This May Day, I’m reflecting on the value of meaningful work—work that respects people, craftsmanship, and balance. Proud of teams who care about how we work, not just what we deliver. #MayDay2026 #WorkersDay #Connor Contact Connor for your sourcing needs.
William E. Connor & Associates Ltd.
Manufacturing
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon 30,969 followers
Global consumer merchandise sourcing service leader
About us
Connor is a merchandise sourcing service with over 72 years of experience serving more than 60 USA, UK, North and South American, European, Asian, South African and Australian international brands, retailers, department stores, specialty retailers, e-commerce and catalog companies. Headquartered in Hong Kong our wholly owned office network comprises 35 offices in 20 countries employing nearly 1,400 professional associates worldwide. We source all furniture, home fashion, apparel, jewelry, fashion accessories, gift, and decorative accessories merchandise on behalf of our many clients. Our services include global sourcing o made to order consumer merchandise, identifying markets and vendors for required product; providing product development assistance; sampling; order placement; on-site production tracking, quality assurance, social accountability, and human rights due diligence etc. We do not operate as a manufacturer or trading company brokering or selling merchandise to our clients. Rather, we focus strictly on representing our client’s global procurement requirements. We represent only the interests of, and only receive compensation from, our clients. We are also the only sourcing company in the industry recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, a 10 time honoree. As compensation for our services, we charge a commission of the FOB value of the merchandise shipped, subject to certain agreed minimums. Other special business trading models can also be provided through our affiliated company Spectra Private Brands in Hong Kong and in New York. Our client relationships are generally exclusive, long term sourcing partnerships, many dating back more than a decade. More information on Connor can be found at www.weconnor.com
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External link for William E. Connor & Associates Ltd.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1949
- Specialties
- Sourcing, Design, Product Development, Home Fashion, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Home Textiles, Apparel, Fashion Accessories, Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Sustainability and Traceability, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Social Compliance, and Supply Chain Security
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Every textile begins with a choice—natural, regenerated, or synthetic—and each carries its own story, impact, and responsibility. Understanding where fibers come from is the first step toward more intentional material design. Threads are never just threads. #threads Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, tabletop and giftware.
Where do fabric fibers come from? 🌱🐑🛢️ Cotton → soft fluffy bolls from cotton plants Silk → delicate filaments from silkworm cocoons Viscose → regenerated wood pulp Polyester & Nylon → synthesized from petrochemicals Nature or science—every thread tells a story. ✨ #TextileSources #FabricFacts #SustainableFashion
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What looks complicated at first often has a remarkably simple solution. Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, tabletop and giftware.
Sometimes problems that seem complicated turn out to have very simple #solutions. Thanks for the exchange, Olawale Kolawole Сlick "Follow" for more latest insights on #AR & #Innovation: Andrey Tymoshenko #LiveAnimations #experience #education #entertainment #kids #fun #science
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Amazing to see this level of precision applied to something as seemingly simple as ice. It’s a reminder that luxury lives in the details—process, patience, and respect for the final experience. Craft at its coolest. 🧊✨ Contact Connor for your sourcing needs
Here's how luxury ice is made for Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/e6p_rerg
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Transforming organic waste into clean fuels reframes pollution as a design and infrastructure challenge, not just an environmental one. This kind of circular thinking—where inputs, processes, and long‑term impact are considered together—is exactly what a low‑carbon future requires. Real progress happens when innovation scales responsibly. Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, tabletop and giftware.
Farms and cities produce millions of tonnes of organic #waste every year, in the form of food waste, old cooking oils and agricultural refuse. But what if this potential pollution could be converted into clean fuels to power cars, planes and ships? Here, repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz talks us through the innovative facilities using hundreds of thousands of tonnes of unwanted waste to power a #low-carbon future. A new World Economic Forum report, Fuelling the Future: How Business, Finance and Policy can Accelerate the Clean Fuels Market, highlights the critical role clean #fuels will play in the future energy system: https://ow.ly/RZVP50YAvj3
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Absolutely agree. True quality is determined long before a needle touches fabric. Precision at the cutting stage sets the foundation for fit, drape, and longevity — everything that follows depends on it. Craftsmanship starts where intention meets material. Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, tabletop and giftware.
