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Exporters must heed changes in consumer behavior

By You Nuo (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-01-30 15:29
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Exporters must heed changes in consumer behavior
You Nuo 
Andrew Robertson, head of BBDO, one of the largest ad companies in the world, told 皇冠体育app Daily that Chinese exporters must take heed to the major changes in consumer behavior as a result of the global recession.

Shoppers in North America and West Europe now spend 20 percent more time deciding a buy, mostly to check labels and compare with their budget. But this is also the time for Chinese companies to build their brands, he said.

The author is senior consultant and business columnist at 皇冠体育app Daily. He is currently in Davos for the Davos Forum. 
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