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Global Retail Intelligence – February

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: February 28 – Amazon Japan Asks Suppliers to Share Shipping Costs Amazon Japan has set a flat rate for food suppliers of 2% and 1-5% for other suppliers. These “cooperation payments” are said to help defray the cost of sales system upgrades as well as other expenses. From Nikki Asian Review February 27 –…

2018 Currency Outlook

In their 2018 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections regarding 2017’s economic events and 2018’s outlook: In Brief The Federal Reserve increased interest rates three times, however USD fell 10% The Euro surged 15% in spate of political unrest in Europe…

Global Retail Intelligence – January

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: January 31 – Walmart May Buy a Stake in India's Answer to Amazon Walmart is negotiating to acquire a 15% to 20% stake in India’s leading homegrown e-commerce firm Flipkart. A deal would give both companies a greater advantage in competing with Amazon in India, according to the sources. From Fortune January…

IHA Members Explore the Southeast Asia Home and Housewares Markets

In November, five IHA members interested in learning more about the home and housewares markets in Indonesia and the Philippines participated in the Southeast Asia Trade Mission in Jakarta and Manila. During the Trade Mission, suppliers with products in categories spanning kitchenware, kitchen tools and gadgets, home organization, storage, laundry care, bar ware, glassware,…

November Currency Outlook

In their November 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The Euro hit its lowest level since July 2017 as a result of European Central Bank retaining easing measures US GDP grew at 3% pace for Q3, outperforming the 2.6% estimate The GBP…

Global Retail Intelligence – December

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: December 28 – New Shopping Mall Developments Planned for 2018 in Mexico Mexican developers are completing at least five large scale shopping mall projects set to open in 2018. The major new retail and entertainment complexes are under construction in cities including Puebla, Mérida and Mexico City via…

Export 101: Understanding the International Business Plan

Having a plan is important in all areas of business, but it may be even more important when selling products on an international basis. Conducting international business is complex, and you need to properly plan in order to maximize global success. Creating a plan for each of the following eight topics is essential for success overseas, and the combination of these plans…

Global Retail Intelligence – November

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: November 30 – Miniso Plans to Ramp Up Expansion in Mexico Japanese-Chinese low-cost retailer, Miniso, announced an agreement with Mexican investment consortium Fibra Uno (FUNO) to accelerate the store chain’s expansion in the Mexican market. Miniso, which offers kitchenware and other products for the home,…

October Currency Outlook

In their October 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief Populism and separatism threatens political landscape in Europe Merkel confirmed for fourth term in German election Fed’s confidence, improved indicators and Euro-zone politics…