PRESS RELEASE - China Beauty Expo

 PRESS RELEASE China Beauty Expo 2015 to welcome more International Professionals China Beauty Expo, 19-­‐21 May 2015, Shanghai New International Expo Center Shanghai, 13 February 2015 – China Beauty Expo (CBE), Asia’s largest beauty trade show, is set to take place in Shanghai from 19 – 21 May 2015, and will build on its success from the 19th edition last year. CBE 2014 welcomed more than 252,000 visitors from 80 countries and regions, as well as hosted 1,837 exhibiting companies. Commemorating its 20th anniversary, China Beauty Expo 2015 will once again be the gathering point for global industry professionals, covering 140,000 sqm of exhibition area. 2015 will welcome exhibitors from 27 countries, including new exhibitors from Australia, India, Israel, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK and USA. David Bondi’s (COO, Informa Exhibitions) vision of CBE “becoming more international and growing Shanghai as Asia’s main hub for beauty professionals”, is definitely realizing. CBE -­‐ Cosmetics China, Cosmetech Shanghai and Beauty Shanghai. A world-­‐class trade platform, CBE comprises of three main segments -­‐ Cosmetics China, Cosmetech Shanghai and Beauty Shanghai. Cosmetics China is a showcase of skin care, personal care, fragrances, color cosmetics, and beauty accessories sold through wholesale and retail channels from around the world. A must-­‐attend event for wholesalers, agents, department stores, supermarkets and cosmetic stores. More than 75% of China and international cosmetic manufacturers, OEM/ODM, well-­‐known domestic and foreign raw material and semi-­‐processed raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers, machinery and equipment manufacturers and distributors, cosmetic manufacturer technical directors, engineers, and other mechanical equipment buyers attend Cosmetech Shanghai. Beauty Shanghai focuses on beauty salon and spa products and equipment, as well as accessories, nail and hair products. INFORMA EXHIBITIONS – BAIWEN – BEYOND BEAUTY EVENTS Room 2201 & 2204, Hong Kong New World Tower No. 300 Huaihai Road (Middle) Shanghai 200021, PRC PRESS RELEASE Special Features at CBE 2015 Cosmetics Retail Summit, 18 May 2015 The 5th China Cosmetics Retail Summit will be held at the Shanghai International Convention Center on 18 May 2015. Over 800 cosmetics chain store owners, agents, management from supermarkets and department stores as well as the media, will gather to discuss the hot topics in China’s cosmetics industry, as well as seek solutions to retailers’ operations issues. The day will be close with the 5th VIP Buyers Gala Dinner, where the several awards will be awarded to deserving retailers topping the categories of “Top China Cosmetics Agents”, “Top China Cosmetics Chain Stores”, “Top China Cosmetics Department Stores” and “Top China Cosmetics Supermarkets”. Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Shanghai 2015 (BI&F), 19 May 2015 In order to meet the increasing needs of Asian cosmetics manufacturers for raw materials and ingredients, and to provide the latest market trends and leading technologies, CBE presents Beauty Ingredients & Formulation Shanghai 2015, along with the support from relevant industry authoritative academic organizations, research institutes and administrations. The BI&F will be held alongside Shanghai CBE 2015. With the existing strong base of CBE’s huge number of brand manufacturers and its strong influence in the industry, BI&F will provide the cosmetics ingredient suppliers with numerous client resources and trading opportunities. As an integrated part of the supply chain, BI&F will facilitate the cosmetics R&D progress, brand promotion, business development, exchange of the latest technology and market information, supplier sourcing. BI&F is set become an influential event in the raw materials and ingredients field -­‐ an effective business platform that offers a comprehensive range of products and services, source of professional and updated information, and the meeting place for business leaders and industry professionals, all under one roof. INFORMA EXHIBITIONS – BAIWEN – BEYOND BEAUTY EVENTS Room 2201 & 2204, Hong Kong New World Tower No. 300 Huaihai Road (Middle) Shanghai 200021, PRC PRESS RELEASE Mobile Commerce Section / Congress, 19-­‐21 May 2015 New for 2015 is the Mobile Commerce section, where over 20,000 sqm of exhibitors in the mobile commerce beauty business, will showcase their products, as well as share their expertise at the Congress. Mobile commerce is estimated to be reach US$700 in 2017 billion, with Asia representing almost half of the market①. Visitors will be able to learn more on how to capitalize on this expanding platform, in the world’s fastest growing market. In addition to the wide range of conferences, congresses and summits available at CBE, there will also be other exciting show features such as the Meiyi Awards 2015 and the Beauty Challenger Awards 2015. For the latest updates on CBE, please visit en.chinabeautyexpo.com. About Informa Informa plc is one of the world’s leading business intelligence, knowledge, and events businesses, with more than 8,000 employees in over 150 offices across 150 cities. Informa is structured around four Operating Divisions: Academic Publishing, Business Intelligence, Knowledge & Networking and Global Exhibitions to which Informa Beauty is affiliated. With the creation of the INFORMA BEAUTY cluster, Informa has reinforced its strong presence and leading position in the global Beauty events market, creating a powerful network of Beauty events globally. The Informa Beauty portfolio includes China Beauty Expo, Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty Paris, Spameeting and Cosmeeting Business Meetings and Beyond Beauty Asean. Informa Beauty’s events span the full spectrum of the Beauty sector, including Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Ingredients, Full Service, Nutricosmetics, Fragrances (both ingredients and finished products), Wellness & Spa, Hairstyling and Healthcare, catering to the mass market and the luxury sector. Press enquiries contact: Mabel Ong Group Marketing Director, Asia Mabel.ong@informa.com +86 21 2326 3668 ______________________________________________________________ INFORMA EXHIBITIONS – BAIWEN – BEYOND BEAUTY EVENTS Room 2201 & 2204, Hong Kong New World Tower No. 300 Huaihai Road (Middle) Shanghai 200021, PRC PRESS RELEASE ① https://www.techinasia.com/digi-­‐capital-­‐reports-­‐asia-­‐as-­‐dominant-­‐player-­‐mcommerce-­‐industry-­‐insights/ INFORMA EXHIBITIONS – BAIWEN – BEYOND BEAUTY EVENTS Room 2201 & 2204, Hong Kong New World Tower No. 300 Huaihai Road (Middle) Shanghai 200021, PRC