C-star - Shanghai's International Trade Fair for Solutions and Trends All about Retail is the most international influential retail industry event in China. Organized by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., C-star was successfully held for three editions since 2015. C-star features the newest developments and trends in the global retail industry as well as shows the newest retail design concepts and innovation products. C-star builds up an efficient platform for both domestic and overseas manufacturers, brand retailers as well as for industrial experts to communicate and get the latest retail information.



As the major influencer of China's retail industry, the fourth edition of C-star will feature "Shape the Future of Retail" as overall topic. C-star 2018 will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 26 to 28, 2019 containing six product categories to show the future retail ecosphere and to promote the industrial development.

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