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A marketplace is the space, actual or metaphorical, in which a market operates. The term is also used in a trademark law context to denote the actual consumer environment, ie. the 'real world' in which products and services are provided and consumed.
Marketplaces and street markets
A marketplace is a location where goods and services are exchanged. The traditional market square is a city square where traders set up stalls and buyers browse the merchandise. This kind of market is very old, and countless such markets are still in operation around the whole world.
- In the USA such markets fell out of favor, but renewed interest in local food has cause the reinvention of this type of market, called farmers' markets, in many towns and cities.
- In continental Europe, especially in France, street markets, as well as "marketplaces" (covered places where merchants have stalls, but not entire stores) are commonplace. Both resellers and producers sell their wares to the public.
- Markets are often temporary, with stalls only present for one or two days a week ("market days"), however some (such as Camden Market in London, UK) are open every day of the week. Such markets are normally specialist—the various stalls of Camden Market, along with the shops associated with it, sell a variety of alternative lifestyle products ranging from clothes and jewellery to CDs, instruments and furniture. An example of a large market is Chatuchak weekend market in Bangkok.
- Some large markets have become permanent institutions comparable to shopping malls. One example is the huge Seventh-Kilometer Market near Odessa, Ukraine.
The Roman term for market, still in use in a related sense, is forum. The modern shopping mall can be seen as an extension of this concept.
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Co. - Multi-line showroom in New York City specializing in size 7-14 separates, denim, vintage looks, t-shirts/tops, special occasion wear and gowns for young girls. Includes product catalogs, a trade show schedule and a list of major retailers.
Comercio Internacional, Lda - Portugal. Distribution agents for men's and women's leather shoes, handbags, belts and jackets. Includes details of services. [Portuguese/English].
Manufacturing - The Netherlands. Specializing in pattern development, size grading, market research and design, packaging and product tracking.[English and Dutch]
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A Associates - India. Buying and sourcing agency for pashmina shawls, wool scarves, cashmere throws, blankets, and woolen fabrics. [English, French, and Italian]
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Adini - Wholesales and distributes women's fashions and accessories to stores and boutiques in the UK and Europe. Includes a brief company profile, a catalog and directions to the showroom in Middlesex.
Meta Description: [ Adini is a womenswear clothes (ladieswear) and fashion accessories wholesaler and supplier, with customers ranging from small boutiques and shops, to large department stores, throughout the UK, Europe and rest of the World. ]
Agentextile - Turkey. Sourcing agent for apparel production, fabrics, and accessories. Includes service information and a contact form. [French and English]
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Ampel - India. Offers sourcing and product development, market research, product management and tracking services for finished leathers, shoes, belts and leather products.
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ASA Company - China. Imports and exports apparel, and provides global sourcing and distribution services. Includes a company profile, a service network and a partial list of current customers. [English and Chinese]
Asia Sourcing Inc. - China. Providing sourcing, consulting and quality assurance services to garment, under-garment and fabric manufacturers.
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Clothesource - UK. Offers resources on apparel trading, apparel manufacturers, price competitiveness, product strengths and sourcing training. Includes details of services, team profiles, a list of clients and an inquiry form.
Meta Description: [ CLOTHESOURCE provides the worlds apparel buying community with the information needed to plan strategies and find the right partners. ]
CSI Limited - China. British owned and operated buying agent and product supplier with direct access to manufacturers of apparel, garments, backpacks, day packs and luggage. Provides sourcing, product design, quality control and shipping. Includes product photos.
Deemart Merchandising Pvt. Ltd. - India. Sourcing agent offering production planning and quality control to apparel, home textile and fashion manufacturers. Includes a company profile and a products gallery.
East End Apparels - India. Servicing apparel retailers and importers of USA, Europe, South Africa and Australia, and offering services in sampling/product development, sourcing and quality control. Includes executive profiles, a list of clients and a products gallery.
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Elite International - India. Buying agents of sweaters, knitwears, woven garments, leather garments, embroidered and printed garments. Includes a company profile, product details, a list of clients and an inquiry form.
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Eurowear - Denmark. Buying agent with manufacturer relationships in China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. Access to products such as sports clothing, shirts, ties, knitwear, polo's, and T-shirts.
Fashion Apparel Sourcing Services - India. Established buying house offering sourcing, sampling, merchandising, inspection, laboratory testing and documentation services.
Meta Description: [ ., Leading manufacturer and exporter of Indian garments from Tripur, Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu , South India. ]
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JC Fame Limited - China. Sourcing agent for garments and accessories. [English and Chinese]
Meta Description: [ A Trading Company to seeking high quality of knit & woven garments, personal ornaments, accessories for the customer of retailers, importers & department stores. ]
Krites - New South Wales. Public relations, distribution, marketing and brand management company specializing in fashion and fashion-related brands. Includes a list of brands.
L Fashion - Belgium and Lithuania. International company specializing in the representation of large European ready-to-wear suppliers. Showcases collections.
Meta Description: [ International company specialised in the representation of large European ready-to-wear suppliers who join excellent quality with competitive pricing. ]
LA Fashion Market - USA. Provides portal for wholesale sellers and buyers in clothing and accessories. Offers linesheets and webpage design.
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LandStore - The Netherlands. Working with South African manufacturers and designers to market and import men's and women's clothing and accessories to Europe. Includes a brief profile, collections and news.
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Monex Trading - Philippines. Assists buyers with factory selection, development of products and samples, quality control, delivery deadlines and documention of products. Includes production samples.
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Murat Ticaret - Turkey. Offering chain management service from product development to delivery and specializing in textiles, home accessories, and knitted and woven clothing. Includes a photo gallery.
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Namalika Group - Pakistan/USA. Provides sourcing, merchandising, quality assurance, market intelligence, legislative compliance and logistic support services. Product specialization includes basic and fashion knits, home decor, leather wear, outer wear and uniforms.
Olio International - India. Offers product development and design, sourcing, merchandising follow-up, factory evaluations, quality control, social compliance auditing and shipping coordination. Includes a company profile, details of services and products and an inquiry form.
Pena Textile @ Turkey - Istanbul-based company acting as a buying agent for hosiery/socks and lingerie/underwear and a representative to some European textile companies. Includes details of sourcing services.
PROMES - Turkey. Textile agency performs activities in any operation of sourcing, elaboration of collections, follow-up of production and quality control of woven and knitted garments. [English and French]
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Rifman Textile Sourcing Agency - Pakistan. Buying agent offers sourcing, price negotiation, production monitoring, inspection, and delivery coordination of apparel, fabrics, and home textiles. Includes company and services information and a contact form.
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