✨ True garment quality is established at the cutting stage before sewing ever begins. The cutting table is where craftsmanship first becomes measurable. Precision cutting is not simply about separating fabric into parts — it is the disciplined process of translating a pattern into fabric while protecting balance, drape, and fit. When cutting is accurate, every piece is better prepared to perform exactly as intended in the next stage of production. Each grainline must remain correct, every notch must stay consistent, and every curve must be executed with control and precision. Whether working with lightweight chiffon, structured twill, or stretch-blend fabrics, professional cutting requires careful handling of tension, movement, and layer stability to reduce distortion and preserve fabric integrity. When the cut is right, the rest of the workflow becomes stronger. Sewing becomes cleaner, assembly becomes more efficient, and the final garment is far more likely to maintain its intended form through wear, handling, and repeated use. 🌟 In apparel manufacturing, excellence is never created by stitching alone. It begins where precision first shapes the fabric. #fabric #fashiondesigner #silk #style #designer #sustainablefashion #couture #wholesale #cotton #innovation #fashionstyle #creativity #fashion #luxury #interiordesign #homedecor #handmade #textile #denim #glamorous Guangzhou Soleil international Textile Co.,Ttd
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Watching the brush take shape highlights how design, materials, and responsibility intersect. This level of process visibility builds trust far more than any trend headline. Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, tabletop and giftware.
🔮 The Future of Beauty: 2026 Industry Trends Report The beauty industry is evolving fast. Here's what we're seeing: 📈 TREND #1: Sustainability Is Non-Negotiable • 73% of consumers willing to pay more for eco-friendly products • Bamboo, recycled materials, biodegradable packaging • Carbon-neutral shipping becoming standard 📈 TREND #2: Clean Beauty Continues to Grow • Vegan & cruelty-free = baseline expectation • Transparent ingredient sourcing • No harmful chemicals (parabens, sulfates, etc.) 📈 TREND #3: Personalization & Customization • Bespoke brush sets • Custom engraving and packaging • Made-to-order production runs 📈 TREND #4: Direct-to-Consumer Dominance • Social commerce (TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping) • Influencer-owned brands • Community-driven product development 📈 TREND #5: Technology Integration • AR try-on for brush sets • QR codes linking to tutorials • Smart packaging with usage tracking 💡 Our prediction: Brands that adapt to these trends will thrive. Those that don't will struggle. Which trend are you most excited about? Let's discuss! 💬 #beautyindustry #trends2026 #sustainability #cleanbeauty #innovation #ecommerce #dtc #beautytech #marketresearch #businessstrategy
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🌸 Wishing You a Joyful Easter! 🐣 Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings — a perfect reminder that growth often comes after the quiet seasons. Whether you’re spending the day with loved ones, enjoying a well-deserved break, or reflecting on new goals, may this season bring you peace, joy, and inspiration. Here’s to embracing opportunities, nurturing connections, and moving forward with optimism. Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! 🌼 #easter #weconnor #globalsourcingthefuture
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Almost unbelievable this comes from waste. Proof that sustainability and great design can (and should) go hand in hand. Contact Connor for your sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including, furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, table top and giftware.
30 to 50% of leather becomes waste during production. This stool is made from RELEA by Nabore GmbH, crafted from leather offcuts and production waste. Pressed, folded, and shaped into a self-supporting structure, showcasing the material’s inherent qualities. In processing, it is similar to molded plywood,but with sharp bending possibilities and flexible zones that enable forms not typically achievable with wood. NABORE was awarded the German Sustainability Award 2025. Project: LECREASE Material: RELEA by Nabore GmbH Support: Thomas Beck Design: Friedrich Gerlach
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Feeling inspired by Mexico’s ‘cocineras solas’ — Indigenous women in Oaxaca who are turning sunlight into power with solar stoves! ☀️ Cooking with clean, renewable energy 🌿 Cutting emissions and protecting forests 💰 Saving money while boosting community resilience More than 500 women are already part of this growing solar movement — a shining example of how grassroots innovation can drive climate action and uplift communities at the same time. Contact Connor for you sourcing needs across all classifications of apparel and home products, including, furniture, luggage, toys, footwear, home textiles, decorative accessories, stationery, table top and giftware.
Meet Mexico’s ‘cocineras solas’ or solar cooks. These Indigenous women from Oaxaca state have swapped their traditional wood or gas-fired ovens with clean, sunshine-powered solar stoves - with enormous benefits. #Solar stoves produce no indoor air pollution, a global scourge that causes 3.2 million deaths every year. They also save households money on fuel costs, cut CO2 emissions, and curb deforestation. Today, there are 500 cocineras solas in #Oaxaca - and their numbers are growing. As the world moves towards net zero, it is vital to ensure decarbonization benefits everyone. The World Economic Forum’s Equitable Transition Initiative works to mobilize businesses and governments to make sure the green transition lifts up all communities. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/bVA150YxZ3S