Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine May'17 | Page 26

BUYER BLOG THE LATEST NEWS HAVE YOUR SAY For the latest news on apparel and textile, make sure that you visit http://news.apparelresources.com Write to Apparel Resources, B-32, South Extension-1, New Delhi (110049), India or email: [email protected] Finding a niche in sourcing, the only way to survive for small buying houses O ut-of-the-box thoughts and the zeal to excel make Araf Tex Mode and Macrostyle the two enterprising companies in the cluster of several buying houses in Bangladesh. Their flexibility in accepting even small orders and also their thrust to explore new markets in future is the reason for their survival. Lutfor Rahman, CEO of Araf Tex Mode and Mohammad Atiqur Rahman, Director of Macrostyle in an exclusive interaction with the team of Apparel Online elucidate about their approach and also their plans to expand in future. In a short span of time, Araf Tex Mode has carved a niche for itself and has all the elements to be a big name in the years to come. Started in 2010, under the inspiring leadership of Rahman, Araf Tex Mode works with several importers/wholesalers – from countries such as Malaysia, Dubai, Middle East, Singapore and Philippines – are adept at getting small orders. “Our clientele includes Ernsting’s family, Golden Touch Imports Inc., Marco Polo, etc. and so we have buyers across Germany, Spain, France and other European countries,” averred Lutfor Rahman, joined by his business partner S.M. Raqibullah, Executive Director. Macrostyle, headed by Mohammad Atiqur Rahman, too works mainly Lutfor Rahman (R) – CEO and S.M. Raqibullah – Executive Director, Araf Tex Mode Mohammad Atiqur Rahman – Director, Macrostyle 26 Apparel Online Bangladesh | MAY 2017 | www.apparelresources.com Both, Araf Tex Mode and Macrostyle, have proved that large volumes are never the only criteria for a successful business to thrive. They believe that today small volumes also need to be entertained – an unconventional approach that makes them noticeably different.