“Expo Bazaar is dedicated to fostering a direct connection between buyers and small producers in the remote clusters of India. Our Just in Time (JIT) business model has streamlined our entire supply chain management,” said Rakesh Kumar, chairman, Expo Bazaar.
The platform spans across almost 15 categories such as kitchen and dining, furniture, and home decor, having above 500 Indian brands and around 7,000 products.
“With our fully equipped, in-house tech platform for order management, inventory control, and real-time shipment tracking, we empower independent US buyers,” Kumar said, adding that it aims to have ready inventory in the US warehouse enabling buyers to make more frequent purchases with reduced risks.
Expo Bazaar, a subsidiary of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), already has a showroom in Atlanta in the US besides Europe.
The approach of establishing a warehouse in the US provides a convenient solution for small boutique stores and independent retailers and procure high-quality Indian products in smaller quantities, according to a release issued by the platform.India’s handicrafts exports during 2022-23 were $3.72 billion with the US being the largest export destination with $1.37 billion.As per the release, one more showroom in the US- Expo Bazaar’s showroom at Chicago Market- is planned to be launched on January 24, 2024.
