Yearly Archives: 2011
Optimism Returns with Cold Weather in Northeast China
by Herman Jansen Since our most recent market update, the weather in most of China has been cold which has helped retail and as a result, the opening sales of ranch mink have been very strong. This will obviously help…
NAFA’s Northern Lights
The Northern Lights collection is a new and fresh take on fur. Designed for the fashion conscious consumer, the chic and trendy styles are attracting young generations worldwide.
1,000 Students Vie for NAFA Cup
NAFA is once again a proud sponsor of the China National Design Competition that is held each year in co-operation with China National Native Produce and Animal By-Products Imp. & Exp. Corp.. This exciting event has come to be known…
Black NAFA Campaign Receives Outstanding Media Coverage
Media is a powerful tool in any country. Whether print, traditional radio and television programming or new electronic device applications, reaching the retail consumer through media is a must for success. The marketing campaign at NAFA for 2011 had a…
Seventh Annual Winnipeg Open House a Success
NAFA’s Winnipeg location became a beehive of activity the weekend of December 10th as approximately 200 trappers and their families gathered for NAFA’s seventh annual open house. Trappers came in from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Minnesota and North Dakota for the…
Studio NAFA Outreach Program Finds Success In Kastoria
The first Studio NAFA Outreach workshop to be held in Greece debuted in Kastoria on December 6th.
Warm Autumn Brings Slow Start to Fur Retail
By Herman Jansen Russia and China experienced a warmer than usual October/November which resulted in slower than expected fur sales. As we approach the start of winter, it would appear that more seasonable temperatures are returning, but it is important…
NAFA Market Bulletin
NAFA is proud and excited to be offering in excess of six million mink in the 2012 auction season – approximately 3.3 million in February and 2.8 million in May 2012. This record mink offering represents a near 20 percent…
NAFA Furs Dazzle At Korean Design Competition
The Joong Ang Design Contest, Korea’s most prestigious student design competition, was staged on November 23rd, 2011, at the trendy Patio Nine complex in Seoul. Over 250 guests, including renowned fashion designers, journalists and students, gathered to celebrate the finals…
NAFA Workshop Draws Accolades from Fur Trade in Ukraine
More than 90 people – manufacturers, retailers, mink producers, designers and dealers converged in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine this week to learn more about NAFA and the comprehensive collection of ranched mink, fox and wild furs offered under the NAFA brand. Participants…