Furniture players must prepare for exports


Meanwhile, Wang Ming Liang, founder and director of Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co Ltd, said: “For example, IKEA China, which launched its online sales platform in March, saw its online sales doubling that of its offline sales. This shows that online shopping is becoming more popular, especially among the younger generation." (Filepic Ikea Batu Kawan)

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian furniture industry players should prepare themselves for opportunities to export various types of furniture to the United States post-Covid-19.

Thomas Russell, senior editor of US online daily Furniture Today, said manufacturers and retailers in Malaysia should maintain a strong partnership with their respective US customers and keep a close eye on the latest developments and situations in the US.

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