of new trends and
various international pavilions to surge into the rapidly expanding and diverse
retail sector in India.
Day 1 saw presentations and seminars by WGNS, the Trend Partner
for CBME India 2019 that discussed Kids Fashion trends, Toy trends and Retail
concept. Sessions by industry speakers included topics such as - ‘Fast
Fashion impact on the kids wear market’ and ‘How Brands are
adopting Closed Loop Recycling to incorporate sustainability’.
Day 2 will see a seminar on Licensing of Kids Brands –
Trends and Thoughts Triggers for Future Growth and will host a Panel
Discussion followed by a Fashion show - Cool Kids Fashion India
in association with UDAAN that will highlight premium kids fashion accessories
and clothing (age 0-14 years) from both well-known & emerging designers,
brands and manufacturers. The topic of discussion for the Panel will be –
‘Changing Consumer Behaviour – Trends and Opportunities’. The event will
also witness the announcement of one of a kind initiative by UBM India – ‘IMP
CBM Brands’ a bi-annual program, which will be a nationwide quest for
India’s most preferred brands in the children, baby and maternity products
industry, and conferring on them, the exclusive privilege to license the
prestigious ÍMP logo for all their marketing engagements, such as online
campaigns, hoardings, merchandising, press announcements, product packaging and
advertising.
The expo also features a special Licensing Pavilion by LIMA that
aims to foster the growth and expansion of licensing around the world, raise
the level of professionalism for licensing practitioners, and create greater
awareness of the benefits of licensing to the Indian business community. The
pavilion will showcase various licensing opportunities and have licensing
experts to answer queries related to global brand licensing.
About CBME India: CBME India will be organized by UBM which in June 2018 combined
with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the
largest B2B Events organiser in the world. Please visit ( www.cbmeindia.com ) for more information on CBME India and https://www.ubm.com/global-reach/ubm-asia
About UBM Asia: UBM Asia recently became part of Informa PLC, a leading B2B
information services group and the largest B2B Events organiser in the world.
Please visit https://www.ubm.com/global-reach/ubmasia
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