The visit of around 3,000 Tupperware delegates from Indonesia has
impacted on our market this week. We were informed by one participant that the
trip to Melbourne was free for and this made it easier for delegates to find
money for shopping while they were here.
Traders reported that many delegates struck a hard bargain on
price but were big consumers on T-shirts and confectionary. Other
categories also received a boost with at least one higher end leather goods trader
having to organise extra staff at the last minute to handle demand. Many
traders reported a buzz around the market while the delegates were here and said they felt that helped with sales to their traditional customers.
Our photos might provide tips for other traders when the next
conference comes around. We particularly refer to signs targeting conference
delegates in their own language and monogrammed carry bags promoting individual
traders.